The English portion of the ACT requires a student to choose the best wording in a variety of sample passages. Both grammar and writing skills come into play with this section. My expertise in language as a PhD in Literature allows me to guide my students in correct word usage and paragraph organization....See Beth's full profile

As an adult, I studied Italian for seven years and also met weekly with a native speaker. I enrolled in a language and cooking class in Bologna, and return to Italy often. While studying in France, I often visited relatives in Germany, many of whom spoke no English. This motivated me to master the...See Linda's full profile

While my teaching credential is for grades 6-12, I regularly tutor elementary school students to help with homework, particularly reading and math. My Master's degree is in Language Arts and Reading, so my coursework was with primarily elementary school teachers learning how to teach kids to read and write. I...See Erin's full profile

. :) Some more about me: I am originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. My mother language is Spanish and I have studied 4 other languages in the course of my life. I speak a basic level of French, Italian, German and I am now learning through Wyzant my 5th language: Russian. I have a Master of...See Valeria's full profile

-7 years Spanish teaching experience -Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish from Salem State University -Bachelor of Arts from Xavier University in Spanish and Education -Variety of abroad experiences -As someone who learned Spanish as my second language as well as a teacher to a variety of skill levels, I...See Kathryn's full profile

My teaching is focused on providing my students with all the tools and information necessary to achieve their goals. My classes are tailored to my students' needs and interests. I love to travel and learn languages such as Italian, French, German, and Arabic. I look forward to working with you on your...See Sandra's full profile

Before joining Wyzant's platform, I was a homework helper for grade schoolers, an assistant in an ESL class for adults, and a participant in a weekly club where I helped my friends learn Spanish. Anybody can become fluent and confident in a new language. Whatever your reasons are for learning Spanish, the...See Katherine's full profile

TEFL certified to teach English as a second or foreign language.See Audrey's full profile

., and Ph.D. in Spanish with thirty years of teaching experience at the college level. I have tutored and taught Spanish language as well as the cultures and histories of Spain and Spanish America. I am able to tutor students just starting out in the language as well as those studying advanced topics in...See Kristee's full profile

For the last several years I have tutored, edited, and proofread for students at the college and graduate levels, in a variety of subjects. I'm especially skilled at working with students for whom English is a second language.See Fran's full profile

I am an experienced writer and editor who has tutored over 10 students with College Application Essays.See Emily's full profile

...English. I finished my Master's in Writing, Rhetoric & Discourse at DePaul, focusing on digital writing, the teaching of writing, and English as a second language. I have graduate experience in literature as well and have helped students in A.P. English classes. If scoring higher on the ACT or SAT is one of your child's...See Carey's full profile

I am a PhD with extensive professional and teaching experience across many areas: 1) tutoring high school/middle school students in English/writing, Government, language, and other subjects; 2) community college/undergraduate in critical thinking/writing, General Education courses,...See Jon's full profile

I have been tutoring Japanese for 5 years, received a 5 on the AP Japanese test, and possess a seal of biliteracy from my state. My main focus when it comes to tutoring Japanese is making sure you enjoy what you are learning and help you understand the language easier to make you fluent in no time. I adjust my...See Haruma's full profile

Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore feel very...See Nicole's full profile

I've studied the language for over five years by now --independently, at the university, and in day-to-day practice. I recently completed an Arabic certificate from the University of Chicago Graham School in the Winter 2014. I first began studying the Arabic language at the university from in the...See Ilya's full profile

I come from a Mexican American background and speak Spanish fluently as a second language. I speak it daily with family members and colleagues, and can help you learn the nuances of the language via reading, writing, listening, verbal exercises, understanding the vocal production of Spanish-specific...See Mathew's full profile

I also love coaching students on which readers for beginners that they should incorporate into their Spanish study- so often it is hard for learners to find materials that are comprehensible to them. While I love teaching people who actually want to attain proficiency in a language, I realize that life is busy,...See Gregory's full profile

I have always loved the beauty, power, and precision of the English language. Proper English can elevate your coursework in almost any subject, and can elevate your professional standing. I have worked with native English speakers and non-native speakers to improve their reading comprehension, writing skills, and...See Valerie's full profile

I can help you with any high school Spanish course, as well as prepping for the AP Spanish Language exam. The course I took freshman year of college was focused on Spanish literature and poetry, so I am more than happy to help you dissect and understand the language from a literature perspective as well!...See Abbey's full profile

I have been a substitute teacher for many years and have had numerous positions in bilingual and dual languages classes. In addition, my former business employed many non-English speaking men and women. I am a stickler for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and I feel that I have had sufficient...See Gail's full profile

My book, An Immigrant Class, documents the lives of recent immigrants to Chicago. I'm an active singer-songwriter based in Chicago while also working on a memoir. I love crafting language to tell a story whether in the form of an essay, an opinion piece or lyrics. I've been a language and...See Jeff's full profile

I love to cook and I also had a lot of fun giving cooking lessons to my students. I worked for the Italian Cultural Institute and its Language School in Chicago and many other Language Schools and thanks to that I met very interesting people, among them some Opera singers from the Opera Theater in...See Lia's full profile

... trigonometry) and science (biology and chemistry). I recently tutored adult basic education and English as a Second Language. I graduated with my master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2018. I am currently a professor of ESL at a community college. It is my wish to help students achieve...See Michelle's full profile

BA English literature and language, University of Utah MFA Creative Writing, Mills CollegeSee Hilary's full profile