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(M. Ed.) ELA & ESL Instructor / Creative Writing Coach
Ian S.

277 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $21
Response time: 3 hours

About Ian


Bio

Howdy! I'm Mr. S., an Arizona state-certified General and Special Education teacher with 17+ years of experience in English, ESL, Reading, and Writing across all age groups. My background spans both in-person and online classrooms, with a style that's engaging, structured, and adaptable. I specialize in building reading fluency, critical thinking, and writing skills; my dual certification in general and special education means I know how to meet each learner where they are.

English / ESL /...

Howdy! I'm Mr. S., an Arizona state-certified General and Special Education teacher with 17+ years of experience in English, ESL, Reading, and Writing across all age groups. My background spans both in-person and online classrooms, with a style that's engaging, structured, and adaptable. I specialize in building reading fluency, critical thinking, and writing skills; my dual certification in general and special education means I know how to meet each learner where they are.

English / ESL / Reading Comprehension & Fluency: From K–12 curricula to literary classics like Crime and Punishment and The Iliad, I've worked with native and non-native speakers alike. I bring strong public speaking skills, nonverbal communication tools, and an Oxford Seminars ESL certification — including three years teaching abroad in South Korea and Qatar.

Academic & Creative Writing: Writing has been a lifelong passion, sharpened by an Anthropology degree and years of teaching across grade levels. I help students develop clarity, structure, voice, and confidence, whether for school assignments or personal projects.

Credentials include: 15+ years of classroom experience (general & special education); Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate; Masters of Special Education (Mild–Moderate) K–12; Masters of Standard Elementary Education K–8; Structured English Endorsement certification (PreK–12)


Education

Northern Arizona University
Anthropology
Arizona State University (Teachers College)
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $21
  • Rate details: My classes usually last 45 minutes, so the per hour rate listed isn't entirely accurate. My schedule is negotiable as well.
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 9/6/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

Published fiction author | Editor & beta reader at independent publishing house | Writing convention panelist & organizer | Online writing coach | Creator & organizer of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Workshop | Graduate of numerous writers workshops Nine years of direct teaching experience in the General & Special Education setting | Three years experience teaching abroad | Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certified | Standard Special Mild-Moderate Special Education K-12 | Standard Elementary K-8 | SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsed PreK-12
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

EDUCATION / TEACHING EXPERIENCE -Nine years of direct teaching experience in the general & special education setting, as well as three years experience teaching ESL abroad -Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate -Standard Special Mild-Moderate Special Education K-12 (expires 4/4/2030) -Standard Elementary K-8 (expires 4/4/2030) -SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement PreK-12 (expires 4/4/2030)
TOEFL

TOEFL

EDUCATION / TEACHING EXPERIENCE -Nine years of direct teaching experience in the general & special education setting, as well as three years experience teaching ESL abroad -Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate -Standard Special Mild-Moderate Special Education K-12 (expires 4/4/2030) -Standard Elementary K-8 (expires 4/4/2030) -SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsement PreK-12 (expires 4/4/2030)
Writing

Writing

Published fiction author | Editor & beta reader at independent publishing house | Writing convention panelist & organizer | Online writing coach | Creator & organizer of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Workshop | Graduate of numerous writers workshops Nine years of direct teaching experience in the General & Special Education setting | Three years experience teaching abroad | Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certified | Standard Special Mild-Moderate Special Education K-12 | Standard Elementary K-8 | SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsed PreK-12
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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Intelligent, patient, kind, and personable!!

Mr. Ian is a remarkable instructor, and I’m so very appreciative to have him tutor my son. I’m excited to see what the future holds. Can’t wait to see the progress.

Malinda, 10 lessons with Ian

Extremely patient and methodical

He's been helping me to put together my assignment and organize my ideas. I must say that I really enjoy working with him, not only because he has a clear idea about how to help but also because he makes the sessions enjoyable.

Glenda, 7 lessons with Ian

test prep

Very knowledgeable and patient. Will use again. We went over several areas of pedagogy. Developed and used test taking strategies.

Anne, 1 lesson with Ian

Professional

He is really a professional teacher. My kid enjoys his lesson. He will know the kid's needs quickly and adjust his curriculum to the student level. Great communication with students and parents.

Kun, 39 lessons with Ian

Professional

He is really a professional teacher. My kid enjoys his lesson. He will know the kid's needs quickly and adjust his curriculum to the student level. Great communication with students and parents.

Kun, 39 lessons with Ian

Professional

He is really a professional teacher. My kid enjoys his lesson. He will know the kid's needs quickly and adjust his curriculum to the student level. Great communication with students and parents.

Kun, 39 lessons with Ian
Hourly Rate: $21
Response time: 3 hours
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