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19+ Years Experienced TOEFL, IELTS, Accuplacer, and ESL Specialist
Teresa A.

5.0 (569 ratings)

2,759 hours tutoring

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I have worked for over 19 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) and TOEFL/IELTS preparation teacher. During this time I have taught all levels of grammar (beginner to proficiency), conversation skills, reading comprehension, writing in addition to all levels of test preparation including IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge (FCE and CAE). I am TEFL certified as well as a certified Cambridge oral examiner. I feel confident in my ability to teach students of all ages and levels effectively....

I have worked for over 19 years as an English as a Second Language (ESL/EFL) and TOEFL/IELTS preparation teacher. During this time I have taught all levels of grammar (beginner to proficiency), conversation skills, reading comprehension, writing in addition to all levels of test preparation including IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge (FCE and CAE). I am TEFL certified as well as a certified Cambridge oral examiner. I feel confident in my ability to teach students of all ages and levels effectively. My experience has taught me the importance of flexibility and the ability to assess the needs of students in order to help them work towards both their long and short term goals.

The aspects of tutoring that I love most are creating a positive environment where I can help increase confidence levels and where students can feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. I would say the most rewarding experience is when students recognize their own improvement and growth.

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Loyola Marymount University
Classic Civi. and Classical Art His.
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Accuplacer

Accuplacer

I have prepared many students for the Accuplacer test with positive results in a short time. My tailored teaching approach ensures that each student receives personalized guidance and support in order to achieve results quickly.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

With over 19 years of experience (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 4 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills courses as well as classes focused on phrasal verbs and pronunciation. I am TEFL certified, a certified Cambridge Oral Examiner, and have 19 years of experience teaching IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge test preparation courses. All lessons are tailored to the individual needs of the student to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their English language goals.
Grammar

Grammar

I have over 19 years of experience teaching all levels of grammar both in a classroom setting at a language institute in Los Angeles and individually online. I use different methods and resources depending of the needs and desires of students. My extensive background allows me to tailor lessons to the specific needs of each students and are designed to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their academic or professional goals.
IELTS

IELTS

I have taught all sections of the IELTS exam preparation (reading, listening, speaking, and writing both tasks 1 and 2) for the last 19 years. I also teach key IELTS vocabulary and test taking strategies. I have had great success in improving students IELTS scores in less than a month. I have also worked as an IELTS Test Day Administrator for the last 12 years and am very familiar with all aspects of the exam. All lessons are tailored to the individual needs of the student to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their test goals.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have been teaching TOEFL test preparation classes for 19 years both in a classroom setting and online . I teach all sections of the TOEFL exam- speaking, listening, reading and writing and have had much success in increasing confidence levels and test scores in less than month's time. All lessons are tailored to the individual needs of the student to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their test goals.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

With over 19 years of experience in teaching ESL (16 years at a language institute in Los Angeles and 3 years online), I have successfully taught all levels of vocabulary acquisition, grammar, reading, writing, and communication skills courses as well as classes focused on phrasal verbs and pronunciation. I am TEFL certified, a certified Cambridge Oral Examiner, and I have 16 years of experience teaching IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge test preparation courses. All lessons are tailored to the individual needs of the student to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their academic or professional goals.
Writing

Writing

I am an experienced writing teacher. For the past 19 years, I have taught writing in a classroom setting as well as online. I have taught all levels of writing classes, focused on academic essay structures, outlining, brainstorming, coherency, organization of ideas, and improving fluency. I have 16 years of experience teaching writing for test preparation courses including IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge ( FCE & CAE). I am also TEFL certified. All lessons tailored to the individual needs of the student to give them the knowledge and confidence required to achieve their test goals.
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THE BEST!!!

She is very knowledgeable,patient,flexible. Her methods of teaching includes a personal attention to detail, figuring out the errors and working personally over each and every thing. There is no better word rather than the best! I highly recommend Teresa.A

KC, 21 lessons with Teresa

Great teachers,Very patient

She’s perfect doing her best to be sure you completely understand every part of the class.improve my writing skills in a short time. Thanks for your patience.

Dr.Ali, 2 lessons with Teresa

Good teacher

Very professional and patient. Good teacher. She has abundant materials and effective strategies to teach ESL. And she is very explicit explaining the content. I see good results from the lessons.

Mei, 49 lessons with Teresa

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She has been patient and has not rushed the lessons! She takes her time to review material until it's understood! This is appreciated! Keep up the great work! Thank you!

Patty, 13 lessons with Teresa

A True Blessing!

We hired Teresa for PSAT/SAT tutoring to help boost reading comprehension, grammar and composition. We were truly surprised at the results after our first round of PSAT testing since hiring her—considering having been stagnant in our results for the last few years. After just 4 months, our PSAT scores went from the mid-500’s to a 1200! We could not be more happy with Teresa and the work she has done in such a short time. We are truly thankful for her. She is HIGHLY recommended to anyone considering hiring her for academic support—and success!👏🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Vicki, 55 lessons with Teresa

Great reacher

Mrs Thersa is very knowledgeable and patient. The kids love her so much . Thanks so much for your help .

Hugh, 14 lessons with Teresa

Work with Teresa!

I had a great time working with Teresa in preparation for my IELTS exam. She is an excellent teacher and a wonderful person—always warm and kind, yet firm when necessary. Her deep knowledge of the exam was incredibly helpful, and with her guidance, I achieved a 7.5, which exceeded my goal. I highly recommend Teresa. Work with her and make your dream score come true! :)

Cookie, 7 lessons with Teresa

Very relatable!

With a blend of exceptional expertise and an amiable demeanor, Teresa emerges as an engaging tutor who seamlessly tailors her approach to meet your unique requirements. During a recent urgent project collaboration, Teresa's remarkable ability to promptly make time for me instilled a sense of assurance amidst the tight deadline pressure. I enthusiastically endorse Teresa for her relatability and unwavering commitment to going above and beyond in providing assistance.

Andy, 4 lessons with Teresa

The best Toefl tutor

Teresa is very professional. She helped me a lot with Toefl. I was struggling with Writing. She showed me where I was lacking. So, after her advice I got 5 points higher on Writing. I like that she was giving homework for every lesson. After each lesson I saw improvement, which was awesome. I also had problems with Reading and after working with her I got 25. She is very knowledgeable and great. She cares a lot about her students. I’m really thankful that I met her.

Aigerim, 39 lessons with Teresa

Positive results!

Teresa has done a great job working with my 6th grade daughter. She was struggling in the areas of writing and civics. Teresa has helped my daughter develop her writing to meet grade level expectations and has given her tools that she can refer to when working on writing assignments independently.

Toni, 48 lessons with Teresa
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