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Cambridge expert in psychology and English language
Ellen R.

4.9 (16 ratings)

21 hours tutoring

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Cambridge expert in psychology and English language
Cambridge expert in psychology and English language
Ellen R.

4.9 (16 ratings)

21 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.9 (16 ratings)

21 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
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Welcome to my classroom! My name is Ellen and I completed my undergraduate degree from Occidental College in cognitive neuroscience. Later, I pursued social psychology in my masters and PhD degrees at the University of Cambridge. Recently, I've been teaching college psychology classes and advising PhD students in their research and writing. However, I started tutoring even before I went to college. For 15+ years, I've taught and tutored a huge range of students in Spanish, ESL, writing, and...

Welcome to my classroom! My name is Ellen and I completed my undergraduate degree from Occidental College in cognitive neuroscience. Later, I pursued social psychology in my masters and PhD degrees at the University of Cambridge. Recently, I've been teaching college psychology classes and advising PhD students in their research and writing. However, I started tutoring even before I went to college. For 15+ years, I've taught and tutored a huge range of students in Spanish, ESL, writing, and psychology. For example, I taught ESL at the American English Center in Kharkiv, Ukraine and at Berlitz in Madrid, Spain. Before teaching college courses in psychology, I tutored Cambridge undergraduates in the subject. Through all of these positions, I am consistently teaching writing and helping my students navigate the particular challenges of grammar and style.

I come from a family of educators and am passionate about developing effective, adaptive, and student-centered approaches to learning. I plan my lessons around the specific needs of the student, utilizing interactive exercises as much as possible. This includes in-depth discussions, critical thinking exercises, and hands-on examples of the concepts. My students consistently report that this approach helps them stay engaged in the lesson and understand abstract concepts.

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Education

Occidental College
Cognitive Neuroscien
University of Cambridge
Masters
University of Cambridge
PhD

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Grammar,

Grammar

Having received my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I am currently a professor of psychology. My experiences as both a student and a professor have required an in-depth understanding of English grammar and usage. Additionally, I am formally trained in teaching English as a second language, which, naturally, includes extensive familiarity with grammar.
Spanish

Spanish

I grew up speaking Spanish as my family is from Spain. I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign language myself.

Elementary Education

Grammar

Grammar

Having received my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I am currently a professor of psychology. My experiences as both a student and a professor have required an in-depth understanding of English grammar and usage. Additionally, I am formally trained in teaching English as a second language, which, naturally, includes extensive familiarity with grammar.

English

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Grammar,

Grammar

Having received my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I am currently a professor of psychology. My experiences as both a student and a professor have required an in-depth understanding of English grammar and usage. Additionally, I am formally trained in teaching English as a second language, which, naturally, includes extensive familiarity with grammar.
Writing

Writing

Having completed my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I currently work as a university professor. My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just writing by convention.

Homeschool

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Spanish,

Spanish

I grew up speaking Spanish as my family is from Spain. I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign language myself.
Writing

Writing

Having completed my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I currently work as a university professor. My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just writing by convention.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Spanish

Spanish

I grew up speaking Spanish as my family is from Spain. I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign language myself.

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ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Spanish,

Spanish

I grew up speaking Spanish as my family is from Spain. I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign language myself.
Writing

Writing

Having completed my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I currently work as a university professor. My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just writing by convention.

Other

ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.

Science

Psychology

Psychology

Having received my MA and PhD from the University of Cambridge in psychology, I currently work as a professor. I have a broad range of knowledge in the field, including cognitive neuroscience (the subject of my BA) and social psychology (the subject of my graduate education). I have been teaching in general for over 15 years and teaching psychology for 7 years. As such, I am well-versed in how to explain complex, abstract concepts to students from a range of ages and educational backgrounds.

Summer

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have formal training in teaching ESL and have taught ESL in Ukraine and Spain. Additionally, many of my writing students are non-native speakers, so I am very familiar with the particular language difficulties they face. Although I am a native English-speaker, most of my family is not, which has also contributed greatly to my understanding of learning ESL.
Spanish,

Spanish

I grew up speaking Spanish as my family is from Spain. I first started teaching Spanish as a second language when I was in high school. Since then, I have honed my ability to teach, and currently am a professor of psychology. I have simultaneously developed my understanding of languages by continuing to teach Spanish, teaching ESL, and studying foreign language myself.
Writing

Writing

Having completed my PhD from the University of Cambridge, I currently work as a university professor. My work involves constant guidance of student writing at all stages: concept development, research, outlining, drafting, and polishing. I have developed a step-by-step system for guiding students through this often frustrating process. My approach focuses on connecting to the purpose of your text, not just writing by convention.

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Ellen is a writing pro!

Ellen helped me with revising my case analysis. She is so knowledgable and helpful! She came to the session being prepared with her notes with her suggestions. We made the most out of our tutoring time together.

Lijie, 3 lessons with Ellen
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