Maggie H.
Glen Rock, NJ
Experienced & Effective ESL Instructor for Adult Learners
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Political ScienceFordham University
MEdAbout Maggie
If you are eager to express yourself in English with fluency, accuracy, clarity, and confidence, I would love to help you. Mastering the English language is tough, but it can also be great fun. Time spent together working towards achievement of your English language goals will be a sound investment in your personal, academic, and professional
Policies
Cancellation
24 hours notice requiredProof-reading rates vary based on the complexity of the writing. Agreed-upon rate is set per double-spaced page with 1 inch margins.
Travel Radius
Travels within 5 miles of Glen Rock, NJ 07452Maggie offers online lessons
Maggie is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
If you’re interested in online lessons, message Maggie to get started.
"Experienced and patient tutor"
- Feng, Warren, NJ on 4/9/17Maggie is very experienced and knowledgeable. Very helpful in improving my oral English. I would recommend to people who would like to improve with oral English to work with Maggie.
"Knolegeble patient tutor"
- Francesco, Jersey City, NJ on 4/20/17Maggie, is fantastic. I worked with her on a few projects. She is a very detailed tutor always pushing me to write better. She is awesome. I would work with her again.
"Very Professional"
- Svitlana, Wallington, NJ on 3/17/17Maggie helped me to correct my assignment giving good advice and giving me good resources to support my development as an ESL student. She is patient and attentive within work.
"great start"
- Marina, North Bergen, NJ on 1/28/17I had my first class with Maggie. She was prepared for the class, and had materials ready for me to take home. She helped me to identify my problems, understood my needs and offered a study plan which i like.
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English
I hold a Masters degree in Adult Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language. As both a classroom instructor and a university administrator, I have worked with non-native English speaking students from all parts of the globe. Areas of concentration as a private tutor include vocabulary expansion, accent reduction, proof-reading, and editing.
ESL/ESOL
I hold a Master's degree in Adult Education with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and have over fifteen years of instructional and administrative/advisory experience in the field. Working in private language schools and in a university setting, I have taught and advised students from all over the globe, from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
Grammar
As an ESL instructor, I have experience teaching grammar points using both direct and indirect methods. I understand students' desire to find a formula for accurate English production, as well as the need for them to develop an intuitive sense of the language. Letting go of native language interference is quite challenging. Grammar topics may need to be approached from multiple angles before a dramatic "A-ha!" moment or a gradual acceptance of a structure occurs. I have the patience and experience to get you there.
IELTS
As an ESL instructor at Language Studies International, I taught both IELTS and TOEFL preparation classes. Practice tests were administered periodically and student scores improved steadily over the course of study. Student evaluations noted my clear explanations of grammar points and helpful strategies for achieving success on the listening and speaking portions of the exams.
Proofreading
As an experienced ESL instructor, I am well-familiar with the errors non-native English speakers make in their writing -- not only with spelling and grammar, but also word choice, syntax, and overall organization of ideas in the American style. If hired to complete a proof-reading assignment, I will go beyond examination of individual words and sentences and provide feedback on the content and organization of your writing. If needed or desired, I will review multiple drafts and schedule time to discuss the assignment by phone or via the Online Platform.
TOEFL
As an ESL instructor at Language Studies International, I taught both IELTS and TOEFL preparation classes. Practice tests were administered periodically and student scores improved steadily over the course of study. Student feedback forms noted my clear explanations of grammar points and helpful strategies for achieving success on the listening and speaking portions of the exams.
Vocabulary
As a speaker of English as a Second Language you may sometimes feel frustration that you are unable to find the English words to express exactly what you want to say. People understand you but the nuance of meaning you want to convey just isn't coming across. I can help. I have many years of experience helping students grow their vocabulary and master commonly used idiomatic expressions. A robust vocabulary is an important component of self-expression -- in the workplace, in school, and in the company of family and friends. Don't let a limited vocabulary prevent your voice from being heard.
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Maggie H.
Glen Rock, NJ
Experienced & Effective ESL Instructor for Adult Learners