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Copy Editor and English as a Second Language Teacher
Kaela J.

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Bio

Hello, I’m Kaela, a teacher of English as a Second Language. I hold a Master's Degree of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, and a New York State Teaching Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages. I also have certificates in teaching English from The Pennsylvania State University and The Arizona State University. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years. In 2014, I taught...

Hello, I’m Kaela, a teacher of English as a Second Language. I hold a Master's Degree of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, and a New York State Teaching Certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages. I also have certificates in teaching English from The Pennsylvania State University and The Arizona State University. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years. In 2014, I taught sheltered instruction English classes at The University of Otavalo in Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador. In 2016, 2017, and 2018, I was a visiting English Language Lecturer at Xi'an Jiaotong University in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China, where I taught English immersion classes to university freshmen. My experience also includes private tutoring in the United States; I have served as a one-on-one tutor in many subject areas including English language instruction, basic mathematics, and General Equivalency Diploma exam preparation. I am also multilingual and proficient in many languages, including French, Spanish, and Italian.

I also tutor non-native speakers (ESL) in writing and speaking. In this capacity, I provide instruction on pronunciation, word order and verb tense. I assist non-native speakers in improving their communication (conversation) skills and in mastering the American accent.

Furthermore, I offer copy editing and proofreading services for native English speakers and people who speak English as a second language. I have extensive experience editing dissertations, thesis papers, published research articles, grant proposals, and resumes or CVs.

Contact me! I will be happy to work with you and meet your educational needs.


Education

The Pennsylvania State University
Literature
The Pennsylvania State University
Graduate Coursework
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
German

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Travel policy: Within 40 miles of Hamburg, NY 14075
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I worked as a math tutor at The Pennsylvania State University, Beaver Campus (Penn State Beaver), and I also volunteered at Adult Literacy Action of Beaver County tutoring adults. I've tutored privately as well. I worked as a substitute teacher at public schools near Pittsburgh, PA, where I frequently substituted math classes in middle school and high school, including Algebra 1.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Comparative Literature. Furthermore, I earned a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language from the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Otavalo in Ecuador. I also earned a certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language at the Arizona State University. I am currently earning a Master's Degree in teaching English as a second language at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. I have taught English to children and adults in other countries and have extensive experience teaching and tutoring adults who come to the United States from other countries and who are learning to speak English. I speak other languages, as well: Spanish, French, and Italian, as well as learning other languages including Mandarin Chinese and Portuguese. I understand how difficult and scary it is to learn another language, and I love helping people overcome the challenges and enjoy learning English.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have extensive experience in teaching English as a second language as well as helping students prepare for standardized exams like TOEFL. I have two certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language and am earning a Master's Degree and New York State Teaching Certificate in teaching English. I have tutored English language learners in the U.S. and have taught English language classes in China and Ecuador.
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