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Expert ESL Tutor, 25+ Years
Bonnie R.

4.9 (180 ratings)

901 hours tutoring

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I have taught ESL at several well-regarded colleges (universities) in NYC and abroad. I have a BA in history (specializing in Latin America) and secondary education, an MA in dance therapy and teaching certification in ESL from an institute in Madrid, Spain, where I was selected from a wide list of candidates for a two-year work-study scholarship. I lived there for almost eight years and consider myself almost fluent in Spanish. I teach academic writing, which includes all aspects of...

I have taught ESL at several well-regarded colleges (universities) in NYC and abroad. I have a BA in history (specializing in Latin America) and secondary education, an MA in dance therapy and teaching certification in ESL from an institute in Madrid, Spain, where I was selected from a wide list of candidates for a two-year work-study scholarship. I lived there for almost eight years and consider myself almost fluent in Spanish. I teach academic writing, which includes all aspects of paragraph and sentence structure, connecting words, punctuation, self-editing techniques and grammar. I also teach oral communication, vocabulary building, reading, pronunciation and accent reduction. I have taught people from all backgrounds and nations, from high school and college-age to senior citizens, as well as professionals in many fields. I am patient, creative, have a good sense of humor, and try to make the lessons interesting and relevant. I have created hundreds of my own lesson plans and dialogues using grammar points, readings, vocabulary and pronunciation. I am also a five-time award-winning journalist (NY Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest) and freelance as an editor, proofreader and fact-checker. With me you get the entire package of English-language skills and knowledge, honed over more than 25 years in the field. And just to round out my skills, I am a hobbyist photographer, have been in many group art shows in NYC and Conn. and have won awards in several online competitions.

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Education

CCNY, BA
History, English
New York University (NYU)
Masters
Madrid, Spain, ESL Certificate
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $62
  • Rate details: For college essays, resumes, personal statements, one-hour minimum charge.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/30/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I have experience of over 25 years in teaching ESL at universities in New York (Baruch, Hunter, BMCC, LaGuardia) and abroad. I taught conversation (oral communication), vocabulary building, grammar, reading and pronunciation. I also taught academic writing (which included grammar, punctuation and self-editing strategies). I received a certificate in ESL from a two-year work-study program in Madrid, Spain, where I lived and worked for almost eight years. I have worked as editor, copy-editor and proofreader for a variety of publications. I am also a three-time award-winning journalist (NY Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest), so I not only have expertise in teaching writing, but I also know how to be a successful writer - and I can make you successful as well!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have experience of over 25 years in teaching ESL at universities in New York (Baruch, Hunter, BMCC, LaGuardia) and abroad. I teach conversation (oral communication), vocabulary building, grammar, reading and accent reduction. I also teach academic writing, which includes grammar, punctuation and self-editing strategies. I received a certificate in ESL from a two-year work-study program in Madrid, Spain, where I lived and worked for almost eight years. I am also a three-time award-winning journalist (NY Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest), so I not only have expertise in teaching writing, but I also know how to be a successful writer - and I can make you successful as well!
Grammar

Grammar

I have many years' experience teaching grammar as an integral part of the many ESL programs in which I have taught. including colleges and institutions both in New York and abroad. As an important tool in my repertoire, I have created hundreds of dialogues and games based on grammar points and readings, which focus on vocabulary, expressions and conversation boosters. I also work as a proofreader, copy editor, editor and journalist (awards from NY Press Association), where accurate grammar is of the utmost importance.
Proofreading

Proofreading

FREELANCE EDITOR, COPYEDITOR AND PROOFREADER, NYC DOWNTOWN EXPRESS, Biweekly Newspaper, NYC. Editorial Assistant – Copy editing, proofreading, fact checking. As editor: July 18, 2012 e-blast. (2012 - 2015) CHELSEA NOW, Biweekly Newspaper, NYC. Editorial Assistant – Copy editing, proofreading, fact checking (2010 – 2015) as well as journalist. In the latter position, I won an award for journalistic excellence from the NY Press Association. WESTVIEW NEWS, Monthly Community Newspaper, NYC. Copy editing, proofreading, fact checking. For the final two issues of employment, as editor/traffic manager. THE VILLAGER (Weekly) and EAST VILLAGER & LOWER EAST SIDER, (Biweekly), NYC. Tapped by the Associate Editor to take over as editor/traffic manager for two issues while he was on vacation. (September 2011) Past Experience: Copy editor, book manuscripts for ST. MARTIN'S PRESS, DELL PUBLISHING, SEVEN DAYS MAGAZINE. Proofreader, TIME MAGAZINE. Typist and proofreader, DR. ERICH FROMM. FREELANCE JOURNALIST Contributing Writer, THE VILLAGER and EAST VILLAGER & LOWER EAST SIDER, NYC. Wrote on a wide variety of subjects that are of particular interest to these two communities. Awards: First and second place, respectively, for Coverage of Business, Financial & Economic News and for Coverage of Religion, New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, 2007. CONTRIBUTING WRITER, CHELSEA NOW, NYC. Award: Third place, Coverage of the Environment, for two-part series on artificial turf in NYC playing fields, New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, 2011. (2010 - 2015). OTHER: TODAY, in-house quarterly publication of VillageCare. Wrote in-depth articles on issues related to seniors and those living with HIV/AIDS; EXPLORE DANCE.COM, website dedicated to dance - reviews, interviews with choreographers, dancers, dance company directors. Website closed down due to pandemic.
Writing

Writing

I taught academic writing at Baruch and Hunter Colleges for many years. That comprised of teaching how to write five-paragraph essays on a wide range of topics, with warm-up writing exercises. My course also emphasized grammar, punctuation and self-editing techniques. I also taught CLIP at BMCC - how to write a well-organized argument. As a professional proofreader, copy editor and editor, I work with students on their personal statements for undergraduate or graduate school, essays, projects and resumes, the full package of academic (and beyond) services. In addition, I am a three-time award-winning journalist (NY Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest), so I not only know how to teach writing, but I am also successful at it. And I can make you successful as well.
American History
European History
Literature
Reading
SAT Writing
Vocabulary
World History
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Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (180 ratings)
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Tutoring

Great turnout with Bonnie. Very patient and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking to better their grammar.

Kiki, 4 lessons with Bonnie

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Bonnie is very helpful and patient. She knows exactly what i am trying to write. Her knowledge about writing is professional and she works great quantity with great quality.

Cyndi, 6 lessons with Bonnie

knowledgeable and patient tutor

I like the way she helped me to clear my doubts about the English pronunciation and grammar. I appreciated the New York history tips that she gave me while we were working and this made the lesson even more interesting. She is very patient and I am very happy I found her!

Barbara, 9 lessons with Bonnie

Great tutor

I found Bonnie through wyzant to tutor for my mom. She has great experience tutoring any level of ESL including introductory. Definitely recommend her!

Susan, 2 lessons with Bonnie

Great tutor

She is a great tutor! She knows what I need and what parts of English that I should concentrate more.

NY, 5 lessons with Bonnie

Good, prepared teacher

Bonnie was good, prepared, and brought good stuff for practicing. She is helping me to enlarge my vocabulary. She is teaching me by reading articles about New York and giving me local information.

Christine, 7 lessons with Bonnie

Engaging Tutor!

I really liked Bonnie's classes. She reviewed a lot of grammar with me but, mostly, she focused on pronunciation, as that was my main interest. She gave me many exercises, and really stressed the spots I have more difficulty with. One simple thing I really liked was how she always tried to engage in conversation, taking notes while we chatted about various things, so at the end she could point out the things I've said wrong or could improve. She is very friendly and organized and I found her didactics to be great. Bonus for the small bits of America/New-York history she gave every now and then, especially, related to English language.

Alicia, 57 lessons with Bonnie

Excellent tutor

Bonnie is an excellent tutor. She is very patient and understanding. I like the fact that she was able to correct my grammar without disrupting the message I was trying to give to other readers.

Patricia, 1 lesson with Bonnie
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