ESL Students, Reading, Conversational English

Maryanne R.

I've retired from the classroom, but still love teaching! On this side of retirement, I've been able to work with students from Birth - 100! I'm very creative in my approach to lessons.

My first Wyzant student reached out to me from Moscow in 2012. She asked me to just sit and talk, so she could strengthen her communication skills before transferring to a new job in America. I found myself learning more than I was teaching! I continue to enjoy learning about my ESL students' cultures and interests, as they build their vocabulary and fluency. My lessons vary, in order to address individual student needs. I use American Accent Training as a resource and provide endless lists/descriptions of "idioms". These odd phrases can be so confusing, and can disrupt listening comprehension and fluency for English Language Learners. Online lessons are best for ESL students.

I enjoy working with K-5 students over the Summer, helping them to strengthen reading or math skills before returning to school in the Fall. These lessons are best when done in-home (10 mi. radius). Some local libraries will allow parents to reserve space for tutoring. Additionally, I have exceptional curriculum writing skills which can be useful for home school parents/students.

If you're interested in meeting for 5 or 10 minutes, just to see if we're a good match, I'm happy to offer that first visit free of charge. Thanks for reading my profile! - Maryanne