Gracie P.

Patient International Studies Graduate With ESL Experience

Patient International Studies Graduate With ESL Experience

I'm Gracie and I received a Bachelor's in Political Science with a minor in History from Texas State University. I also received a Master's in International Relations and a Minor in East Asian Studies from Sogang University in Seoul, S. Korea. It was during my time in Korea, that I found a love for teaching and helping others. I learned how to listen and be patient with my students. I found it exciting trying to find which approach each student responded to in order to help them understand.
I lived in South Korea for 7 years where I traveled, studied and taught. During my time in Korea, I worked with all levels of students from pre-k to company executives. I covered various subjects from ESL, TOEFL Test-prep reading and writing courses, business English, and various core subjects. As a student, I had the opportunity to help other graduate students write essays, prepare for tests and give scholarly presentations. Along the way, I also learned many valuable teaching, listening, and communication skills.

I fell in love with traveling and meeting people from different countries with different cultures.
Tutoring allows me to help others achieve their goals. By helping someone learn, it is giving them confidence that can open up new possibilities. I like to tailor each class depending on the individual, having one-on-one classes allows me to really focus on what works best for the student. I am open to any feedback or suggestions that the student or parent may have and together we can succeed.

With my experience traveling, working, and living abroad, I have developed a patience for learning new things. I understand that it takes time and a guidance. Learning a new language or a new place is difficult but once you gain confidence everything falls into place. I like to help find and build that confidence for my students to succeed! I am easy to reach so feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to set up an appointment!!