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Experienced Print Graphic Designer, Fine Arts, Photo Arts, TESOL, etc.
Esther S.

297 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50

About Esther


Bio

Hi there!

I am native to the United States, and work and travel around the world! I graduated from UC, Irvine, with a Studio Arts degree. I have traveled to different countries with multi-cultural exposure and experiences.

These experiences have added to my character to be a calm, understanding, patient, and friendly instructor who cares for details, growth, and meaningful learning experiences.

As a life-long learner, my values give me empathy towards my students' needs and growth...

Hi there!

I am native to the United States, and work and travel around the world! I graduated from UC, Irvine, with a Studio Arts degree. I have traveled to different countries with multi-cultural exposure and experiences.

These experiences have added to my character to be a calm, understanding, patient, and friendly instructor who cares for details, growth, and meaningful learning experiences.

As a life-long learner, my values give me empathy towards my students' needs and growth curves.
My goal is to find your unique learning style that will allow you to enhance your growth more efficiently and with satisfaction.

I expect my students to do their work within reasonable measures, yet a little out of their comfort zone, in order to expand in continual growth and acceleration.

I have experience as a:
- Graphic Designer
- Art Director
- Graphic design lecturer
- ESL Tutor
- Fine Arts Tutor
- TESOL Oral English instructor
- Cross Communications Lecturer in the U.S. and in Asian countries
- International Faculty Coordinator

More info:
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I offer a %5 discount for a 5+ session bundle. Please inquire about this discount before our first lesson together, in order to receive the full discount.

Experience in Graphic Design:
Graphic design industry for 10+ years as a graphic designer, art director, and freelancer
Designing majorly in print-design but not excluding digital, web, video and audio.
Freelance in Graphic Design 10+ years

English Experience:
Young children to University TOEFL beginner's level
Conversational English academy instructor, incorporating fun and engaging activities and games as an important component of teaching
Asian University Spoken-English Instructor, focusing on IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), contextualized/practical, and meaningful topics of study

In the end, I hope we both can find the best fit! A teacher is only as good as how the student excels!


Education

University of California, Irvine
Studio Arts
The American TESOL Institue - Advanced Certification
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: *Group rates:* Groups (2-5 people): Base rate $60 / hr +15% per person Min 1 hr booking at a time - For Med to Lg size groups: Contact me for a consultation
  • Lesson cancellation: 5 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 8/11/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

I have experience as a designer, art director, lecturer, and instructor in the U.S. and in Asian countries. Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign Various work: designing majorly in print-design, brand identity, logo design, mailers, billboards, posters, trade-show presentation P.O.P, and more! Also including website design through template websites such as Wix and Squarespace, lecturing and instruction for universities, administrative work, and non-profit work. I have accomplished the simplest of tasks to major multitasked roles that require many "hats to be worn both in agencies, firms and personal freelance and contract work.

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I have experience as a designer, art director, lecturer, and instructor in the U.S. and in Asian countries. Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign Various work: designing majorly in print-design, brand identity, logo design, mailers, billboards, posters, trade-show presentation P.O.P, and more! Also including website design through template websites such as Wix and Squarespace, lecturing and instruction for universities, administrative work, and non-profit work. I have accomplished the simplest of tasks to major multitasked roles that require many "hats to be worn both in agencies, firms and personal freelance and contract work.

Cooking

Cooking

Growing up in a home with all hands on deck included cooking and baking as early as I can remember. Cooking and Baking has been part of my life as long as I can remember, but with travels in the last decade, the joy, simplicity, complexity and adventure of food has brought greater element of satisfaction, sharing and learning. Cooking can be for anyone: simplified for the beginner with a few spare minutes, to exotic flavors and experimentation for those who want a challenge.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

Conversational English Instructor Taught and managed university classes with 180 students twice a week in of basic to intermediate level English speakers. Contents included: Concentration on IPA American English pronunciation. Conversational vocabulary and topics Group dynamic interactions and exercises Building confidence in speech and presentation Navigating differences in culture
General Computer

General Computer

**General Computer Experience & Troubleshooting (predominantly Mac)** Graphic Design industry 10+ years dealing with: - sending, receiving transferring information between formats: docs, spreadsheets, presentation, graphics programs - file conversions - file transfers - emails - communication platforms and modules - website design and navigation - media file archiving - file sorting - and more **Online Education & Admin Assistant Experience & Troubleshooting:** - Creating documents, lesson plans and communication to fit online learning - File size reduction - File management and storage - Paper to digital conversion - Consistent announcement and information release through various channels of online communication - Transferring and applying content to online platform users as well as student chat apps - Troubleshoot internet connectivity, browsers, cache & cookies - Troubleshoot device (make, model, type of phone, computer, pad) compatibility for online experience - Troubleshoot user experience and problems ***General Computer Knowledge:*** PC & Mac Operating Systems (OS): - Google Doc Apps: Intermediate - File Compression: Intermediate Apple/Mac OS: Intermediate - Advance - Apple iWork: Intermediate - Shortcut Keys: Intermediate - Advanced - Internet Connectivity: Intermediate - Advanced - Basic OS Navigation & File System: Intermediate-Advanced - Troubleshooting: Intermediate-Advanced PC OS: Fair - Intermediate - Microsoft Office: Fair - Shortcut Keys: Fair - Internet Connectivity: Fair - Basic OS Navigation & File System: Fair- Intermediate - Troubleshooting: Fair-Intermediate
Graphic Design

Graphic Design

I have 10+ years, experience as a designer, art director, and lecturer in the U.S. and in Asian countries. Various work: designing majorly in print-design but not excluding design with website template platforms Accomplished simplest of tasks to major multitasked roles that require many "hats to be worn both in agencies and personal freelance and contract work
TOEFL

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Very prepared for the lesson

Amazing teacher! Very clear on the explanation on what is being taught. Even gave a lesson summary at the end of the lesson which is awesome and not many teachers do that. I would highly recommend if you are looking to learn photoshop

Timothy, 14 lessons with Esther

Professional and Patient Tutor

Esther was on the ball! She was very patient and allowed me to lead the session in the sense that she let me show her what I needed. Very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely work with Esther again.

Vickie, 1 lesson with Esther

Great Tutor

Esther is a great tutor that has really helped me a lot with understanding Canva! Very patient and knowledgeable. Esther is very good at understanding where you are and teaching. Highly recommend

Nick , 5 lessons with Esther

Very helpful and kind

I needed help with setting up a subscriber area on our website. Esther knew exactly what to do and how to get it done quickly. She did so much faster than the hour time slot. I would definitely use Ester again for all sorts of online help. She is very smart, fun, and interesting.

Robert, 1 lesson with Esther

Very knowledgeable and very patient!!

Her instructions were superb! She is great to learn from. I love the way she lines out the instructions in simplified form. I have learned quite a bit from her

Maureen, 7 lessons with Esther

Knowledgeable and patient

Esther is helping me get comfortable With PhotoShop and understanding the basics. I am working on some homework as well to reinforce and practice what I’m learning.

April, 2 lessons with Esther

Esther is very patient and experienced in the areas that that I want to learn about.

She is very thorough and a good listener/planner so we could create a direction and overview for lessons. This was very helpful for my business plan and learning programs I need.

Caroline , 5 lessons with Esther

Patient, experienced, and thorough!

I came to Esther needing to reacquaing myself with Illustrator after almost a decade of not having to use it and never being taught the specifics in the first place. She has enhanced my understanding of its functionalities a great deal, and was clear the entire time (I sometimes feel that people in graphic design don't know how NOT speak in technical jargon - Esther was PERFECT). Thank you for your help thus far, Esther! I look forward to more lessons!

Taylor, 2 lessons with Esther

Honest, helpful, responsive and knowledgeable.

She did not know the software I was using, however, from her knowledge she was able to quickly figure out how it works. She also brought to my attention an alternative software program that I may want to consider learning in the future, that many be easier to use. I would like to hire her to learn photoshop in the future, if my family pays for the lessons. I will ask today.

Nicholovich, 2 lessons with Esther

Patient and kind instructor!

Esther is a fantastic instructor. She helped guide me through my website construction. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable teacher to help them along!

Dave , 1 lesson with Esther
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