Search
Marcos C.'s Photo

Experienced English, ESL, and Communication Tutor
Marcos C.

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $50
Contact Marcos
Response time: 17 hours

About Marcos

Bio

Hello! I’m Marcos, an educator with 5+ years of experience helping learners strengthen English, reading, writing, pronunciation, and speaking confidence. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of North Texas, and my background in ESL, performance, and communication allows me to support students in both academic English and real-world expression. Whether a student needs help with grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, accent clarity, essay writing, or public speaking,...

Hello! I’m Marcos, an educator with 5+ years of experience helping learners strengthen English, reading, writing, pronunciation, and speaking confidence. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of North Texas, and my background in ESL, performance, and communication allows me to support students in both academic English and real-world expression. Whether a student needs help with grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, accent clarity, essay writing, or public speaking, my goal is to make communication feel clearer, more confident, and more natural.

My strongest area of expertise is ESL, especially helping students develop speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and practical communication skills for everyday, academic, and professional settings. I have worked with learners from a wide range of language, cultural, and educational backgrounds, and I teach in a way that connects language structure with expression, voice, and confidence. In addition to ESL, I also support students in English, theatre, public speaking, and creative writing. I work especially well with multilingual learners, teens, college students, and adults who want stronger English, communication, and academic support.

My teaching style is patient, engaging, and encouraging. I tailor lessons to each student’s level, goals, and learning style, and I use clear explanations, guided practice, repetition, and personalized feedback to help students make meaningful progress. I aim to create a supportive space where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and growing in confidence over time.

Read more

Education

University of North Texas
Theatre

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Customized 1:1 online lessons in ESL, English, public speaking, and writing. 24-hour notice is required for cancellations or rescheduling.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/5/2026

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Marcos hasn’t set a schedule.

We’re having trouble loading this schedule right now. Please try again later.

Approved Subjects

Accent Reduction

Accent Reduction

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, with a strong focus on spoken communication and pronunciation. I help students improve clarity by working on sounds, stress, rhythm, intonation, and speech patterns that affect how naturally and confidently they communicate in English. My teaching style is patient, practical, and personalized, and I use guided practice, listening work, and targeted feedback to help students make meaningful progress over time. My goal is to help students sound clearer and more confident in English while building a speaking style that still feels natural to them.
Acting

Acting

I am qualified to tutor Acting because I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre from the University of North Texas, where I built a strong foundation in performance, voice, expression, script analysis, and stage presence. My professional experience as an educator has also strengthened many of the same skills actors rely on: vocal projection, audience engagement, confidence, adaptability, and clear communication under pressure. I am comfortable with both live and camera-based performance, and I enjoy helping students explore character, vocal variety, physical presence, and expressive choices in a way that feels grounded and authentic. My goal is to create a supportive space where students can take creative risks, develop stronger performance instincts, and grow in confidence over time.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I am qualified to tutor Creative Writing because my background combines language teaching, text analysis, and a strong foundation in expression and storytelling. Through my work as an educator, I have spent years helping learners develop clarity, structure, word choice, and confidence in their writing, and I enjoy guiding students through the revision process in a supportive and thoughtful way. My degree in Theatre also deepened my understanding of voice, character, dialogue, and emotional expression, all of which can strengthen creative work. I can help students develop ideas, refine their style, and build stronger writing through close feedback, encouragement, and practical revision strategies. As a writer myself, I have a strong interest in poetry and formal writing, including sonnets, which has deepened my appreciation for voice, structure, imagery, and careful revision.
English

English

I am qualified to tutor English because of my years of experience teaching language, communication, and expression to adult learners from a wide range of backgrounds. My work in ESL has given me a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and spoken communication, and I am skilled at breaking down complex language concepts into clear, manageable steps. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, which strengthened my understanding of text, interpretation, expression, and audience awareness. I enjoy helping students become more confident and effective readers, writers, and communicators through clear guidance, structured practice, and personalized feedback.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language, cultural, and educational backgrounds. My work has included teaching refugee and immigrant adults in the United States, international students in intensive English programs, and adult learners in Japan in both classroom and online settings. I specialize in helping students build confidence in speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and real-world communication. My teaching style is patient, interactive, and supportive, and I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals, and learning style so they can make practical progress in everyday and professional English.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, and essay writing support has been an important part of that work. I help students develop clear thesis statements, organize ideas effectively, use evidence thoughtfully, and strengthen grammar and sentence clarity so their writing feels more focused and polished. My teaching approach is supportive, practical, and step by step, and I guide students through planning, drafting, revision, and editing with personalized feedback. I aim to help students become more confident writers who can express their ideas clearly in academic settings.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am qualified to tutor Fiction Writing because my background combines language teaching, creative expression, and a strong foundation in voice, storytelling, and revision. As an educator, I have helped learners strengthen clarity, structure, word choice, and confidence in their writing, and I enjoy guiding students as they develop ideas into more vivid and engaging work. My degree in Theatre has also deepened my understanding of character, dialogue, emotional expression, and scene development, which are all important elements of fiction. I aim to create a supportive space where students can develop their creative voice, refine their storytelling, and grow more confident in the writing process.
Grammar

Grammar

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, and grammar instruction has been a central part of that work. I regularly help students improve sentence structure, verb tenses, articles, prepositions, and other grammar patterns so they can speak and write with greater clarity and accuracy. My approach is patient, practical, and supportive, and I focus on helping students understand how grammar works in real communication rather than memorizing rules in isolation.
IELTS

IELTS

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, with strong experience developing the speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills that support success on the IELTS exam. I help students communicate more clearly and confidently while strengthening the language control needed for academic and everyday English tasks. My teaching style is practical, supportive, and personalized, and I use guided practice and targeted feedback to help students improve accuracy, organization, and fluency. I focus on helping learners build the confidence and skill needed to perform more effectively across IELTS-related language tasks.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I am qualified to tutor Proofreading because I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, with a strong focus on clarity, grammar, sentence structure, and revision. I help students identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, and organization so their writing feels more polished and effective. My approach is careful, supportive, and practical, and I guide students in understanding not only what to fix, but why those changes improve the writing. My goal is to help students become stronger, more independent writers and editors over time.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I am qualified to tutor Public Speaking because my academic and professional background has centered on communication, performance, and helping others express themselves with confidence. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, and I have over five years of teaching experience that required clear speaking, presentation skills, audience engagement, and adaptability. I can help students improve organization, delivery, pacing, pronunciation, vocal clarity, and overall confidence when speaking in front of others. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students can practice, receive helpful feedback, and become more comfortable and effective speakers over time.
Reading

Reading

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, with reading instruction being a key part of that work. I help students improve reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, fluency, and overall confidence with written texts in academic and everyday settings. My teaching style is clear, supportive, and strategy-based, and I guide students in identifying main ideas, analyzing supporting details, and understanding meaning more deeply. I tailor instruction to each student’s level and goals so they can become stronger, more independent readers over time.
Theater

Theater

I am qualified to tutor Theater because I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, where I developed a strong foundation in dramatic literature, script analysis, character interpretation, and performance. My background gave me experience studying how voice, movement, staging, and text work together to bring a scene or story to life. In addition to my academic training, my years as an educator have strengthened my ability to explain ideas clearly, give thoughtful feedback, and help students grow in both skill and confidence. I would be excited to help students deepen their understanding of theater while strengthening their interpretive, expressive, and performance abilities.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on the academic communication skills measured by the TOEFL exam. I help students improve reading comprehension, written clarity, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary through structured practice and personalized feedback. My approach is supportive, practical, and focused on helping students use English more effectively and confidently across multiple skill areas.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, with vocabulary instruction being a central part of my work. I help students expand their vocabulary for conversation, reading, writing, and professional communication by teaching words in meaningful context rather than in isolation. My lessons focus on accurate usage, collocations, pronunciation, and repetition so students can understand new vocabulary deeply and use it with greater confidence. I tailor instruction to each student’s level and goals so vocabulary growth feels practical, relevant, and lasting.
Writing

Writing

I have over five years of experience teaching English learners from diverse language and educational backgrounds, and writing support has been an important part of that work. I help students strengthen organization, sentence clarity, grammar, vocabulary, and revision so they can communicate their ideas more effectively in academic, professional, and everyday writing. My teaching approach is clear, supportive, and practical, and I guide students through the writing process step by step, from developing ideas to improving structure and polishing final drafts.

Examples of Expertise

Marcos has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 2 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

See all of Marcos ’s answers ›
Marcos C.'s Photo

Questions? Contact Marcos before you book.

Still have questions?

Contact Marcos
Response time: 17 hours
Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 17 hours
Contact Marcos