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I can Increase your Confidence in English, Essay Writing, Spanish
Serena S.

283 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
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About Serena


Bio

I am an experienced and patient tutor who has taught in many different learning situations and locations. I have a Master’s Degree in Communication and have worked as a Public Speaking professor at several accredited colleges. I have extensive experience assisting professional clients in the DC area with English language pronunciation and composition, report and grant writing, proofreading of professional documents, editing presentation scripts, and coaching in presentation skills.

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I am an experienced and patient tutor who has taught in many different learning situations and locations. I have a Master’s Degree in Communication and have worked as a Public Speaking professor at several accredited colleges. I have extensive experience assisting professional clients in the DC area with English language pronunciation and composition, report and grant writing, proofreading of professional documents, editing presentation scripts, and coaching in presentation skills.

I have also worked as an English professor overseas, including teaching English Composition to college students in Ecuador and also tutoring in English language skills to a variety of ages (5-55) while living in South Korea. I volunteered for several years at an excellent International School while living with my family in Germany, mainly helping with reading skills in my daughter's elementary classroom. I tutored high schoolers in advanced English speaking and writing skills while living as a diplomat spouse in Panama from 2016-2021. I enjoy using hands-on and conversational teaching techniques to engage my students, and my pleasant personality helps to put students at ease while learning. I speak clearly and without any accent to ensure information is understood and easily learned for my students.

I excel at helping students of all ages improve their English writing skills, prepare for public speaking, or practice their conversational English. I have an approved background check and FBI fingerprint scan as an online tutor for Paper Education services, and I have previously held a US government secret clearance as a diplomat spouse working in the U.S. Embassy in Panama.

I have a Masters Degree in Communication, have taught college level Public Speaking and English Composition, have published material both academic and creative, and have worked as a freelance editor.

I will be happy to discuss ways to tailor my teaching techniques to your individual needs.

Hablo español y me gustaría ayudarle practicar a inglés.


Education

Florida Atlantic University
Anthropology
Florida Atlantic University
Masters

Additional Languages

Spanish

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Travel policy: Within 8 miles of Arlington, VA 22202
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

English

English

I have a Masters Degree in Communication and have completed several undergraduate and graduate courses in English composition. I have successfully written numerous college level essays and produced several large-scale thesis studies, including a published graduate thesis in Intercultural Communication. I had work published in an edited collection of cultural essays. I have edited several full-length works by authors seeking publication.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have taught English language in many environments including middle school and high school students in a small village in Ecuador, elementary students at Kids College in Seoul, South Korea, and adult private tutoring in Seoul, South Korea, Panama, and Washington, DC. I have a Masters Degree in Communication from Florida Atlantic University. I am currently actively tutoring several adult and student clients who are seeking to improve their English grammar, pronunciation, and comprehension in the Tampa area.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have successfully produced numerous college level essays and research projects, including a graduate thesis in Intercultural Communication. I have worked privately as a freelance editor for several works of nonfiction and continuously edit material for professional acquaintances. I have strong skills in recognizing flaws in organization and recommending improvements in content to bring a piece of writing from average to unforgettable.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have a Master's Degree in Communication with more than 18 credit hours within the major. I have taught Public Speaking at Valencia Community College and Keiser College in Orlando, FL. I can help a student to improve their composition and organization of a presentation, provide assistance in relevant and thought provoking content, and most importantly advise on public speaking improvement and successful presentation strategies.
Spanish

Spanish

I studied Spanish extensively in college and spent a semester studying in Ecuador. I also lived in Panama for several years working with the U.S. Embassy and have passed the Foreign Service proficiency test in Spanish. I currently tutor several students ranging from middle school to early college level in Spanish language speaking and writing.
Writing

Writing

I have a Masters Degree in Communication and have completed several graduate level courses in Creative Nonfiction Writing. I have successfully produced numerous college level essays and research projects, including a graduate thesis in Intercultural Communication. I also have an essay published in a book entitled "Multicultural Reflections" edited by Kitty Oliver.
Grammar
Phonics
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Knowledgeable

she helps me correct my pronunciation and grammar issues. very helpful and I like the way she speaks. very clearly. We have scheduled once a week class. Hope my English will have a big improvement.

Carly, 7 lessons with Serena

Very useful session

The session was very useful. Serena helped me correct my pronunciation on many words. I feel much more comfortable making presentations now!

Holly, 14 lessons with Serena
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