Language learning works best with a teacher who has done this work at scale. I have over 20 years teaching English and ESOL to students ranging from elementary schoolers to working adults. Here's what I bring to a lesson:
For elementary students: I've taught corrective reading programs for young learners with learning disabilities and have a background as a literacy instruction specialist. I break reading and language skills into steps that help build confidence.
For adult ESL and...
Language learning works best with a teacher who has done this work at scale. I have over 20 years teaching English and ESOL to students ranging from elementary schoolers to working adults. Here's what I bring to a lesson:
For elementary students: I've taught corrective reading programs for young learners with learning disabilities and have a background as a literacy instruction specialist. I break reading and language skills into steps that help build confidence.
For adult ESL and career-focused learners: I've coached immigrant professionals on U.S. workplace communication and helped displaced adults build English skills for daily life and job advancement.
For TOEFL and college-bound students: I hold a PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy and have trained future teachers in second language instruction at Michigan State University. I understand both the mechanics of second language learning and the use of standardized tests assessing it, both at P-12 and college levels.
I speak English, Bengali, and Hindi, and was recognized with the Outstanding Instructor Award at the English Empower Center in 2022 and 2023. Whether you're a parent looking for reading support, an adult building career-ready English, or a student prepping for TOEFL, I'll build a plan around where you are and what you need to reach your goal.
