Search
Nina W.'s Photo

Harvard Teaching Fellow, ESL;National Award Winning Writer of 20 Books
Nina W.

122 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $99

About Nina


Bio

Many learners want to improve their writing. I've published twenty English language textbooks with major publishers such as Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill, Macmillan, Cengage, and others. My novel was nominated as a "Best Book" by the American Library Association, voted a "Best Book" by the New York public libraries, and sold internationally in paperback. It will be reissued in 2025 as will my bestselling textbook, "Whaddaya Say" (included in libraries such as Stanford, Oxford University,...

Many learners want to improve their writing. I've published twenty English language textbooks with major publishers such as Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill, Macmillan, Cengage, and others. My novel was nominated as a "Best Book" by the American Library Association, voted a "Best Book" by the New York public libraries, and sold internationally in paperback. It will be reissued in 2025 as will my bestselling textbook, "Whaddaya Say" (included in libraries such as Stanford, Oxford University, UCLA, and others).

I'm on your team. If you have a goal, we'll achieve it. I create a special, customized lesson for each of my learners for all skills in any area of English-- conversation, listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, public speaking, business English, presentations, etc.

All of my learners receive custom exercises to make them sound more authoritative. A pronunciation "trick" improves ALL sounds of the English language instantly, and advanced writing techniques separate average writing from dynamic writing. AI writing, many times, is average because it doesn't address the most important goal of good writing -- emotion. My advanced writing techniques give practice in learning how to sway those who read your writing.

My English students come from some of the largest companies and universities in the world, and many have been promoted after they've worked with me, or achieved or gone beyond their goal scores on standardized tests like the TOEFL, TOEIC, etc. I also work with elementary, middle school, and high school learners.

I have a Master of Arts in Teaching English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and have produced and/or taught English programs for learners of organizations such as Toyota, Mazda Motors of America, Microsoft, Seiko, Sumitomo, Tatung, the State of California, Voice of America Radio, Tokyo University, universities such as UCLA and the University of California, Irvine, and other universities where I've trained teachers.

Online lessons; flexible hours


Education

University of California, Los Angeles, BA
World Literature
University of California, Los Angeles, MA in Linguistics and English
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $99
  • Rate details: The online hourly rate is a special, end-of-year, discounted rate.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 8/3/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

English

English

I have published twenty English language textbooks. I wrote a novel that was nominated as an American Library Association "Best Book", voted a "Best Book" by the New York Public Libraries, and sold internationally.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have a Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language from UCLA. I've taught English to employees of some of the largest corporations in the world including Toyota, Mazda, Sumitomo, Microsoft, UCLA, and others. I've written twenty English language textbooks for major publishers such as Pearson Education, McGraw-Hill, Heinle, and others. I was a teacher trainer at Long Beach State University and the University of California, Irvine. In addition to teaching ESL, all levels, all skills, I teach business English, and I've successfully prepared many learners to meet or exceed their TOEFL and TOEIC test scores.
Grammar

Grammar

I've published twenty English language textbooks with major publishers - McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, Macmillan, Cengage, and others.
Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

I'm a writer, and I've used Microsoft Word for many years.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I've published twenty English language textbooks on a variety of topics with major New York publishers. Meticulous proofreading has always been part of that process.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I've taught oral presentation skills to my corporate international students for many years. In addition, I've worked with companies on their oral presentation skills through the Employment Training Program, State of California, and at the university level through my ESL classes. I'm interested in teaching public speaking to internationals as part of my ESL expertise.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I've taught study skills at universities and community colleges during the forty years that I've been a teacher.
TOEFL

TOEFL

In addition to teaching ESL, all levels, all skills, I teach business English, and I've successfully prepared many learners to meet or exceed their TOEFL and TOEIC test scores.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

I wrote two books that expand vocabulary exponentially and teach techniques that free you from always needing to use a dictionary.
Writing

Writing

I have published twenty English language textbooks and wrote a novel that was nominated for two American Library Association awards and voted a "Best Book" by the New York Public Libraries.
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAT Writing
Spelling
Nina W.'s Photo

Questions? Contact Nina before you book.

Still have questions?

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (47 ratings)
5 star
(46)
4 star
(0)
3 star
(1)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Enthusiastically Continuing Writing Progress with Teacher Nina!

Both my nine-year-old daughter and I thoroughly enjoy Teacher Nina's classes. After just one session, we've already noticed significant improvements in our writing skills. We look forward to continuing our lessons with Teacher Nina.

Blair, 12 lessons with Nina

Nina is a great teacher! She’s inspiring. It’s a great pleasure for me to see a happy daughter after class with Nina. I’m amazed. Can TOEFL classes bring so much happiness?

Nina is a great teacher! She’s inspiring. It’s a great pleasure for me to see a happy daughter after class with Nina. I’m amazed. Can TOEFL classes bring so much happiness?

Maxim, 17 lessons with Nina

Highly professional tutor

Nina has outstanding knowledge about her subject and knows what you must do to improve your language skills. All our lessons were valuable and fruitful. She was batting a thousand.

Artur, 65 lessons with Nina
Hourly Rate: $99
Contact Nina