...My students have come from a variety of countries, including Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, Korea, and Thailand. I am also experienced in accent reduction, which I have studied privately. Many of my students were already fluent in English but wanted to improve their pronunciation in order to be easily understood. (read more)
...I am patient and kind, yet able to motivate students to work hard and achieve their potential. I spent many years working as a copy-editor and/or proofreader, so my knowledge of grammar is excellent. I have worked with test prep students for years and specifically with several GMAT students. (read more)
...I've also completed lessons on putting letters (consonant blends, consonant-vowel-consonant) together, sounding them out and then reading the word. There are so many "fun" activities to do to engage children in this learning process. Remembering what the sounds and words mean comes from repeati... (read more)
...My experience includes coaching high school English with college essays as well as proofreading and giving ideas for graduate school application essays. I have also taught courses in writing resumes for specific audiences. I bring international education experience and expertise. (read more)
My name is Gus S, and I’m an English teacher of 12 years. I have a variety of experience from teaching in CPS to suburban districts (currently teaching in the suburbs). I have taught: English 1, English 1 Acc., English 2, English 2 Acc., English 3, AP Language and Composition, and elective courses. I’ve also co-taught support level versions of the classes listed above. (read more)