8 Biddeford Pool English Tutors

I have been teaching English Composition and Introduction to Literature Courses since 1994 at community colleges in New England, and one university in Detroit. I generally prefer to tutor one-on-one with students, giving them advice on how to improve their reading and writing skills. My focus in tutoring tends to be more on the process of reading and writing. I suggest methods for better reading comprehension such as keeping a reader's journal or taking notes, and methods for improving wri... ... More

I have been teaching ESL/ American accent for 10 years. I am passionate about teaching and seeing my students eyes light up with understanding. I teach ESL and Pronunciation with speech therapy techniques and music. My students and learn with fun and joy. I have been teaching Asian students to speak the American Accent. I view Teaching as a gift I give myself and my students. I bring years of experience and the desire to see my students succeed. I teach ESL with passion and experience. My ... ... More

During college, I tutored a local high-school student who was struggling in her chemistry class. Right away we developed a productive working relationship and in almost no time my student's grades improved significantly - she went from receiving below average scores to As. My student, her mother and I were beside ourselves with delight - I would absolutely love the opportunity to reproduce these results with other students. I am a strong believer in starting with a student's strengths, build... ... More

I have a master's degree in teaching English and ten years of experience working with students in NYC and Maine. I also have a Maine State license to teach English to grades 7-12 at the 100 level (highly qualified). I passionately love to read and write and yet I understand that not everybody is born loving reading and writing. I have learned to ask the questions that will help students discover their own interests and build on them so they can get the practice they need to become successf... ... More

Here, I’d like to share a bit about my qualifications, experience with teaching, and my value as a tutor. I recently graduated from Cornell University with honors and a GPA of 3.9. As a history major, I honed my talents for research, reading, and writing during my studies. These talents were notably recognized when I received the $2,000 Cornelis W. DeKiewet Award for Cornell’s most outstanding third-year history student. I also minored in Spanish and spent a semester abroad in Argentina, wher... ... More