Former teacher. Primary/Secondary school tutoring.

From 162 C$ /h

I’m a former primary school teacher with over eight years of private tutoring experience in Amsterdam. I’ve worked with students attending Dutch, British and other international schools, including the British School and ISA, and am familiar with the different curricula and expectations.

I specialise in working with students with ADHD and other learning differences. Alongside teaching the subject, I help with the things that can make schoolwork difficult: getting started, staying focused, organising assignments and knowing what to do when you feel stuck. This might mean breaking work into smaller steps, trying a different explanation or taking a break before coming back to a problem. I take the time to get to know each student and understand what works for them.

I teach maths, English and other primary school subjects, with particular experience supporting children who are learning in English as a second language. Students come to me for different reasons: some need help keeping up at school, some have lost confidence, and others enjoy a subject and want more of a challenge. I want them to feel comfortable asking questions and saying when something doesn’t make sense.

Having moved between countries myself, I also understand how much students have to adjust when they enter a new school system. I can help them work through unfamiliar material and expectations while they settle in.

Before moving to Amsterdam, I taught all subjects in Grades 1 and 2 at a private international school in Dubai. I’m American and a native English speaker, with a BA in Sociology from UCLA and an MSc in Medical Anthropology and Sociology from the University of Amsterdam. I also work as a writer and editor, and support secondary school and university students with essay planning, academic writing and research.

Lessons are available in Amsterdam or online. Feel free to send me a message with your child’s age, school and what you’re looking for help with!

An additional travel fee applies to lessons at your home if the journey is more than 20 minutes by bike.

Extra information

We can consult together prior to lessons to assess what materials are needed to best help you learn :)

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About Me

Hello! I’m an American tutor and former primary school teacher based in Amsterdam. I have over 16 years of tutoring experience, including more than eight years working with students here in Amsterdam.

I’ve taught students attending Dutch, British and other international schools, and work with children, teenagers and adults. I specialise in supporting students with ADHD and other learning differences, and have particular experience helping children who are learning in English as a second language.

One of the things I enjoy most about private tutoring is getting to know a student over time and seeing their confidence grow. Some students need help understanding a subject; others need support getting started, organising their work or feeling comfortable asking questions. I work with each student to understand what they find difficult and what helps them learn.

Before moving to the Netherlands, I spent two years teaching all subjects in Grades 1 and 2 at the International School of Choueifat in Dubai. Having moved between countries myself, I understand the challenges of adjusting to a new school, language and way of doing things.

Alongside tutoring, I work as a writer and editor. I previously worked as a qualitative researcher at the University of Amsterdam, where I continue to give an annual lecture. I also help secondary school and university students with essay planning, academic writing and research, and teach English to adults.

I offer lessons in person in Amsterdam and online. Feel free to send me a message about what you’re looking for, and we can discuss lessons and availability!

Education

University of Amsterdam (UvA)
MSc in Medical Anthropology and Sociology

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
BA in Sociology, with a minor in Philosophy
Graduated with honours

UCLA Extension
Qualification in Paralegal Studies

Experience / Qualifications

• Over 16 years of tutoring experience, including more than eight years of private tutoring in Amsterdam.
• Two years as a classroom teacher at the International School of Choueifat in Dubai, teaching all subjects in Grades 1 and 2.
• Experience supporting students in Dutch, British and other international schools, including the British School and ISA.
• Specialisation in supporting students with ADHD and other learning differences.
• English as a second language teaching for children and adults, with additional training in ESL teaching methods.
• Academic writing, essay planning and research support for secondary school and university students.
• Experience teaching both in person and online, including tutoring through Wyzant.
• Professional experience in research, writing and editing, including a former qualitative research role at the University of Amsterdam.
• Extensive childcare experience and experience working closely with families.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

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120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

School

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

Math

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ESL, ESL for expat parents, ESL in the Netherlands

150 C$ /h

I’m a native English speaker from the US and a former international school teacher with over eight years of private tutoring experience in Amsterdam. I teach adults and children, from complete beginners to people who already speak English but want to feel more comfortable using it. I’ve also completed additional training in teaching English as a second language.

I especially enjoy teaching adults. You might want to feel more comfortable speaking with your child’s teachers, meeting new people, making appointments or using English at work. We’ll talk about what you need English for and build our lessons around that, with time for conversation as well as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and writing.

Having moved countries myself, I understand how tiring it can be to settle somewhere new when everyday conversations take extra effort. Lessons are a place to practise, ask questions and work through things you find difficult without feeling rushed. You’re welcome to bring along an email you need to write, something you’ve heard but didn’t understand, or a situation you’d like to practise for. I’m also happy to share what I’ve learned from living in Amsterdam over the years.

For children and teenagers, I combine English teaching with their schoolwork, helping them develop the language they need to understand lessons, complete assignments and participate in class. I’ve worked with students in Dutch, British and other international schools, and have particular experience supporting children who are new to learning in English. I also specialise in working with students with ADHD and other learning differences.

Before moving to Amsterdam, I taught Grades 1 and 2 at the International School of Choueifat in Dubai. Alongside tutoring, I now work as a writer and editor. I hold a BA from UCLA and an MSc from the University of Amsterdam.

Lessons are available in person in Amsterdam or online. Feel free to send me a message about your current level and what you’d like help with!

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I base my lessons on you and can adapt lessons to what you require. I have experience working with very low levels of English and literacy through to university level. We can work on conversation and fluency, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading or writing.

We can talk together about what you want and how I can help you get there.

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Hello parents! My name is Sandra. I am a native English speaker from New York State. I have a USA teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Inclusive Education (Grades K-6 and Students with Disabilities) from the State University of New York at Fredonia. My experiences include teaching at primary international schools in Belgrade, Serbia for 2 years and 3 years at international schools in The Hague, Netherlands. I have worked at two IB primary schools. Alongside teaching at international schools, I have 8 years of experience teaching English. I also have experience teaching grade 1 and 3 in elementary schools in New York State. I have taught children from 2-17 years old and adults. My students range in levels from beginners who are new to learning English, to fluent English speakers that need support or would like to further excel or maintain their fluency. Based on my experiences, I have learned to adjust my teaching style based on different students' needs, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and learning abilities.

Lessons are provided to children and teenagers. Lessons are customized to the learning needs of your child. Whether that be learning English for the first time or practicing improvement of speaking, reading, comprehension, pronunciation, listening, writing, grammar, etc. Lessons can be aimed towards learning a topic such as food, animals, sports, emotions, and more.

For children who are fluent English speakers, tutoring can be given to further excel in particular areas. Subjects that interest the student such as science, history or world topics can be incorporated into the lesson to broaden their knowledge. Support can also be provided in learning organizational skills, research, and mini projects for older children. I am available to help with studying, homework, or school projects. For online learning, I use a variety of platforms, websites, educational games, and e-books to reach the learning goals of my students. Additional homework can be provided if requested.

Depending on the students age, lesson duration is adjusted. If you are looking for lessons for siblings, please reach out to me to discuss the best schedule for your children. My aim is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all my students.

I hope you can join my English lessons! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I can provide my resume or reference letters if requested. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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I specialise in English (British & American) tuition for native and non-native speakers of all ages, and have experience working with:
• young children learning English for the first time
• primary- and secondary-school students studying the English language and its literatures
• adult professionals and seniors wishing to improve their language skills, or develop pronunciation or presentational skills

I have two degrees in English language and literature (B.A. and Mst) from the University of Oxford, and I am also a graduate of the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Diploma program. I've developed a creative approach in my sessions with students that involves applying a student's particular talents and interests (regardless of subject) in the process of language acquisition, along with the simultaneous development of critical skills like close and careful reading, argumentation, written style, and effective communication.

I am versed in the requirements and intricacies of a range of national and international diploma programs. When working with students supplementing an academic syllabus, my goal is always to position them to succeed in the assignments and assessments laid out by a primary instructor.

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English has become the Lingua Franca of our times. It's a valuable skill to possess, beneficial for everyone. It comes handy in the ever-developing world that we live in and opens doors to many places, also in the mind. Additionally, bilingualism enhances the cognitive skills.

Whether you'd like to improve your speaking skills and break the language barrier or you wish to prepare better for an English exam, I come to an aid.

In 2023, I've obtained a Master degree in Linguistics at the University of Amsterdam. I've achieved the C1+ levels in English, on the CEFR scale. I have 2 years of experience living in London, where I acquired RP (received pronunciation) and 7 years of experience in the International Academia (Amsterdam). My linguistic background gives me the capacity to explain the sounds and various processes of the language, from a perspective many natives do not know. In teaching, I practice the holistic approach. It is my belief that language is for people of every age and education, but I'm aware that everyone deserves a personal approach. In the first session, we always do a needs analysis and become acquainted, to make sure we click as people and will enjoy working away at your personal language goals.

Over the years, my classes, have proven to raise the confidence levels of students. We practice knowledge in English, on 4 levels of proficiency: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.

I will focus on your strengths and guide you to how to use those to your advantage in learning. We will elicit your potential. With a little help, I am sure you will achieve the goals you set for yourself.

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🎤 English Presentation Coach | Public Speaking Anxiety Support | Interview Skills Trainer
Do you need to give a presentation in English, but feel anxious about delivering it with confidence and impact? You're not alone—many students and professionals struggle with nerves, clarity, and structure when speaking in front of others.

I offer 1:1 public speaking and presentation coaching to help you:

Overcome public speaking anxiety

Build confident delivery skills

Create clear, engaging presentations

Improve spoken English fluency for presentations

Practice and perfect interview responses

🎓 About Me
I hold a PhD from Leiden University and have spent over a decade giving academic presentations around the world—speaking to audiences from 20 to over 1000 people. In parallel, I’ve worked for nearly 10 years as a theatre producer, blending performance technique with public communication.

This unique combination allows me to coach clients through:

Voice control and body language

Speech structure and flow

Audience engagement techniques

Interview success strategies for schools, jobs, or panels

🧠 Who This Is For:
Students preparing for class presentations, thesis defenses, or university interviews

Professionals needing to present at work meetings, pitches, or conferences

Non-native English speakers who want to speak clearly and confidently in English

Anyone with public speaking anxiety who wants to build real confidence

🗣 Let’s Turn Nerves Into Excitement
I’ll help you feel calm, clear, and charismatic when presenting—whether in person or online. With customized exercises and feedback, you’ll walk away with tools to command the room and connect with your audience.

📍 Available online worldwide and in-person in Amsterdam
📩 Message me today to start building powerful, confident presentations in English!

Izhar

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Maths is a subject that requires clarity of concepts. Sometimes it happens that our basic concepts are not clear thats why we are not able to solve questions efficiently. I'll be discussing with you where exactly you are, will come to your level, and then take you up with me from there.
I am a teacher with whom you can ask any basic silly concept to any complex one.

COURSE OUTLINE:
* Foundation of Mathematics
* Basic concepts in Mathematics
* Algebra and Trigonometry
* Elementary statistics
* Modern Geometry
* Calculus
* Differential Equations
This is an outline of the course. Apart from this, if you have any doubt on any particular topic, you can obviously clear that concept with me.

Let's start and make it fun.

Alex

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English is filled with nuances and I can help decode this anywhere from basic English to improving vocabulary and conversational skills with a Native Londoner.
Chemistry and other science and maths tutoring available: I can do all school levels and break down science and maths problems making it as simple as possible, also a lot of learning with question solving sets as.

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During my studies in Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam (graduated in 2015, MSc.) and in addition to my job as a consultant, I have always taught mathematics and statistics to secondary school students and university students (HBO and WO) with great pleasure. Since 2022 I work parttime as a math teacher and educational advisor in the Emma Children's Hospital in Amsterdam and besides I teach private students.

Lessons can be taught in English or Dutch and face-to-face or online, depending on the location.

Location face-to-face classes: Citizen M Amsterdam, at your home or in the public library.

It is possible to arrange group lessons (max 3 students).

Yasin

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Mathematics, physics and arithmetic are subjects that many people have difficulty with. I believe that with good guidance, anyone can get a good grade for these subjects. During the lessons we look at what the stumbling points are, which I will then explain in the best possible way what is clearest for the student. Exact subjects can be made much easier by applying handy tricks. During the lessons I will convey this in the clearest possible way. Everyone thinks differently and I take that into account. Together we will see what works best for you!

Working with numbers can be a lot of fun and I would like to pass that on to others!

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I immerse myself in the material that a student has difficulty with, in this case a language and/or a math problem. It is true that I am currently guiding a girl from secondary education with beginners French and German.
But the majority of my tutoring children come from groups 6, 7 and 8 of primary school.

Summer

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With over 20 years of experience, I have taught both primary and secondary education in private and public schools. During this time, I have worked with second-language English learners as well as students with learning disabilities.

Additionally, I can provide assistance in helping your child improve their organizational skills.

Please note that I offer tutoring exclusively in Amsterdam and not in the surrounding areas.

Lilya

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Looking for extra help with English at school? You've come to the right place. I'm happy to help you with all your questions and guide you in practicing the subjects you find difficult. Are you doing really well with speaking, but do you feel like writing is a bit less successful? Then we'll work together on fun assignments to improve your writing skills. So whether you find everything about the subject a bit difficult, or certain subjects such as writing, listening or speaking skills: I'm happy to help you find the way that suits you best to make progress in this. I adapt my lessons to the level and learning style of each student, so that you can achieve your goal as well as possible.

If you have specific questions about your schoolwork or if you have trouble with English at school, it is best to use the material you receive at school in the tutoring as a guideline. I can then supplement this with more assignments and material that suits your level.

I myself went to a bilingual high school and studied English at International Baccalaureate (IB) level. So if you need help practicing for a Cambridge or IB exam, that is also possible!

Please feel free to contact me if you are interested or have any questions.

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If you are struggling with a specific subject, we can look together at what you are good at and what we can best focus on during the sessions. A few subjects that I have coached students in in the past are: mathematics, business economics, economics, arithmetic, accounting/accountancy, cost accounting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, corporate finance, risk management and investments. I give tips on which information is most important, how you can best prepare for the subject, and how you can best read test questions. This method has proven to be very effective!

During my sessions I coach almost everyone! From pupils at the vmbo to (almost) graduates at the university, in all financial-economic subjects. Because of this I have developed a coaching structure that is effective, efficient, and fun.

During exam training I work with old exams with a focus on the latest developments in the field. In this way I ensure that students get a good grip on the exam material and enter the exams with confidence. During the training I teach the students how an exam is structured so that they feel familiar with the final exam.

Tutoring or homework support are designed in consultation. Some pupils or students benefit from doing assignments together, while others need more explanation of the theory.

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Experienced English and French teacher offering personalised lessons for children, teenagers and adults. I specialise in after-school support, helping students build confidence, improve language skills, and stay organised with their homework.
With over 8 years of teaching experience, I work especially well with young learners and create lessons that are engaging, structured, and adapted to each child’s needs. I support:
• English and French language learning
• Homework help and study skills
• Cambridge English preparation (Young Learners, Starters, Movers, Flyers, etc.)
• Confidence-building for speaking and communication
• Tailored support for international or bilingual students
My teaching style is fun, calm, and encouraging while maintaining clear progress and structure. I use an online learning platform where all materials, exercises, and lesson content are shared so students and parents can easily follow progress.
Lessons are available:
✔ Online
✔ At your home (house calls possible depending on location)
✔ After school hours and flexible scheduling
My goal is to make learning positive, motivating, and effective so children feel comfortable, supported, and proud of their progress.

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I help students achieve their best grades at school. My goal is to provide them with personal guidance, complete and discuss assignments, prepare them for tests and Cito assessments, and help them reach their full potential. I assist primary school children with their subjects and secondary school students with core subjects, such as Mathematics and Chemistry.