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Since April 2020
Instructor since April 2020
English Tutoring for Students of All Levels (Incl. College-aged)
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From 30.04 C$ /h
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The class offered is a serious one for serious learners. Any and all topics can be covered depending on the student's English level. Some examples of what can be learned: test preparation, essay writing, grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, pronunciation, subject studying, etc.

Additionally, high level (advanced) English can be taught/tutored such as what's used in business should the student want to be taught this. Materials used in this class come from the real world to ensure the student gets a hands-on experience with the language.
Extra information
A printer or a computer and pen and paper are ideal. Otherwise, please have the material you want to study ready for review.
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  • Around Riga, Latvia
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  • Zvaigžņu iela, Latgale Suburb, Riga, Latvia
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About Me
I spent nearly 17 years of my life studying and working in the U.S. Of those years, about 10 were spent in school where I studied roughly 7 different majors since I really enjoy school. While I was in school, I decided to go get a teaching certificate known as an MA TESOL. I took this path because as a club senator I used to get praised for my writing ability which encouraged me to tutor others.

After I earned my certificate, I initially worked at a learning center with minority and disadvantaged ELA students (English Language Arts) of grades 2 to 11. Later on, I taught out of the country in classroom and one-on-one settings for about three years on almost all imaginable topics.

Personally, like working one-on-one the most, and I like to tailor the class to the student's needs. Whether that's going over homework or preparing for tests, I look at the grades as a reflection of the student's progress, and I aim for good results.
Education
Excelsior College. Albany, NY. Earned a Bachelor's of Science in Communication / Media Studies. Completed with a 3.88 GPA.
(Also studied multiple other majors at five other universities
Experience / Qualifications
TESOL Certification from SIT Graduate Institute (Vermont), Jan. 2012
About 4 years of ESL/EFL teaching/tutoring experience, most of it being one-on-one.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Russian
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
School
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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My name is Max I am 20 years old and a second-year medical student here in Riga.
I was born and raised in Bavaria in Germany.
The last two years of high school I spent in a Boarding School in Waterford in Ireland. Where I successfully graduated in the summer of 2019.
Then in summer 2020, I moved to Riga where I am currently studying medicine in English.
Teaching languages especially has always been a passion for me.
I find it important to create a space where the student feels comfortable to speak, write and learn without being judged for mistakes. I found it quite challenging when I first moved to Ireland to speak English because I was afraid of making mistakes but that is what stops the whole learning process. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn a language is to speak openly and freely and listen to try to understand more and more and more. I have seen clear improvements with a few Latvian friends who just speak English with me. I don't even teach them just the simple fact that they speak English for a few hours a week makes a huge difference and goes a long way in learning English.
If the goal is to be able to speak and understand English better then casual chats and conversations about interesting topics are all you going to need.
If you want to improve your grade in school a little bit then a bit of grammar would be good, but most of it is learned by speaking and listening.

English is not a hard language to learn, the pronunciation is quite simple and straightforward.
Grammar is a lot easier than Latvian, German, or French.
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Maxime
Hey,
My name is Max I am 20 years old and a second-year medical student here in Riga.
I was born and raised in Bavaria in Germany.
The last two years of high school I spent in a Boarding School in Waterford in Ireland. Where I successfully graduated in the summer of 2019.
Then in summer 2020, I moved to Riga where I am currently studying medicine in English.
Teaching languages especially has always been a passion for me.
I find it important to create a space where the student feels comfortable to speak, write and learn without being judged for mistakes. I found it quite challenging when I first moved to Ireland to speak English because I was afraid of making mistakes but that is what stops the whole learning process. In my opinion, the easiest way to learn a language is to speak openly and freely and listen to try to understand more and more and more. I have seen clear improvements with a few Latvian friends who just speak English with me. I don't even teach them just the simple fact that they speak English for a few hours a week makes a huge difference and goes a long way in learning English.
If the goal is to be able to speak and understand English better then casual chats and conversations about interesting topics are all you going to need.
If you want to improve your grade in school a little bit then a bit of grammar would be good, but most of it is learned by speaking and listening.

English is not a hard language to learn, the pronunciation is quite simple and straightforward.
Grammar is a lot easier than Latvian, German, or French.
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