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Review by Shila
"Wonderful teacher. I have only had two lessons with Mojy (Mozhgan) but will certainly continue!"
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Mojy (Mozhgan) H.
Review by Birck
"I was signed up for a series of half-hour lessons, but Pantelis worked to get as much good work into that time as possible. He zeroed in on my weak spots
and we worked on those, both together via Google hangouts and by myself using online classrooms that I was totally unaware of before taking these lessons. I had a tiny background in the language when we started, but he made the most of it. It was a great experience. During the time we were working together, he left town and was actually talking to me from his home in Greece, although it took me a while to figure that out. He was able to report on what was happening on the island while he was there. I recommend Pantelis as a teacher without reservation."
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Baltimore, MD teacher:
Pantelis P.
Review by Gloria
"Great lesson today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Marina K.
Review by John. H
"Wonderful Teacher, Wonderful person."
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Mojy (Mozhgan) H.
Review by Nicole
"I agree with all of the reviews. Mojy is wonderful wonderful teacher. Thank you Mojy."
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Mojy (Mozhgan) H.
Review by Donna
"Three lessons in and loving it!"
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Julissa F.
Review by Scott
"Mojy deserves the 5 stars and even more! Great instructor and Test prep, very pleasant and understanding. Recommend to all, learned a lot from her session
s and I will continue more!"
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Baltimore, MD teacher:
Mojy (Mozhgan) H.
Review by Justin
"Ms Julissa will goes through all my son's working paper. And teach him setup by step! Thanks a lot Ms Julissa"
Baltimore, MD teacher:
Julissa F.
Review by Catherine
"Pantelis is a great teacher that focuses on what is important and useful. His materials and resources are very good and I'm very excited to continue learn
ing!"
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Baltimore, MD teacher:
Pantelis P.
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Popular Language Instructors near Ellicott City
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About Monica
I have a Master's Degree in Education and 5 years of teaching experience. I have been a private tutor now for the past 8 years for children ages 4 years old and up. I tutor elementary, middle, high school and adults. I can also tutor PDF Bookmakring or PDF Bookmark documents for you,
I am familiar with common core and school standards. I would be more than happy to speak with you or your child's teacher regarding their needs.
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While I have extremely high expectations for all my students, I adjust my approach for each student in order to best serve him or her; for many of my students, for example, I design specific programs centered around goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. I am very familiar with different learning styles. I am very flexible in scheduling and meeting my student’s needs. So far for t
I am familiar with common core and school standards. I would be more than happy to speak with you or your child's teacher regarding their needs.
*** Lesson Details ***
While I have extremely high expectations for all my students, I adjust my approach for each student in order to best serve him or her; for many of my students, for example, I design specific programs centered around goals, strengths, and areas for improvement. I am very familiar with different learning styles. I am very flexible in scheduling and meeting my student’s needs. So far for t
he last several years, I have been very successful in one-on-one tutoring and have managed to pull many students from grades of D's & F's to A's and B's.
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Workbooks, flashcards, journals, lessons, projects, etc
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Reading, Spelling, Phonics, Math, English,
*** Studio Equipment ***
Workbooks, flashcards, journals, lessons, projects, etc
*** Specialties ***
Reading, Spelling, Phonics, Math, English,
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Monica U.
Columbia, MD 21045
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$45
/ 60-min
About Lisa R.
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About Lisa
30 minute in home/travel lessons are available as an introductory rate for the first 5 lessons with prices subject to change based on travel time and cost.
International Scholar looking to help your children, teenagers, or yourself learn Spanish or Portuguese.
M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University with a 3.5 GPA. My degree also makes me well qualified to teach, American History, World History, Social Studies, and Political Science.
My first experience with tutoring was in 2004, when I helped to tutor middle school students learning English as a second language (ESL). I also have a year of experience as a teaching assistant on a study abroad program in Brazil. During the program I taught a basic Portuguese class for the college students and conducted simultaneous translations. I also have 8 years of ex
International Scholar looking to help your children, teenagers, or yourself learn Spanish or Portuguese.
M.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University with a 3.5 GPA. My degree also makes me well qualified to teach, American History, World History, Social Studies, and Political Science.
My first experience with tutoring was in 2004, when I helped to tutor middle school students learning English as a second language (ESL). I also have a year of experience as a teaching assistant on a study abroad program in Brazil. During the program I taught a basic Portuguese class for the college students and conducted simultaneous translations. I also have 8 years of ex
perience teaching special needs children (autism).
More than three years experience training adults on IT programs such as MS Project and PowerPoint. More than three years experience training event planners in the U.S. Courts.
I currently use Spanish at my work on a daily basis.
I worked at the Embassy of Brazil in D.C. for three years, speaking Portuguese everyday. I have done Portuguese- English, English-Portuguese interpretation for them at events in the U.S. I work full time so am available on weekends and weeknights only.
More than three years experience training adults on IT programs such as MS Project and PowerPoint. More than three years experience training event planners in the U.S. Courts.
I currently use Spanish at my work on a daily basis.
I worked at the Embassy of Brazil in D.C. for three years, speaking Portuguese everyday. I have done Portuguese- English, English-Portuguese interpretation for them at events in the U.S. I work full time so am available on weekends and weeknights only.
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· Portuguese · Online
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Lisa R.
Elkridge, MD 21075
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
About Massimo D.
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About Massimo
My name is Massimo, I was born and I spent all my life in Italy since I moved, three year ago in US with my family for a new great adventure. I am so enthusiastic to be able to share with you the knowledge of the language of the greatest poets and writers, knowledge of one of the most beautiful country in the world, rich of history and art, and why not share "in Italian" some of the most terrific recipes for the most refined palate.
The classes in Italian cuisine are tailored to your interests and your skill level. I can teach you how to prepare a "quick win" dinner for all the family or to prepare "single size" amazing meals ready for all the week. I can teach how to make handmade pasta with semolina or with whole wheat. Have you ever tasted a terrific Tiramisu...with strawberries?
How I understand I can be a good Italian tutor,
The classes in Italian cuisine are tailored to your interests and your skill level. I can teach you how to prepare a "quick win" dinner for all the family or to prepare "single size" amazing meals ready for all the week. I can teach how to make handmade pasta with semolina or with whole wheat. Have you ever tasted a terrific Tiramisu...with strawberries?
How I understand I can be a good Italian tutor,
patient, helpful and always ready to arouse the attention of my students? My youngest son, Vietnamese, is the best proof of my skill. He was able to speak a really good Italian in less than three months. Then I found to be "good" with adults as well. I started to teach Italian to some friends and after to friends of friends .... and it worked again!
Key word? Talk, watch, read, listen and talk again!
I am aware the Italian has one of the most complex grammars, but I also know that speaking and reading and watching Italian movies, soccer game or Television News makes automatic to learn the basic rules useful for a good conversation. We can use a really simple grammar book to support with the basic rules up to more advanced grammar books if we may need.
My tutoring approach is focus on student's weaknesses and strengths: use the seconds to correct the firsts. What it is important is to work on what you really like (movie, politics, receipts, actors, history, vacations, ...) and I promise it works. I already experienced this approach with a lot of students and friends who want to speak Italian and know Italy ...waiting for a great vacation "nel Bel Paese".
I try to be flexible with time and I offer makeup classes in case of 24 hours cancellation. I have an quite full equipped office at home but I am available to travel if it is more convenient for the students.
I hope see you soon.. A presto!!
Key word? Talk, watch, read, listen and talk again!
I am aware the Italian has one of the most complex grammars, but I also know that speaking and reading and watching Italian movies, soccer game or Television News makes automatic to learn the basic rules useful for a good conversation. We can use a really simple grammar book to support with the basic rules up to more advanced grammar books if we may need.
My tutoring approach is focus on student's weaknesses and strengths: use the seconds to correct the firsts. What it is important is to work on what you really like (movie, politics, receipts, actors, history, vacations, ...) and I promise it works. I already experienced this approach with a lot of students and friends who want to speak Italian and know Italy ...waiting for a great vacation "nel Bel Paese".
I try to be flexible with time and I offer makeup classes in case of 24 hours cancellation. I have an quite full equipped office at home but I am available to travel if it is more convenient for the students.
I hope see you soon.. A presto!!
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· Italian · In studio
· Italian · In home
· Italian Cooking · In home
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Massimo D.
Annandale, VA 22003
starting at
$40
/ 60-min
About Adzua R.
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I am a Elementary Math Specialist with 4 years of experience. I have worked with children of all ages and love to inspire excellence through creative activities. I currently work with students who have learning differences including dyslexia and ADD.
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Adzua R.
Washington, DC 20011
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$30
/ 30-min
About Naomi K.
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About Naomi
I was originally born in Cincinnati, Ohio in a large family (youngest of nine kids), and we all attended Catholic schools... this is where I started learning Spanish. I have studied it (and English Literature) for many years, then eventually won a scholarship to study/travel in Mexico for six months. I returned from Mexico fluent, graduated from college with honors in language and Humanities, then decided to go live in Washington, DC to use that language. I got into corporate training, working 10 years at Fannie Mae as I traveled to 38 of the 50 states to help them train banks on their financial systems. I later began working in healthcare, and got certified as an interpreter AND as an Instructional Designer. I have designed educational programs ever since at hospitals, schools, educational centers, retail organizations, and with hig
her education (now at GWU). My hobbies include speaking Spanish, swimming, listening to jazz, playing with my daughter and my beagle.
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· Spanish · In home
· Spanish · In home
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Naomi K.
Washington, DC 20001
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$50
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About Thomas Y.
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I am born and have grown up Deaf. I regularly communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
During my time at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), I weekly met a few students and helped them with their ASL courses. I signed words and sentences to these students when they asked me questions.
After I have graduated from RIT, I have worked at two federal agencies for three years. At one of these federal agencies, I have participated in ASL courses by one-on-one signing words and sentences to tutees and by having these tutees copy these words and sentences in ASL.
I can provide ASL lessons in the alphabet, common signs, visual description, classifiers, sentence structure, facial expression, body language, specialized signs, and ethical or professional relationships with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people. In addition these le
During my time at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), I weekly met a few students and helped them with their ASL courses. I signed words and sentences to these students when they asked me questions.
After I have graduated from RIT, I have worked at two federal agencies for three years. At one of these federal agencies, I have participated in ASL courses by one-on-one signing words and sentences to tutees and by having these tutees copy these words and sentences in ASL.
I can provide ASL lessons in the alphabet, common signs, visual description, classifiers, sentence structure, facial expression, body language, specialized signs, and ethical or professional relationships with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people. In addition these le
ssons, I can explain how signs and sentence structure form.
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Thomas Y.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
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$15
/ 45-min
About Consuelo C.
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About Consuelo
Hola! Consuelo has been teaching private lessons since 1986 and is currently available to teach lessons at your home, at her studio, and online. Consuelo has helped middle and high school students raise their grades to obtain the maximum scores possible after they were close to failing. She has helped high school students obtain scores of "5" on their Spanish Language and Literature AP tests. She has also prepared many students for trips abroad that no prior experience. She has worked with young children and senior citizens in their Spanish language acquisition.
Consuelo received her training at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia in 1982 where she received her certificate. As an expert in her field, Consuelo looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Consuelo likes helping her students feel empowered by ch
Consuelo received her training at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia in 1982 where she received her certificate. As an expert in her field, Consuelo looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Consuelo likes helping her students feel empowered by ch
allenging them in fun ways.
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· Spanish · Online
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Consuelo C.
Washington, DC 20007
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$30
/ 30-min
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I hold a Bachelor's degree in Teaching a Foreign language. Currently, I am a graduate student at Arkansas Tech University, majoring in TESOL. I have taught Vietnamese for the U.S State Department employees at Foreign Services Institute (FSI) for more than 6 years. I have taught other government agency employees in other language schools in DC area. I also taught English for high school students in Vietnam for 9 years before coming to the U.S. I am a certified Vietnamese tester at FSI. I have helped a great number of students successfully pass their End of Training Test at FSI with level 2 and 3 Speaking and Reading according to ILR descriptions. I am experienced in teaching beginning to advanced level. Not only do I teach the language, but I also teach Vietnamese culture to my students so they are aware of cross-culture when they go and w
ork in Vietnam. I apply a great deal of techniques and principles of teaching a foreign language which I gained from my pedagogical university and from my work experience. I use appropriate approaches and methods to tailor to different individual learners' need and learning style. I use communicative method and task-based approach to enhance students' talking time. Students can communicate in Vietnamese from day one.
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Mylinh N.
Vienna, VA 22180
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$25
/ 30-min
About Eliska P.
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I am an experienced ESL teacher, qualified interpreter and translator. I am a native Czech and new to the US. Studying interpreting and translation helped me to understand differences between the languages which I then applied when teaching my husband Czech.
During my classes, you will feel encouraged and motivated to learn the language. My students feel really comfortable with me and look forward to the next class. The language is not hard, when you make it fun!
During my classes, you will feel encouraged and motivated to learn the language. My students feel really comfortable with me and look forward to the next class. The language is not hard, when you make it fun!
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Eliska P.
Arlington, VA 22201
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$24
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I have been a professional educator for over 30 years, having just retired from 16 years public school teaching. I graduated from Edinburgh University, Scotland with a degree in Modern Languages, & from Catholic University of America with a PhD in Comparative Literature.
Teaching is my one great passion - I want to share my love of languages and literature with learners of all ages. I have taught elementary school children, high school students, college students and adults - including Franciscan brothers in a monastery!
My other interests include music, reading, gardening and travel. This year I hope to visit Portugal for the first time, and to also learn how to draw and do watercolors.
I am active in our local community including volunteering and mentoring in various organizations .
Teaching is my one great passion - I want to share my love of languages and literature with learners of all ages. I have taught elementary school children, high school students, college students and adults - including Franciscan brothers in a monastery!
My other interests include music, reading, gardening and travel. This year I hope to visit Portugal for the first time, and to also learn how to draw and do watercolors.
I am active in our local community including volunteering and mentoring in various organizations .
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Ghida A.
Vienna, VA 22180
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$67
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