Language Lessons in Laurel, MD. It's your time.

All levels. Children and adults

I know what it's like to learn a language as an adult. I learned Chinese at age 26. Upon returning from China, I learned to read and write Chinese while employed at Johns Hopkins University.

I have also been teaching ESL since 2003.

Hi! I am a native Russian speaker with over 7.5 years of experience teaching in private and public schools, as well as private tutoring.

I also have a Master's degree in Education and several teaching certifications. I love creating my own fun materials and assignments to supplement textbooks and conversation.

I have taught hundreds of students within the past decade across all ages and levels. My experience includes test preparation (TORFL, DLPT), job specific preparation (military, government, defense contractors, business, IT), and general conversational Russian.

If you have any questions about my background or services please don't hesitate to message me!

Best Regards

Have you ever taken a class and had so much fun that you forgot you were learning? That’s the best kind of education when it comes to acquiring a language! I have taught internationally as well as online for nearly fifteen years. Frequently, both in an international classroom setting and online, I have parents and friends who would like to stay for the class because they hear the laughter and realize that we are learning through fun! English is not an easy language , but my BA in English Writing and Literature has served me well! I hope to meet you in class soon!

I have twenty years experience in leadership and instruction and am CELTA trained to teach English. I have a passion for helping you achieve your goals and will work with you to do so. I can flex my schedule to meet your needs and accommodate your busy life.

I am proficient in Spanish and completed three years of study. As a substitute teacher I have taught Spanish classes on several occasions. As a professional tutor, I have helped individual students learn Spanish.

"Great tutor."
- Gerald G.Cibolo, TX on 6/19/13

Tim was an excellent tutor for my teenage son. He was always on time for their tutoring sessions, very accomendating to our busy schedule, and was very patient with my student. Tim adjusted and flexed to my son's tutoring needs. Tim changed channels and assisted with English as well as with Spanish as my son's studying needs dictated. He challenged my son and taught him how to determine the answer; he did not just give my son the answers. My student received fantastic scores on his homework and tests after studying with Tim. My son and I are very pleased with Tim as a tutor; I think you will be, too. We recommend Tim to meet your tutoring needs.