Deer Park, NY English Lessons

I can teach essay composition, creative writing, and poetry. I have been writing and editing poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and song lyrics seriously for over 10 years.

I've taught several sections of first-year composition at a university. I have written short stories and poetry in formal environments and for presentation. I have studied English, directly, through my degree in the field and through continued training at the graduate and doctorate levels. I have tutored both adolescents and adults and stand out, by reviews, as a smart, caring, helpful teacher.

Whether it's for English as a second language or College level papers, English is nothing more than a few words with rules on how to put them together, then once you learn them, you can creatively arrange them together to even make beautiful works of literature. I will break down your problem areas and make sure you have a strong grasp on what needs improvement. I learn languages for fun, English being the second language I learned and became fluent in, so I can help non-natives more than most because I can relate to their mistakes and may even have learned their language. I also work as a Freelance Copywriter and I have two minors in creative writing and copy writing that I got when I was getting my BFA in Graphic Design, so if you want to write copy or write creatively I will be more than happy to help.

I can tutor both English as a second language (ESL) and English for native English speakers.

I've been teaching English for 15 years and my students have gone on to speak and write with greater ease and fluency. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to think like a native English speaker and as time goes on, you'll be on your way to conversing with anyone you meet. I specialize in making learning English fun and exciting. Let me show you how easy it can be. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I prefer to Teach using a Highly INTERACTIVE approach.

Almost EVERY time, I seem to be able to make an almost INSTANT “Connection” with KIDS! I EXPLAIN – SLOWLY, using EVERYDAY words and expressions that kids ALREADY know and USE EVERYDAY. I use COMMON objects in THEIR home, usually RIGHT IN FRONT of where the Student is SITTING – to EXPLAIN IDEAS. I use my HANDS to form SHAPES to create VISUAL examples of what I am explaining.

Sometimes it even works after only ONE session!

YES - I said ONE Session! - They "GET IT"!

Thanks! - Alan.

I have been teaching and tutoring ESL for many years now, both in the USA and even abroad. I scored a 5 on both my AP Language and AP Literature exams. Because I myself have studied several languages, I am able to relate to my students frustrations in learning a second language. This helps me be a compassionate teacher!

I've been teaching English for 4 years and my high school students have gone on to great colleges with new writing and reading comprehension skills . I use your school text books, but also incorporate material we find together, material that interests you. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

My teaching style I use is completely dependent on the particular student being taught. I'm a big fan of the adage "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for the rest of his life." My objective is to enhance my students learning style and help them become independent learners.