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English with Dina S.

New York, New York

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 6-80
Speaks English
Teaching since 1990
TESOL certificate

    Excel in English reading comprehension and conversation- all ages- with experienced tutor

    Hi, I’m Dina S.- an experienced tutor for real results. I offer personalized tutoring for students of all ages and backgrounds. With 15 years of teaching and tutoring experience and a TESOL license for teaching English to speakers of other languages, I can guarantee a high quality learning experience. I have a master's degree in art history and a NYC Board of Education license for grades 1-8. I also founded a career school in New York City. So, if you want to speed up your reading or conversation skills or need help with job interview preparation with methods that are fun and results driven, I'm here to help. Contact me through Takelessons today and let's work together to achieve your goals or your child's goals. • Taught grades 1-8 as a licensed teacher by the NYC Board of Education • Master’s degree Tutor adults at all levels

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Fifth Avenue
    Student's Home
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7:30 AM-11:30 AM
    Wednesday
    7:30 AM-11 AM
    Thursday
    7:30 AM-10 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $18
    45 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $40
    90 minutes
    $45

    About Dina S.

    5.0
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    Hi, I’m Dina. I'm a certified ESL tutor with a passion for teaching. I grew up in New York City, so, of course, I speak English like a native.  I have a TESOL certificate, a board of Ed license and a master's degree in Art History, so I can create customized lessons based on your interests and goals. I have experience in running a career school in Queens and helping people find jobs. Whether you want to chat about your hobby, practice for a job interview, or prepare for a doctor's visit, I can help you improve your English skills. I can also help you or your children with reading comprehension. You'll read engaging texts out loud and express your opinions and thoughts in English. You'll write clear and coherent sentences and paragraphs with confidence, and learn how to make them better. I've been teaching adults for over five years at Community Impact, a foundation housed at Columbia University. My students tell me I help them communicate at school and on their jobs. I've also taught kids from grade 1 to 9 in The Board of Education in NYC and online to kids all over the world. One of my students said my classes are more interesting than school. One of my parents said I'm "patient and considerate." So, if you're looking for a friendly and patient ESL and English tutor, contact me today
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    Experience

    Instructor

    Sep, 2015 - Present

    Community Impact @ Columbia University

    Teach in person and online classes to adult immigrants from South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

    Online tutor: kids in China

    Sep, 2015 - Present

    DinaTutorU

    Tutor online from my home to students grades 1-9 in Beijing. Feature article: Westview News article July 2020 "Teaching English to Kids in China".

    President (now consultant

    Jan, 2003 - Jan, 2020

    Access Careers

    Established career school and developed long term strategic planning Developed ESL curriculum for international students and helped American students get jobs Worked with Workforce1 to get student vouchers Now consultant to Access

    Teacher

    Sep, 1992 - Jun, 2000

    New York City Board of Education

    Taught computer grade 1-8 Developed computer curriculum that incorporated English, Math, Social Studies and Science

    Education

    Masters Degree Major Art History

    Sep, 1965 - Jun, 1967

    Hunter College CUNY

    TESOL certificate

    May, 2020 - Aug, 2020

    Oxford Seminars

    Certifications

    TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification

    Aug, 2020

    Oxford Seminar

    Awards

    Certificate of Teacher Appreciation

    Jun, 2019

    Columbia University Community Impact ESOL program

    Languages

    English

    Professional Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles