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English with Dina S.

New York, New York

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 6-80
Teaching since 1990
TESOL certificate

    Creative, NEVER BORING teacher creates personalized English lessons and mock job interviews

    I’m Dina, a creative and NEVER BORING English teacher with a master’s degree and a teaching license from the NYC Board of Ed and I love teaching English online or in person if you're in NYC. Whether you want to improve your English skills, get help reading a book of your choice or prepare for a test, I can help you achieve your goals. I also work with people who have ADHD. I have a lot of experience and qualifications as a teacher. I also have a master’s degree in art history, a NYC Board of Education license for grades 1-8, and I started a career school. I’m very passionate about art and creativity, and I serve on the board of Artful Explorers, a nonprofit organization that promotes art education. I use my creativity to make my classes interesting and engaging. I customize my lessons to suit your needs and interests. For example, If there's a novel you need help to understand, we can read and discuss it. If you are looking for a job, we can practice mock interviews and work on your resume. If you are a kid who loves drawing, we can learn reading by writing words, sentences and stories and illustrating them. My main goal is to help you enjoy reading and speaking English, I always find articles and stories that are relevant and interesting to you, and we have lively discussions about them. I also encourage you to tell me about your hobbies, your dreams, and your reasons for learning. I want to make you feel comfortable and confident in your abilities. I ‘ve taught grades 2-8 in the NYC Board of Ed. I will tailor my lessons to your child’s interests and goals: reading, writing, speaking, or listening skills. I will teach your child how to find the main idea, express opinions, learn new vocabulary, and use correct grammar. Your child will also have fun with engaging activities and games. Charmaine says I "incorporate creative activities to make my son want to learn more." Elizabeth, a 15 year old student says her English grades have improved and she enjoys my classes. I taught adults at Community Impact @ Columbia University and many adults online. I can help you master English for work or school and overcome your challenges in communicating in everyday situations. I can also help you write resumes and prepare for interviews. So, if you’re looking for a patient, NEVER BORING, English teacher, contact me today. The first 1/2 hour lesson is free. Other educational activities: • Taught grades 1-8 as a licensed teacher by the NYC Board of Education • Master’s degree

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    Fifth Avenue
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-3:30 AM
    7:30 AM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    7:30 AM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    7:30 AM-4 PM
    Thursday
    7:30 AM-1:30 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM-12 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-4:30 PM
    9:30 PM-12 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $28
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $55

    About Dina S.

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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

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    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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