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Steve S.
Chicago, Illinois
Improve your reading comprehension with an experienced educator with over 20 years experience
I have a graduate degree in education and nearly 20 years of teaching and private tutoring experience.
About Steve S.

I have over 13 years of teaching experience at both the secondary and post-secondary level, and I have lived and taught for nearly 10 years in Japan. I have an undergraduate degree in English with a concentration on writing, and a graduate degree in education with a specialization in TESL/TEFL. I am also a professional actor. I am an individual who is passionate about teaching and learning. I want to be available to everyone, regardless of one's financial situation. Please contact me if you'd like to set up a sliding scale fee.

Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College

Teaching since 1995

M.S., Education

Teaches ages 8+

Speaks Spanish, Japanese, English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Reading
Accent Reduction
English
English (ESL)
Essay Writing
Grammar
Public Speaking
Reading
Speech
TOEFL
Writing
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
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Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
30 minutes
$25
60 minutes
$50
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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4.8
52 Reviews
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Teacher's Studio

Steve is the best English teacher I've met. He works patiently and helps me to improve my English in my way. Studying with Steve is enjoyable. I will take lessons with him constantly.

Posted Jan 5, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Steve is a great tutor, and coach. He took the time to analyze where I needed to improve and worked patiently with me on those areas. Each session is a joy, and he reinforces improvement with positive affirmation. He has a great voice and a great teaching style. If he offers other lessons that I can use, I'll take them. He is the best!

Posted Oct 5, 2022
Online

Steve chooses very interesting topics to talk about and it does not feel like static learning. It feels like learning not only the language, but also getting even more knowledge about other topics. Highly recommend without any hesitation.

Posted Jul 20, 2022
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Private tutor
Apr 2003 - Present
Self-employed
Instructor of English as a Foreign Language
Aug 2008 - Apr 2013
Kwansei Gakuin University
Nishinomiya, Japan
Instructor of English as a Foreign Language
Aug 2003 - Mar 2008
Kansai Gaidai University
Hirakata, Japan
Instructor of English as a Second Language
Dec 2002 - Aug 2003
Virginia International University
Instructor of English as a Second Language
Sep 2002 - Aug 2003
The English House
Program Associate, Teacher Quality
Sep 2001 - Aug 2002
Public Education Network
Director, Teacher Quality Initiatives
Feb 2001 - Sep 2001
National Alliance of Business
Education Program Specialist
Feb 1999 - Feb 2001
U.S. Department of Education
ESOL Resource Teacher
Aug 1995 - Jan 1999
Pasco County Schools
Pasco County, Florida
Instructor of English as a Second Language
Jan 1995 - May 1995
Center for Intensive English Studies, Florida State University
M.S., Education
Aug 1994 - Aug 1995
Florida State University
B.S., English
Aug 1990 - Aug 1994
Florida State University
English
Native Proficiency
Japanese
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Education Policy
Jan 2001
University of Virginia

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Instructor details
Subject: Reading
Accent Reduction
English
English (ESL)
Essay Writing
Grammar
Public Speaking
Reading
Speech
TOEFL
Writing
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location: