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Mar 29 2008

English Tutor for Middle School, High School, College, ESL
Students

I help students with homework and support them by reviewing
and expanding basic reading comprehension and writing
skills:  grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary,
creative thinking, research strategies, and principles of
composition.  I foster organizational and critical thinking
skills for
high school writing and the SAT.

 I have tutored and privately for three
years and have ten years experience teaching history and
anthropology in a museum setting.  I have considerable
experience with college level ESL students and am presently
in an ESL certificate program.

The first hour of tutoring is complimentary; my tutoring fee
is $25 per hour.  I live in Berkeley, two blocks from King
Middle School.  I tutor students in my home or drive to
yours in Berkeley, Albany, and El Cerrito.

muhs@berkeley.edu; 510-525-5444
Martha Muhs muhs[at]berkeley.edu
Martha Muhs muhs[at]berkeley.edu 510-525-5444

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Mar 17 2008

ESL: Writing and Pronunciation Tutor for High School Students from Abroad

Emily Wheeler has a master's degree in teaching English as a second 
language, and she has eighteen years' ESL teaching experience.  

Emily offers your student the opportunity to learn English writing skills in the 
shortest possible time. Although developing these skills requires lots of 
practice, many high-school English teachers do not assign homework that 
requires writing. Using top-quality textbooks as well as her own materials, 
Emily teaches students to organize their ideas, to use native-like phrases and 
rhythms and--most importantly--to recognize and correct grammar errors.

As an experienced pronunciation coach, Emily can also help your student 
speak English more clearly. To excel in an American high school, students 
must have the confidence to participate in classroom discussions.

Please see Emily's website at www.emily4english.com. Then call for a free 
phone consultation. 
Emily Wheeler emily4english[at]gmail.com 510-725-5484

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Feb 21 2008

I'm a Credentialed teacher with 15 years experience 
teaching/tutoring English and ESL.  Writing development, 
grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, 
accent reduction for ESL students (or parents).  My 
youngest student is 8, my oldest was 65.  I've worked 
extensively with upper elementary, middle school, high 
school, and audlt learners.  $40 for a 90 minute session.
Karl Smith esu[at]earthlink.net 

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Nov 10 2007

I am a highly qualified teacher and tutor with a passion 
for teaching students of all ages.  I have earned two 
different teaching credentials (Bilingual Multiple 
Subjects and Single Subjects in English), a Masters Degree 
in Education, and have over 10 years of classroom teaching 
and tutoring experience with elementary through high 
school students.  I provide a warm, supportive, 
challenging and effective tutoring experience for the 
students I work with.  I am qualified to tutor elementary 
and middle school students in any subject, and high school 
students in English, Spanish, Algebra, and general 
organizational/study skills.  Please contact me if you're 
interested in speaking with me further
Mollie Crittenden mocrit[at]yahoo.com (510)597-1127
Mollie mocrit[at]yahoo.com 

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Sep 14 2007

High school students from abroad face a huge challenge: mastering the 
content of their courses and acquiring academic English skills at the same 
time. 

I work with students to develop the vocabulary, reading, writing and study 
skills they need to get the grades they deserve. I can also hellp them 
impreove their English pronunciation.

I have a master's degree in teaching English as a second language, a 
California high school teaching credential in English-language arts, and 
seventeen years' ESL teaching experience. 

I offer reasonable rates and flexible scheduling. I can work with students in 
my North Berkeley office or meet them at their home or campus location. 

Visit my website at www.emily4english.com.Then, give me a call so I can 
answer your querstions. Thanks!
Emily Wheeler emily4english[at]gmail.com 510-725-5484

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Jun 09 2007

My name is Elyse Wesendunk.  I have a B.A. from Berkeley in 
American Studies.  Much of my studies focused on education 
of second language learners.  I  applied what I learned 
inside the classroom to individuals with limited English 
proficiency.  I have a lot of experience working with this 
population.  I  work with both adults and children with 
varying levels of English knowledge.  I work on a one-to 
one-basis with people to develop English skills in many 
areas.  These areas include but are not limited to 
conversation, pronunciation, written grammar, and reading 
fluency.   In addition, I worked as an assistant at a local 
adult school as a small group leader to help prepare people 
for their citizenship tests.  I am friendly and have a lot 
of patience.  I am creative with my teaching techniques and 
try  to make learner engaging and fun.  I will soon be 
pursing a Masters in Bilingual Education.  Rate per hour is 
negotiable.  If interested please contact me.
Elyse Wesendunk elysew[at]berkeley.edu 510 725-9577, or 650 740-3576