Welcome! I have been teaching English and training English language teachers for over 20 years. I have a doctorate degree and am a professor at a local university. I have taught English for business purposes, for academic purposes, for medical purposes, and for professional athletes. I have also worked as a rater for TOEFL and IELTS. I am available to meet with you in-person or via Zoom. I am also available to look at your writing or speaking videos and give you feedback about how to improve them. I will be happy to develop and English language training program that is tailored to your needs.

Welcome! As an expert educator, I am dedicated to nurturing and enhancing your skills and knowledge through personalized learning experiences. Whether you are interested in painting, mastering English as a Second Language, or improving your reading, writing, and history skills, I provide tailored lessons that focus on your unique strengths and learning objectives. With a commitment to fostering growth and confidence, I am here to guide you on your educational journey in a supportive and enriching environment. Let's embark on this path to success together!

Founded in 1970, POLY Languages Institute at Pasadena is an accredited English as a Second Language (ESL) school located in Pasadena, California. With additional centers in Irvine and Los Angeles, the institute has dedicated over fifty years to helping students worldwide achieve their English language proficiency goals. Renowned for its high standards and intensive English program, students can gain fluency in just one year. POLY Languages Institute is proud to be recognized as one of the best ESL schools in California.

I make it fun and interesting and can help students learn or improve their English in just one lesson! I love teaching grammar, writing and speaking confidently! THE PEOPLE! And language! I have taught people from all over the world, and there is nothing more rewarding than to watch their communication skills develop and grow. Being able to communicate also causes confidence to evolve and finally expression themselves without restriction or inhibition.

My name is Patricia Hickok and I am the director of our new school location in Long Beach. I am a graduate of Cal State University Long Beach and have a bachelors degree in Liberal Studies/Psychology. I was a preschool teacher and taught ESL (English as a Second Language) at Purche Elementary in Gardena. I am fluent in Spanish. My mother was born and raised in Peru where she was a teacher and studied English. She came to the United States and taught Spanish. When she married my father, they sent for my grandmother. She cared for my brother and I since birth which is very common in the Latin culture. Our Abuelita did not speak English so Spani...

Hi. My name is Tai, and I graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. I have had extensive private tutoring and consulting experience helping many students do well and achieve A’s in math, science, and English classes through much practice and secret tips and strategies. I also help students develop and maintain a confident and positive mindset for success in exams, classes, and in life. I also helped Harvard undergraduates in Calculus, Biology, Organic Chemistry, and History as a peer tutor at the Harvard Bureau of Study Counsel. In addition, as a counselor at the Quest Scholars Program at Stanford University, I

With a solid foundation in linguistics from my undergraduate degree, I bring over eight years of tutoring experience in English, math, and Chinese for K-12, college, and adult learners. Beyond language education, I've achieved ABRSM Level 8 and am well-equipped to guide beginners in the art of playing the piano. Join me on a transformative learning journey!