About
For writing alone: I give a lot of feedback and use many different exercises. I like to give different prompts and encourage making mistakes and asking questions. I know that articulating your thoughts can sometimes be extremely difficult, so my main goal is to help my students better understand how to put their thoughts onto their page.
For English language: I love incorporating speaking exercises in order to help implement natural conversation. I aim to teach my students that making mistakes is important and that learning from those mistakes is even more important. I want my students to feel comfortable and to learn in a way that works for them.
I love teaching and writing. Reading and writing is one of my biggest passions, and I know that for many people, writing can be difficult. I love being able to help others better understand how to verbalize their thoughts and write more smoothly.
I also love studying languages and I know how hard it can be. That's why I love helping other people learn English and gaining confidence in their speaking, writing, listening, and reading capabilities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I want us to get to know each other and then we can discuss individual goals. What do you want to get out of it? How can I help you? What do you want to improve on? I also want to get to know my student a little better. I want us to feel comfortable so that as we move forward, I can help structure individualized lessons to help each individual student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an applied linguistics major and am currently working towards my TESOL certificate. I gave experience tutoring English to adults and children aged 7-55 and my students are primarily native Korean speakers. I also have experience tutoring for writing and reading as well as preparing for the TOEFL exam.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
It really depends on the need of each student. I am willing to be flexible and am always willing to work with the student to create the best classroom experience!
How did you get started teaching?
I have always had a love for writing and one day a friend of mine asked me to edit her essay. I provided her with many different forms of feedback in order to help her improve. From then on, I have helped her as well as many other friends improve their prose and ability to formulate good essays.
What types of students have you worked with?
All of my students have either moved her from or currently live in South Korea. My students ages range from 7-55 years old. I primarily work with teens or adults who are hoping to improve conversational speech or who are studying for a specific exam (i.e. TOEFL, TOEIC).
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure that you feel comfortable. Find someone who fits with your personalities and goals and go from there! You won't click with everyone, and that's okay. Figure out what your goals are, and then continue your search to find someone who can help you reach those goals.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you want to get out of your lessons? Why is this important to you?
Is your goal to improve in school, find more pleasure in the task, or simply feel more confident?
How can I help you reach your goals?