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Vancouver, Canada (online)

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Delhi, India (online)

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Chennai, India (online)

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Winnipeg, Canada (online)

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Navi Mumbai, India (online)

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Silver Spring, United States (online)

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Gladwin, United States (online)

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Montreal, Canada (online)

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Palghar, India (online)

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Morocco, United States (online)

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Tenterden, United Kingdom (online)

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Abingdon, United States (online)

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Brandon, United States (online)

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London, United Kingdom (face-to-face & online)

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Kolkata, India (online)

English literature graduate student now pursuing higher studies in the same field

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Highschool student teaching english (online) to elementary student ranging from grade 3-7.

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Georgetown, United States (online)

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Cary, United States (online)

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Tampa, United States (online)

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Lucknow, India (face-to-face & online)

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London, United Kingdom (face-to-face & online)

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Brooklyn, United States (online)

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New York, United States (online)

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Jamison, United States (online)

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Republic, United States (face-to-face & online)

A history major with a minor in english! a thorough writer in my free time!

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Lavaca, United States (online)

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Tamarac, United States (face-to-face & online)

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Smyrna, United States (online)

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Goshen, United States (online)

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Waterloo, Canada (online)

Will be able to learn english from starting level to higher with grammar speciality.

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Charlotte, United States (face-to-face & online)

Academic coach for high school/college students and trained as a writing tutor specializing in college applications. pitzer college graduate with a degree in world literature and creative writing.

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Santa Clarita, United States (face-to-face & online)

Graduate from the university of california santa cruz, specialized in philosophy and literature.

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Jaidan

Madison, United States (online)

High school graduate looking to tutor grades 1-8 in any subject. i have tutored before asan extra curricular

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New York, United States (face-to-face & online)

Graduate of rutgers with a ba in english with a minor in art history. attended st. john’s law school where i excelled at technical writing and rhetorical thinking. prolific writer with expert grammati

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Aditi

New Delhi, India (online)

I am currently studying in delhi university,i teach humanities subject (hindi, english ,history, political scienceetc.)studendts at primary and secondry level. i make an easy understanding of the sub

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Molly

Mason, United States (online)

Former teacher of students with learning disabilities teaching reading and writing skills. mostly k-4 but experience k-12.

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Early grad from salem high, anything involving writing reading or understanding how to correctly say something i’m here 24/7 any day!

Hello! veteran teacher here-24 years. i've taught literacy, technology and esl.

High school student, looking to help other students excel in their classes and provide insight from my high school experience.

North-london based qualified teacher and writer offering tuition in english language gcse.

Hi i am an english student . i give classes to my many students

Hello! i’m eva, a high school graduate with a passion for english.i offer personalized tutoring sessions to help you improve your reading, writing, and comprehension skills.i'm here to support your le

English for life with an expert….expertise in only language acceptable all over the world

English graduate of university of york, willing to tutor on a variety of levels of learning english, e.g. primary school, secondary school, gsce and so on!

Fun online esl tutor to help guide you on your english journey!

English student teaches essay writing and creative writing from middle school to high school.

Second year university student teaching english language for key stages 4 and 5

Studying computer science at ntu, can teach many aspects of english, from narrative and descriptive writing, to understanding english literature.

Certified esl specialist with multilingual skills, offering personalized accent reduction and language coaching

I love to teach and help people learn, music should be a option as well . that's one thing you can't ever master but teaching it helps them get better with styles and techniques.

University of guelph 5th year looking to help tutor students in english. elementary - high school.

Just a student fluent in english/modern english trying find a job. i can write poems and have a good vocabulary.

Recent bachelor of education graduate, that has completed a term position in the winnipeg school division. certified manitoba teacher.

Current creative writing student at liberty university, hoping to share my knowledge!

Expert online tutoring: master cv writing, english speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Graduated from heights college and the australian college of the arts and have a well adaptive approach to learning

Elementary teacher who can help your student with foundational reading skills to begin or continue their reading journey!

I teach english language to the students from class 5 to 10.

Certified elar teacher. i can teach you to improve in your reading and writing! also may influence you to enjoy story telling as well.

I am a current undergraduate student at uc davis. as a history major, i have experience writing essays and research papers. i to help those improve their writing skills.

Financial accounting,holder of an ielts certificate band 7 english teacher for 2 years

Here to help with your kindergarten through 12th grade english needs. specializing in spelling, phonics, and essay writing.

Masters graduate with 30+ years experience teaching literature, composition, and creative writing in high school and college settings.

I am a professional english content editor, making learning fun and easy. join my engaging english classes and excel in the language!

I can tutor students in grammar skills, literacy, poetry and other important parts of english subject

Get ready to sharpen your writing skills, from crafting top-notch essays to mastering basic writing and reading.

Iam a student of engineering . i am good in boardexams . i have good communication skills . for their guiding and mentoring ,i am helpful..

I’m an high schooler who loves reading and english and i love teaching kids and helping them learn that too

Experienced sophomore tutor offering expert guidance in english and writing! whether it's mastering grammar, crafting essays, or improving reading comprehension, i'm here to help you excel.

A native english speaker who teaches how to read, write, spell and improve english.

College student, here to help your child or young adult with reading and writing success!

I am teaching basic english and sharing my knowledge of english with you.

Master's in literary art teaches the craft of writing. personal guidance and curated methodology.

Expert tutor in math, english/language arts, and test prep for k-12! i specialize in academic talent development and evidence based learning interventions.

Graduate with teaching experience, looking to help students find passion for writing.

I’m a multilingual hr partner with a knack for creative communication. i look forward to teach with extreme patience

University of delhi graduate , current persuing my master's. teaching is a passion for me. i wouldlike to teach kids in a different ways, which will help them to learn things quickly.

Honors student, excelling english tutor, willing to meet personalized needs for english learning

As a professional writer, i'm dedicated to fostering your creativity and exploring new facets of life together. i offer unique perspectives and insightful feedback on any topic you find very interesti

Mastering english: unlock fluency with personalized tutoring. reading, creative and essay writing

Teaches basic reading and creative writing exercises. i can help with creative writing for books, blogs and any basic reading skills.

I computer science graduate. i have experience toteach english grammar, writing essays,i have got 6.5 dands in ielts exam. i love to teach english, especially creative essays and taking speaking inter

Expert english grammar and ielts teacher: master english skills and achieve ielts success with professional guidance.

**tutoring with emaan altaf!** hi, i'm emaan altaf, an undergraduate student with 4 years of tutoring experience in english and psychology. i offer personalized sessions to help you excel. contact

I got a+ for my english spm and c1 for overall accessment on my writing, reading and speaking skills. i've taught a few kids which resulted in an enormous change in their english exam results, from c

Teacher at a private school. passionate about english and the creativity of my students! can cater to all students and their needs!

Master's graduate offering creative writing lessons for all levels. personalized approach to unlock your writing potential.

International studies and economics student at boston college who tutors writing from the high school to college level.

"academic mentor: empowering students to excel" where emphasis is given to explore the potential of student

I am a teacher work experience of over 5 years and currently in india

Easy and comfortable english learning like a native by a native with your private tutor isabella !

English and science major in college. loves to work with children in any capacity. i hope you'll consider me!

Hi, i am jack a recent graduate from san diego state university with a bachelor of arts in history. i have a love for teaching making the past seem more interesting and attempting to relate topics for

Professional scriptwriter, available for english language tutoring (speaking and writing). easy going and patient, online tutoring available.

Home tution for all subjects class 1-7 english mediums at low prices

Skilled english teacher, i teach creative writing, copywriting and i help people in writing cvs

Reading , artist and sketches i'm well in arts. i'll teach students as an friend

Graduated from sultan moulay sliman university, department of english studies literature, three degrees of public speaking competition and 8 months of teaching english at primary school

Native english/spanish speaker, expert in communication skills such as writing, presenting and storytelling, available online only.

If you need a tutor shoot me a email and we can have you learning quicker than ever, my specialties are in creative writing, english and easy essays

College student with experience in honors, ap, and early college classes. i want to help students be able to handle their workload and receive any help they require.

I graduated from mississippi college with a bachelor’s degree in english literature. helping others learn to love english is something that i will always strive for.

Graduated from the university of phoenix. i teach english and history. please contact with questions

I'm am good in teaching. i am an mba graduate with industrial experience and good in english knowledge.

Upperclassman in highschool! looking to help you all with your english work!

Easy going, comfortable, friendly and makes good understanding , already graduated, now persuing further studies

Graduate from florida southern college with a bachelor’s degree in english and psychology. member of both major’s honor societies, and graduated magna cum laude with a 3.77 gpa. i love working with st

A level student completed english literature, government & politics and economics with a gcse average of 8.4 keen to teach any a level of the 3 or gcse subject for english and mathematics

I am an english tutor and a graduate from northumbria university. i teach english for all levels, helping students improve their english speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills. personalized te

With 5 years of professional writing experience and 2 years of english tutoring, i offer engaging lessons in english, grammar, writing, and creative writing. sessions are available online.

Dentist (doctor of dental surgery) | english/ eal/ med school interview tutoring | 7 years, 4000+ hours tutoring experience | vce examiner notes

I'll try my best to provide a fun and interactive learning session with the best outputs

Children’s book author, graduate from full sail university in creative writing. helping you write essays, stories, and more!

tutoring with emaan altaf! hi, i'm emaan altaf, an undergraduate student with 4 years of tutoring experience in english and psychology. i offer personalized sessions to help you excel. contact