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Simon M.
TESOL-Certified, 10 years’ experience. Meet your goals and have fun!
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About me
Hello! My name is Simon, and I’m here to help you achieve your English language goals!
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Why do you want to learn English? Is it to get a new job or a promotion? To travel? To communicate with family and friends? Or do you just like the culture of the English-speaking world.
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No matter your reason, I’m here to help you achieve your goal! I’m a fun and informal person, and I offer lessons that are informal and fun!
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I work with students of all levels, from complete beginners who don’t speak a word of English to advanced students who want to speak like natives. Every lesson is tailored to your individual needs, and all class materials are provided.
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★ Custom Lesson Plans ★
Every time I start work with a student, I build a lesson plan completely around their goals and interests.
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★ Complete Beginners Welcome!! ★
If you don’t speak any English at all, don’t worry — I can teach classes entirely in Spanish or Japanese.
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If you only speak a little English, I can teach classes mostly in Chinese (Mandarin) or French.
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★ Special Advanced Student Training ★
I’ve been a writer for over 15 years, as well as an editor, a public speaker, and an English tutor. I know the English language incredibly well, and I can *always* answer your questions about why or when a specific word or grammatical construction is used.
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I can also work with you on the easy-to-miss, hard-to-master things that will allow you to speak and/or write like a native.
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★ Courses for Special Goals ★
If you want to learn something very specific, I can create a lesson plan to teach you. I can, for example, use special exercises to improve your pronunciation, or teach you how to use word roots to figure out vocabulary you’ve never seen.
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If you’re curious, please message me and we can discuss what your learning plan might look like.
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Or, if you think you’d like to try a trial class, book one with me and we’ll talk about your details.
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Hope to see you in the classroom!
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Simon
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If you’d like to know a bit about me personally, here are some fun facts:
* I graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from Brown University (an Ivy League school alongside Harvard and Princeton)
* I’m a game designer
* I have two cats, Coraline and Yume, whom I love dearly
* I have a B.A. in History and a Master's in Psychology
* I do a little bit of computer programming
* I practice an art called fire spinning*, and have been doing it for 18 years
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*Search the web for “fire poi” and you’ll see what I mean
I speak
English
NativeSpanish
Proficient C2Japanese
Advanced C1French
Intermediate B1Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate B1Russian
Beginner A1Korean
Beginner A1What my students say
Seraphina
September 1, 2024
perfect today. !!Angela
August 15, 2024
Simon is just an amazing tutor! He has great proficiency and is really knowledgeable, which makes him shine when having conversation in diverse fields. He is a passionate tutor and he is keen to help students to reach their goals. His kindness and humor makes me feel so comfortable to communicate with him in English. Before every lesson I was just full of anticipation because he is so friendly, hard-working and broadened my eyesight. He takes all the questions from the students seriously. Simon is a real mentor who helps you know the way not only to read the articles and discuss in depth, but also to understand the world. I strongly recommend him!!!Anna
June 17, 2024
I've decided to start classes with Simon intuitively after watching the intro video - and I was right! Simon is very charismatic, open-minded and fun. I like Simon's unique approach for our lessons - I feel that it is always personalized and goal oriented. Absolutely recommend this tutor!Mercer
March 25, 2024
Simon isn't just another ESL teacher; he's a true life mentor. His classes in ESL for high proficiency learners go beyond grammar drills and vocabulary lists. Simon empowers students to develop a deep understanding of the written word and the confidence to express themselves clearly and effectively. His expertise in advanced English, coupled with his genuine empathy for his students' goals, fosters a supportive learning environment where everyone thrives.Yoko
March 25, 2024
It was a great class. Thank you, Simon!Sachi
March 15, 2024
very fun to have a lesson with!
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Resume
2011 — 2013
Walden University
M.S.
Diploma verified
2002 — 2006
Brown University
B.A.
Diploma verified
My specialties
I have worked extensively with helping students to improve speaking fluency -- as well as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary -- through conversation practice.
I have experience with marketing in my own career, and am able to help students with learning to speak on this subject. I can also help students who wish to write marketing materials in improving their general writing ability, and even aid in writing specific pieces.
I started out my experience teaching English with teaching children 4-6 years of age, with no prior knowledge of English. If I could help them, I can help you.
I was born and raised in America, so this comes naturally to me.
I have taught intensive one-on-one classes to a few students in the past. Be warned that intensive courses with me are *very* intensive. Expect daily classes and lots of homework.
I have helped *many* students with homework. This is a great chance to get homework help in a relaxed environment, with the possibility of picking up a few new pieces of English knowledge.
I've developed a one-on-one program that teaches test prep, helps students prepare and write their college application essays, and then follows up with tutoring on academic essay writing, critical thinking, US culture, and conversational practice.
One of my main teaching specialties is tutoring for the ACT English, Writing, and Essay
I can both teach the student general principles and analysis, and also help them with specific assignments
I've been a professional freelance writer for over 20 years, and I can teach style, structure, and flow by breaking things down into simple components that students can understand and apply -- in English, or any other language.
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