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Well spoken individual, in the line of work where communication is key! learning is done at your pace.

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Well spoken individual, in the line of work where communication is key! learning is done at your pace.

Masters in bussiness adminitration from csvtu university and i am a tution teacher with 3 years of experience.i have easy going method of teaching.

An international english tutor with five years of experience in teaching english to students from young learners to adults.

With my expertise and passion for language learning, i can help you improve your speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. let's work together to build your confidence and fluency in english️

Graduate from strayer university. teach english at all levels. teach beginner and intermediate french.

Learning is easy when you build interest and see it as fun

Learn quick and easy with me!!hope to clear all of your doubts

Graduated from university of medicine , mandalay and now i am practicing ielts .

I am an special educator. i love to teach students and students also get connected with me easily and shows improvement.

Passionate english lover with conviction. english can build to empower communication skill.

I teach reading and writing for those who struggle to read all ages. i also offer a cv writing programme.

Greetings , my name is yamkela and my surname is skhosana.reflect the educational context and subject expertise required

“unleash your musical potential: the perfect guitar for every level of your journey”

Master sam teaches english for all levels. study different skills,motivate and be motivated.

High school student (i’m in grade 10!), ready to prep you in english no matter what level you are at!

We don't only learn english in my classes .we will interact in english so that you guys are able to improve your english communication too.

Nation builder, future creator, dispeller of darkness of ignorance, motivator, great guide, problem solver, inspirer, and torch bearer

Learn english with me very easily i'm a patient teacher are you ready?

Graduated from a traditional school with the skills to help you read with understanding and spell correctly

Graduate of university of chicago, born and raised in the united states of america, 24 years old.

English mastery from the comfort of your own home unlock your childs potential

Teacher with a masters in tesol and over 16 years experience teaching students from all over the world. includes teaching for ten years in universities in china. i specialise in teaching writing, incl

Boost your english skills with my expert online tutoring services. test prep,literacy, reading & grammar.

Excellent in english. get more in tune with reading, writing, proper grammar, etc

English teacher n4 certification for teaching and very good with literary and spelling

I am a third year student at the university of johannesburg,i studied english as a first language in primary and high then again for 2 years in university. my aim is to help individuals who want to im

Second year college student who's studying sociology who's good at english and does some math.

Creative writing is the key to language enhancement and grammer is the backbone, so inculcate in your little once the love for writing, reading, creative articulation and poetic phrases.

Tefl certified native english tutor.i am inspired to share my personal experience of teaching with others.

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English teacher who teaches grammar to spoken english along with the knack of creative writing

English educator graduate that will help you with english, be it speaking, reading, grammar and literacy. feel free to join and ask questions so we can all learn.

English loving teacher that loves seeing children happy and excited. love you

I'm a graduate from delhi university and i teach english primarily focusing on reading, writing, literacy and oral expression. one shouldn't be scared of this language and instead approach it as a fun

Improve your skills in basic english and literacy. learn proper writing techniques and more.

I am an english teacher looking to connect to a diverse range of students

Hello, myself ushosree ghosh, i am a college student & i want to do work from home

English based tutor who believes in learners and students’ ability to do well in an english class.

Doing english literature and history at a top 15 university. achieved a*s in both english gcses and history, and a and a* in the a levels respectively. i have a passion for reading and writing and wou

Hi i can help you up here with your business studies for your great improvement i provide - short trick to remember _easy language for better understanding

Lucky ngobeni english teaching classesonline. let's get started and start getting better grades

I would like to help others in learning nd let them gain knowledge

Esl tutor of 7+ years with multiple certifications and extensive experience in business english

Graduate of the university of southern indiana enthusiastically teaches writing, reading, and business writing skills to all ages to help you write resumes, complete essays, or sharpen your literacy s

Graduate, can teach from the basic so feel free to ask and most likely chat based.

Oxford history graduate and highly experienced tutor who offers lessons in english,history, and geography.

Abhishek kumar saxena -english tution teacher, learn with me ,i will teach you everything which is important for your growth .

Am a proficient writer and tutor ,a graduate i teach biology,history,nursing, law.

"unlock your english potential with expert teaching!" personalized lessons: tailored instruction to meet your specific needs and goals. flexible scheduling: convenient class times that fit into your

Telf english teacher with a certificate , and pretty good marks in english

Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education; teaching reading, writing, and grammar.

I'm a long time english speaking personwith a bachelor's degree in business administration and a double major in marketing. i am fluent in polish also.

Personalized tutoring in poetry, writing, and spelling – unlock your creative potential!hit me up as we start this journey together.

Personal trainer for only female will help you to gain weight with proper diet and excercise

Graduate of the university of phoenix in bsit. teaching english, grammar, spelling and tutoring . personalized methods to meet your individual needs!

Certified english teacher with 5+ years of experience: master grammar, vocabulary, spelling, reading & literacy online!

Future elementary school teacher with a broad knowledge of all subjects! passionate to help students of all ages!

I am an elementary education teacher, teaching young children to successfully read and write.

A english honors student so i know what your child is going through and can help them get through it as well as i do

I have given free teaching services to few schools, and took tution for school kids, my specialties are all subjects from 1st to 6th classes and for 7th to 12th i can teach all subjects other then mat

Buisness mangement, teaches english as a second language, helps to improve your reading. for grade 1 to 4!

College junior studying criminal justice with a 3.8 gpa, experience with college level classes, including english.

Graduate from the university of the west indies mona, who specializes in all things english language. i guarantee success in any facet that you need help.

I love helping writers sharpen their skills and hone their abilities, advancing them to the next level of their careers. i have written for some of the leading publications nationwide and have both a

Dedicated and passionate english teacher with a flair for creative writing and a love for literature.

I will help you to improve your html programming and design better structures of website

Graduate student with good command on english language have experience on teaching 100 + students.

Graduate from a catholic school who specializes in the subject of english! good at teaching english and reading it to non-speakers!

English on your mind. english your journey. english learning easy and easy

I am a native english tutor: lessons are fun and completely tailored to you!

Graduated highschool with honors and won multiple in-class awards for my writing. never failed an english class. willing to help add/adhd/autistic kids learn new ways to learn

Masters in special education with ph.d in education management who has been in education industry for 24 years, now ready to share the knowledge and expertise.

I'm a student doing my bba and want to teach english to some students via online and make my time productive

Law student teaches english and reading/writing from kindergarten to middle school online

English teaching for anything that has to do with english, a speech, how to write emails or cv

Education major from asu, qualified to teach k-12! i love to work with students of all ages, helping them grow and succeed.

Doing english literature and history at a top 15 university. achieved as in both english gcses and history, and a and a in the a levels respectively. i have a passion for reading and writing and wou