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Arlene tutors in Honolulu, HI

Arlene D.

Private tutor in Honolulu, HI

Education

New York University: BA, Linguistics and East Asian Studies (Chinese) Norwich University: MA, Diplomacy (Cyber Diplomacy)

Experience

Additional qualifications: CELTA certification (Cambridge Certificate for Teaching English Language to Adults) Three years of teaching middle school ESL in Korea Additional teaching experience with advanced high school English My academic experience has resulted in strong writing skills, and I am happy to work with students to likewise strengthen their academic writing style. My background in linguistics means that I can truthfully answer those unanswerable questions such as "why are these silent letters still included in the spelling?" and "why are these words pronounced like this?" and "why does this grammar structure work in English?". My multicultural experience helps me connect to students of varying backgrounds. I also make sure to keep all content lively and relatable. I believe that students learn best with a low-pressure, anxiety-free environment.

Subject Expertise

SAT MathLinguisticsMandarin ChineseMandarin Chinese 1Mandarin Chinese 1Mandarin Chinese 2PSATPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT MathematicsPSAT Writing SkillsSATSAT Critical ReadingLanguagesSAT MathematicsSpanishSpanish 1Spanish 2Study SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringTest PrepTOEFLWriting12th Grade Writing10th Grade math10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade math12th Grade Reading10th Grade9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingCollege EssaysEnglishEssay EditingExpository WritingForeign LanguageGrammar and Mechanics

Availability

Tues/Thurs after 10AM, Monday after 10AM, Tuesday after 10AM

Can Meet

Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I love to cook and bake. My favorite video game is Overwatch. Recently, I've also been self-studying the piano. Living in Hawaii means that weekends are spent outside, usually on the beach. I enjoy swimming and I've been learning to surf.

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