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- ESOL
- English speaking
- English vocabulary
- English writing
- Business English
Confidence ESL Tutor Teaching Speaking Writing Reading Phonetics Vocabulary Careers Skills 4+ Years Experience Helping Students Learn English for Jobs Worldwide Success
- ESOL
- English speaking
- English vocabulary
- English writing
- Business English
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About Tom
I am an English tutor with over four years of teaching experience and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Creative Writing with a focus on Applied Linguistics. I specialize in English for Academic Purposes and help students succeed in university-level studies. My work focuses on supporting students with research papers, essays, and academic projects. I guide learners in understanding lectures, academic texts, and complex ideas. Academic vocabulary development is a key part of my lessons. I have experience teaching university students and international learners preparing for higher education. I help students learn proper referencing styles and avoid plagiarism. Note-taking strategies are taught clearly to improve listening and reading efficiency. I also focus on structuring strong arguments and presenting ideas logically. My teaching style is supportive, structured, and goal-focused. Lessons are practical and aligned with real academic expectations. I believe confidence grows when students understand how academic English works. My goal is to help every learner feel prepared, capable, and successful in academic English.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +17
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching approach is student-centered, structured, and goal oriented, especially for learners preparing for exams. I begin by checking each student’s level and learning style to build a clear and practical study plan. I focus strongly on grammar accuracy, sentence structure, and clarity of expression. Students learn how to form strong sentences, connect ideas, and organize thoughts into clear paragraphs. I teach paragraph planning, essay outlines, and logical flow for academic writing. Special attention is given to vocabulary building, phonetics, reading comprehension, and advanced writing skills. I support learners who already have language exposure by refining accuracy, fluency, and confidence. Academic learners are guided to improve critical thinking, formal tone, and structured answers. My lessons include practice with exam-style questions and time management strategies. I explain concepts in simple steps. Regular feedback helps students correct mistakes and improve faster. I encourage independent thinking and self-editing skills. My goal is to help students perform well in exams and communicate clearly in real academic and professional settings.
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- $61
Pack prices
- 5h: $305
- 10h: $610
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The first lesson with Tom will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $61/h
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