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*Please note that I've been hired many more times than the 1 time it shows. When they changed platforms, I lost all of my information. Thank you.
I teach SLA/ESL, ESOL and, accent modification to adults.
I also specialize in business English, presentations, business terminology, and independent students.
I write lesson plans specifically for the individual student; their native language, level, the way they learn. I want to give you confidence, help you reach your goals quickly and, give you tools to use when your course is finished.
I'm TEFL certified from Oxford Institute with several certifications in methods of pronunciation; Compton Method, American Accent Training,,,
I have over 20 years in my field, here and abroad. I'm a native speaker of American English.
Price can be negotiable.
Specialties
Student age
14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old
Current speaking level
Intermediate, Advanced
Student's goals
Conversational proficiency, Full professional fluency, Native / bilingual fluency
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balaji M.
Maribel is an excellent tutor and great human being. She will understand your strengths and weaknesses and will put you in right direction to achieve your goals.
May 02, 2024
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sarojini K.
Maribel is a wonderful teacher. She was always there to motivate, inspire, support and assure me. She taught me some simple & effective ways to improve my writing. She is an excellent teacher, a trusted friend and a good human being. She is committed and reliable. She suggested the right books/materials for me to read and improve my writing skills. I am fortunate to know her & learn from her.
December 30, 2023
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mel A.
Maribel is amazing to work with. She uses a very unique technique that generates great outcomes. Not only she helped me improving my speech and writing but also helped me overcoming my limiting beliefs. After working with her, I was more confident and fluent in English. She is a true professional and I highly recommend her.
December 19, 2023
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maria P.
Maribel is a great tutor. The accent reduction classes were very good and helped me to gain confidence when speaking the language. She is very professional and has good communication to schedule and prepare each class. I recommend her 100%.
December 17, 2023
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hai C.
Though I have earned a doctoral degree in the US. I feel that English can be a challenge for a non-native speaker, particularly when my work requires high communication skills.
Maribel was my English tutor and she is a wonderful teacher. She shapes her teaching on my background and requirements. She has great tips for professional writing which I cant find in a textbook. She also has excellent skills to make classes fun. I had significant improvement in English with her help and tutoring.
December 17, 2023
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Kenny Y.
I have worked with Fluencycircle for almost a year. My goal was improving my oral English in general, primarily wanted to speak with reduced accents. Fluencycircle has been helped me achieved my goal. The classes always customized targeted on my specific problems, then with all customized exercises helping me improve. I feel much confident on my oral English now
January 09, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I assess the student with short testing, and listening for problem areas. After over 20 years, it's very easy to pick up on areas that need attention. Different native languages come with different pronunciation. Russian people don't use articles, most languages other than English, don't use modals/conditionals. The list is long and, it's really an easy fix.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Journalism and English Literature college background. Over 24 years here and abroad teaching ESL, ESOL. Compton Speech Method, American Accent Training Method certifications. I use speech therapy methods to help my students pronounce American English. TEFL certification from Oxford Institute in Milan, Italy, over 20 years experience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $45 per hour. The price can be negotiated depending on the amount of hours the students are taking.
I customize the lesson plans for each student depending on their native language, the way they learn, the areas of concern. I want them to reach their goals quickly, and I give them the tools to use after the course is finished.
How did you get started teaching?
I was asked to open the linguistics branch of Team97 in Milan, Italy due to my background in linguistics.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students at all levels. In Milan, at Wall Street Institute, we worked with all levels in class, small groups on the same level. At Oxford Institute, we worked directly with the companies and clients at their place of business. I have continued to do the same after I returned to America.
Services offered
Speech
Esl
Literature
Reading And Writing Tutoring