Luke Nam English, Speaking, Writing
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Do you struggle with studying for English tests like SATs or AP English? Are you having trouble writing an essay? If you are, I'd like to help. My name is Luke. I am a professional English teacher and tutor. I've been teaching and tutoring for the past 15 years. I've worked with students of all ages and I'd be happy to help with your issues. Don't worry, every problem can be solved. It just takes some time, work, and organization to make it happen. I have a background in publishing and education. I know what strategies work in test preparation and how to write an awesome essay. I love helping students achieve their best as well as teaching the English language. Once we're through, you'll have a clear idea of how to achieve your goals as well as the tools to do so. Let's get to work. I look forward to meeting you!

Subjects

  • English Beginner-Expert

  • SATs Intermediate-Expert

  • Writing Essays Beginner-Expert

  • English (Grammar & Linguistics) Beginner-Expert

  • English (Conversation & Writing) Intermediate-Expert

Experience

  • Remote 5th Grade Teacher (Feb, 2021–Jun, 2021) at Somerville Middle School - Somerville, Massachusetts
    Remote teaching for a class of 15 students at Somerville Middle School. I was given a temporary license based on my experience
    Graded students' performance and followed the school’s curriculum to lesson plan.
    Engaged the student with different techniques using a mix of real-life and internet-based content.
  • SHSAT English Teacher - Middle School (May, 2016–Aug, 2016) at First Academy in New York City
    Taught SHSAT during the summer program at First Academy
    Worked with a total of 12 students teaching them Test Prep Strategies for Reading Comprehension, Sentence Completions, and Vocabulary.
  • English and Programming Tutor (Jan, 2014–Present) at Wyzant - Online
    Mentored over 30 students in a variety of subjects mainly focused on English (SAT, GRE, PSAT, SHSAT), Writing, History, Math, and Programming
    Planned, evaluated, and revised lesson material to facilitate discussion and learning
    Navigated students through the different exams and projects
    Guided students through the process of troubleshooting and debugging code
  • English as a Foreign Language Teacher (Aug, 2013–Sep, 2014) at E.P.I.K. - English Program in Korea - Mukho Middle School - Donghae, South Korea
    Taught English Speaking Lessons to middle school students grades 6-9 in Donghae, South Korea
    Oversaw classes with a class size of up to 30 students.
    Made my own lesson plans to follow the student’s textbooks
    Prepared Exercises and Activities to engage a Non-English speaking class.
    Also taught an after-school English speaking adult class for the faculty.
  • Recruitment and Staffing Manager (May, 2012–Sep, 2012) at Ardmore Language Schools - Manhattan, NYC
    In charge of staffing branches across the United States for the Ardmore School Program
    Interviewed and searched for potential candidates
    Worked with management to ensure each member of staff was cared for
  • English and Writing Teacher (Apr, 2010–Aug, 2011) at Mozart Academy in Long Island, New York
    Guided several students in creative writing and essay writing
    The students' ages ranged from elementary to middle school
  • SAT English Teacher (May, 2008–Aug, 2008) at B.B.S. Academy in New York City
    Taught SAT English for the summer program to a class of 15 students
    Went over test prep strategies and worked on identifying and working through Reading Comprehension problems

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (English) (Aug, 2004–Aug, 2008) from Dickinson College, Carlisle

Fee details

    ₩20–60/hour (US$0.01–0.04/hour)

    Fee varies based on the difficulty level of the subject with Test Prep being the highest.

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