25+ years tutoring experience. 5 years small classroom teaching experience. Certified Laubach Literacy tutor (English literacy certification). Skilled at teaching all age levels. Passionate about grammar and language history. I am willing to teach students of all ages, from preschool students to retirees. Build English confidence and fluency, regardless of age. Learn fine points of grammar and dialects. I'm strict yet funny. I can help you relax so that learning is less stressful and comes more readily. I have a fine attention to detail. The best way to learn a language is immersion, so I try to maintain a humorous and conversational style that feels more natural. I am, however, very strict about behavior. If you need to cancel a class, please let me know at least 12 hours before the start time. In case of emergency, please notify me as soon as you are able and provide me with proof of emergency (doctor's note, etc.).