English Language Tutor Tara from Vancouver

English Language Tutor Tara from Vancouver, BC
Name Tara C. Recommended
City Vancouver, BC
Teaching English
Native Language English
Originally From Canada
Working With Youth, Adults, Groups
Levels I Teach Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Lessons Take Place Learner's Work, Public Place, Online
Review Rating
Hourly Rate C$35

Native English speaker with over ten years experience as an English tutor in cross-cultural settings. Learners include professionals in areas of business, government and varities of level of students. I'm fluent in Portuguese and Spanish with extensive living experience abroad.  I have taught English in Japan, spent over a decade in Latin America, and have over five years of experience teaching junior and high school global learners in online settings and at private language schools.

Education / Certificates

My education has taught me to be well informed of global issues and apply new and insightful topics to learners who are interested in international ways of thinking about cultural awareness and events of the day. 

I have a Bachelors and a Masters degree from Canadian universities. I also have ESL training and offer IELTS, SAT and TOEFL classes with extensive experience in curriculum development.

Professional Experience

I have worked for over ten years as a tutor to a variety of global learners.  

I am currently living in Vancouver and teach high school students literature study, reading and writing at private language institutes. Students include a large language base of Chinese learners and other international students. Some classes are online and overseas. I teach test prepartion for SSAT, SAT, IELTS and other academic based performance tests as well as conversation for everyday practice.

I have also been working as a tutor with a private language school for French-speaking Canadian government employees for the last six years using an online platform. Lessons are focused on test preparation for intermediate to advanced level learners in speaking and writing.

I am a professional ghostwriter, plan and develop academic textbooks for writing courses for intermediate to advanced level learners.

Further background includes living and teaching English in Japan for one year at a top language school. I lived for over five years in Brazil where I taught ESL for Business professionals and private students. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Teaching Approach

I have the skills to develop lessons for any level of learner and create a study plan for your specific needs, offering creative and engaging classes. 

Lessons usually include task-based teaching strategies and focus on the use of authentic language with target vocabulary and expressions. We focus on English grammar for all levels, offer conversation classes based on requirements or a combination of both.

Availability

I am flexible and we can discuss days and times of availability at the introductory call.

Teaching Place(s)

I mainly teach Online via Zoom and Teams. I am available at convenient locations around the Vancouver area at offices and work spaces

Location on the Map
Profile Details
Listed 3 years, Updated 3 months ago | Seen Active - 1 week ago
Reviews
4 reviews available.

Wendy B.

Verified
Tara is a wonderful tutor
2 years ago

Tara is a wonderful teacher, she is a very kind and very patient, and honest person and willing to help to improve English writing skills. She always gives advance notice if there are any time changes to coordinate with the student's schedule. Thank you for all the help and effort!


Fabiana Felipe G.
Excellent and Professional
3 years ago

Tara has been my English teacher for one year. During this time, I have made excellent progress and improved in my oral, written and English comprehension. She was very important in my process of career change and preparing for international interviews with global companies. She is very nice, patient and professional. Tara is also fluent in Portuguese which is very helpful for Brazilian learners. Thank you Tara for being a “Super Teacher!"


Cipriana N.
Excelente!!!
3 years ago

Tara é excelente professora, didática e excelente companhia para as aulas de conversação, transitando em todos os assuntos com propriedade e sempre atrelando com a aprendizagem. Sabe adequar seu nível às suas necessidades; é paciente e o fato de ser fluente em português nos ajuda a "pensar" da forma inglesa, pois ela entende como nós estruturamos nossa fala. Super recomendo!


Caroline R.
Very professional and rigorous !
3 years ago

Tara has been my tutor for 1 year and she accompanies me in my learning by offering me good tools and a lot of encouragement. She listens to my needs and is patient when my schedule and workload require me to change my schedule. Thank you Tara for your devotion !


Contact Tara