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Since February 2025
Instructor since February 2025
Advance your academic, creative and professional English
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From 64.31 £ /h
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Develop your academic, creative and professional English writing and speaking skills with a qualified teacher, lecturer and communication coach.

— Keynote presentation and interview skills
— Academic writing (grant applications, research articles, dissertations)
— Creative writing (creative non-fiction, short stories, screenplays, poetry)
— Advanced English conversation skills
— Literary analysis
— English linguistics
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  • Around Lauttasaari, Finland
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  • 02130 Espoo, Finland
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About Me
I have been a teacher for 15 years, including in schools and universities in the UK, as a private tutor internationally, and as a university teacher and communication coach in Finland.

I live in Espoo, where I enjoy walking and listening to novels and popular science audiobooks.
Education
— PhD and MA in English Linguistics (London)
— MA in Creative writing (Falmouth)
— BSc in Human Biosciences (London)
— PGCE in Science Education with Qualified Teacher Status (Greenwich)
Experience / Qualifications
— UK qualified teacher, private tutor and lecturer (15 years)
— Freelance writer (science journalism, topical comedy)
— Developmental editor
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
School
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Hola muy buenas, soy estudiante universitario en España y estoy en Helsinki durante un tiempo. Soy Español y Canadiense por lo que soy nativo en ambos idiomas (español e inglés). Toda mi vida he hablado ambos idiomas y en España doy clases de Inglés por lo que tengo experiencia. Me sé adaptar a cualquier nivel ya que he estado en esa posición a lo largo de mi vida. Estoy dispuesto a dar clases tanto en persona como online, también puedo dar clases tanto individuales como grupales.

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Here's everything you need to know:

About Me
I’m currently a first-year bachelor’s student at the School of Science in Aalto University, where I secured a highly competitive full-tuition scholarship thanks to my SAT score (1540: Math 790, English 750). I’ve been an SAT tutor for over a year now, teaching both group classes and one-on-one sessions. In total, I’ve helped more than 70 students reach their SAT goals. Back in Bangladesh, I worked as an SAT instructor at Mentors' and developed the SAT teaching curriculum at Noetic. With this experience under my belt, I’ve designed a teaching method that’s effective, flexible, and, most importantly, tailored to you.

How My Classes Work
The SAT is all about finding patterns and mastering the "game". My classes are structured to help you do exactly that. In each class, I will teach you some theoretical basics first and then make you go through some actual SAT problems related to those basics. It's not about me showing you how to solve, rather it's about making you capable to think like a 1500+ scorer. In the process, I'll observe your thought process and give feedback on where you are going wrong and what you doing right. Sounds impressive?

Here’s the class breakdown:

English Classes

Words in Context
Text Structure and Purpose
Cross-Text Connections
Central Ideas and Details
Command of Evidence (Textual, Quantitative)
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Boundaries
Form, Structure, and Sense
Rhetorical Synthesis
Transitions

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Algebra: 3 sessions
Advanced Math: 3 sessions
Problem Solving and Data Analysis: 3 sessions
Geometry and Trigonometry: 2 sessions

Don’t worry; the number of classes is flexible. If you’re already confident in certain topics, we’ll skip them and focus on what needs improvement. This isn’t a cookie-cutter course—it’s all about what works best for you.

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Duration: Each class is 1.5 hours.
Preferred Schedule: After 6 PM (but we can discuss).
Class Options: Online (Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams) or in-person (either at Aalto University, my place, or yours (applicable for Espoo and Helsinki)).

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Sure, there are tons of SAT prep courses out there. But when you hit a wall or feel like your progress has plateaued, that’s where I come in. You'll choose me because —
a) I have a high score, so I know how to crack this.
b) I have taken the SAT on Oct, 2023 and since then taught more than 70 students all over the world. So, I am updated with the curriculum and process.
c) I am already studying in a reputed university with scholarship leveraging my SAT score. So, I can guide through the admission process (be it in Europe or US) as well.
d) I am a no bullshit guy. If you need 2/3 classes only, that's fine. If you need 20 classes, that's also fine. I am here to make money but not to exploit. So, I offer huge flexibility.

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Identify the SAT’s patterns and tricks.
Focus on your weak areas while leveraging your strengths.
Understand the nuances of scoring 1500+.
Navigate college admissions (both in the U.S. and Europe).

Plus, if you’re up for it, you’ll get free life advice and philosophical discussions along the way. (Yes, seriously.)

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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re aiming for a 1200 or pushing for a 1550+, I’m here to help you achieve your goals. Let’s make this happen together.

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