hi, I am Maria, an experienced English tutor and teacher I have worked for numerous local educational institutions like HK College of Technology, Institute of Vocational Education, HK Sports Institute where I taught college level English, DSE, IELTS, TOELF, SAT, IGCSE, Secondary and Primary level English to coaches , elite athletes, working and retired adults, Secondary and primary students . I had also proof read Masters degree thesis for masters degree students. I also possess extensive experience in private tutoring. My expertise is in all areas of English language including writing, reading, speaking particularly grammar teaching. I graduated from HKU English Department where I read English and English literature, and I received my Postgraduate Certificate in Education from HKU also where I majored in English Studies. I have a young at heart and friendly disposition and mixed well with young and adult learners alike and I am very open minded , I am patient and attentive to my teaching and never waste time in my lessons with irreverent chitchating .