Preparation for University Writing and Referencing

Van 42.6 $ /h

Academic Foundations Tuition

Confidence. Clarity. Community.

Starting university can feel overwhelming. My Academic Foundations tuition programme is designed to help students transition smoothly into third-level study, with practical, real-world academic skills and supportive guidance.

Together, we focus on:

• Understanding the structure of academic writing
• Developing a clear, confident writing style
• Learning how to plan and structure essays
• Avoiding plagiarism and understanding academic honesty
• Navigating digital platforms like VLE systems and Turnitin
• Building problem-solving skills through discussion and practical exercises
• Strengthening wellbeing and study habits

Sessions are conversation-led, interactive, and tailored to the individual. I combine guided discussion, small group work, and real assignment practice to help students not only improve their grades, but feel genuinely confident in their academic voice.

Ideal for first-year university students, particularly those studying Arts and Humanities.

Get in touch to discuss individual or small-group sessions.

Extra informatie

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Locatie

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Plaats gekozen door de student :

In de omgeving van Amsterdam, Nederland

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Vaardigheden

Essay's schrijven (universitair niveau)

Communicatievaardigheden

Leer-en studeervaardigheden

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Bij de student thuis

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20-24

Alessio

5.0

(14)

I've been teaching Italian for over 5 years, armed with a Double Degree in Languages, plus not one, but two Masters in teaching Italian! 🎓 🇮🇹 And here's the ciliegina sulla torta: I just kicked off a BSc in International Communication.

Are you ready to embark on an incredible adventure through the enchanting world of Italy, Italians, and gestures? :-)

We begin by assessing your level, goals, and needs. Together, we craft a personalized plan, ensuring that your learning experience is tailored, efficient, and effective. The classes are tailored to suit your individual level, needs, and goals. Depending on you, we will use textbooks, online tools, or articles among others.

My approach encompasses various aspects such as conversation, vocabulary, grammar, Italian culture, or test preparation.

Book our class now!

Catherine

5.0

(14)

Non-Violent Communication is a method invented by Marshall Rosenberg. It focuses on feelings and needs, it helps to develop empathy and communicate more clearly. I can teach you and help you to practise the 4 steps (Observation, Feelings, Needs, Request) and support you in a difficult situation.

Merve

5.0

(14)

I am an enthusiastic teacher who has taught general and business English, and English for academic purposes. Having experience with both teenagers and adults, I specialize in tutoring English based on four skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.

I plan my lessons regarding the student's needs and goals. In my lessons, I prefer using different teaching coursebooks and authentic resources (e.g. online articles, newspapers, magazines).

Since I have studied in different disciplines such as language teaching, literature and communication sciences, I could promise various lesson contents in each lesson to keep you excited during your learning process.

If you would like to learn English with me, please feel free to get in touch! I hope to hear from you soon!

Sacha

5.0

(14)

During my studies in Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam (graduated in 2015, MSc.) and in addition to my job as a consultant, I have always taught mathematics and statistics to secondary school students and university students (HBO and WO) with great pleasure. Since 2017 I have assisted students from different study backgrounds (from civil engineering to psychology) with writing their thesis and since 2022 I work parttime as a math teacher and educational advisor in the Emma Children's Hospital in Amsterdam and I teach private students.

Lessons can be taught in English or Dutch and face-to-face or online, depending on the location.

Location face-to-face classes: Citizen M Amsterdam, at your home or in the public library.

Derek

5.0

(14)

Have you been invited to interview at Oxford or Cambridge this coming autumn? Congratulations!

Oxbridge interviews are the make-or-break stage in acceptance into one of these two top-tier universities, and they require a significant amount of preparation and know-how in order to succeed.

Having successfully secured a place for myself to study English Language & Literature at the University of Oxford in 2015, and having been subsequently invited to pursue a Master's degree in English literature on scholarship, I am versed in the intricacies and expectations of the interview process for a range of disciplines.

I work with students across a series of sessions to hone their understanding of what's expected of them during the interview process, to identify their particular strengths and improve on their weakness, and to practice extemporaneous speaking and timed essay-writing and test-taking.

Each course is designed with the candidate in mind, and I can outline a recommended number of sessions and their contents based on an initial session.

Ilias

5.0

(14)

Are you in your graduation phase? Is it sometimes too much for you? And would you like to look at your piece together with an expert?

Hey!

I am Elias. Lecturer at the Applied Psychology course at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

My expertise lies in supervising students in their graduation phase. I help monitor the overview of the time schedule. I give feedback on thesis parts. And I mainly help you to obtain a logical story in your thesis research. Your story!

How it works:
- send me your piece before our appointment
- also send the guidelines that your assignment must comply with
- indicate where your learning needs lie. What do you need help with?

During the session:
- we look at your learning needs, planning and there is room for questions
- Get your feedback and feedforward. Then you know where you stand and where you can make improvements.
- at the end you have the choice to make an incidental follow-up appointment or to coordinate a follow-up process.

Ingrid

5.0

(14)

Dutch and English grammar and speech and reading
I am proficient in both languages and have enough patience to convey this

Cooking theory and practice
I have been a caterer for 30 years, mainly in Amsterdam and to a lesser extent throughout the country
I have enough patience in this.
However, it may be necessary to Ingredients are reimbursed

Rico

5.0

(14)

Like no other, I know how difficult it can be to structure a research or project in a short time. You want to distinguish main issues from side issues and be in the final report to-the-point in communicating the results.

From MBO level 2 I went on to a doctorate in astrophysics at the University of Amsterdam. During this path, I have written hundreds of reports, published 6 scientific articles and presented my findings hundreds of times both informally and formally.

In addition, I have been a successful thesis supervisor of 3 bachelor students and 1 master's student.

I would like to help you get the best out of yourself with the help of my knowledge and experience. However, I do not want to do this with a leadership mentality, but from an advisory mentality in which we can put together as equals a nice end product that we both support. I can offer concrete support for your research/project in:

- Setup and planning

- Doing literature study

- Quality assurance

- Presentation and structure/content

- Popularizing the topics with catchy texts

- Review with a critical look

- Give layout and design input

- And much more

Do you think I can help you or do you want to know more? I would love to hear from you!

Nihal

5.0

(14)

Ik ben een ervaren docent met een brede expertise in diverse vakgebieden, waaronder Engels, Nederlands, wiskunde, muziek, theater, Duits, Frans en andere talen. Daarnaast heb ik ook ervaring in het geven van kleinere lessen en ben ik in staat om leerlingen te begeleiden in een breed scala aan onderwerpen. Mijn veelzijdigheid en grondige kennis stellen mij in staat om effectief onderwijs te bieden en leerlingen te ondersteunen in hun leerproces.

Annick

5.0

(14)

I always motivate my students to do their best and to speak in French during class. I always give homework to practice writing skills.
From B1 level we talk about news and culture, my lessons are always concrete and goal oriented. Repetition is also part of my lessons, so that students can learn new material with confidence.
Finally I also offer Delft exam training from A1 to B2 levels - a diploma that is required for many Hotel Schools and also to be able to work and study in French-speaking countries.

Kathleen

5.0

(14)

I specialize in giving Geography lessons and guiding pupils and students with their reports/theses/theses.
My goal is to motivate students to take on challenges and aim higher. It always feels good when I've helped students achieve good grades on a test or report.

Rouda

5.0

(14)

Ik bied online bijles en studiebegeleiding aan voor leerlingen van zowel de basisschool als de middelbare school. Met een VWO-diploma, brede vakkennis en didactische ervaring ondersteun ik leerlingen op een rustige, duidelijke en betrokken manier.

Mijn aanpak is altijd persoonlijk en op maat:
• We bespreken eerst waar je tegenaan loopt.
• We stellen samen overzichtelijke leerdoelen op.
• Ik leg onderwerpen stap voor stap uit, met voorbeelden en oefenvragen.
• Ik help niet alleen met de stof, maar ook met plannen, motivatie en zelfvertrouwen.

Ik kan bijles geven in o.a.:
Nederlands, Engels, Wiskunde, Biologie, Geschiedenis, Aardrijkskunde, Natuurkunde, Nask, Scheikunde, Rekenen, Lezen, Begrijpend lezen en Spelling voor basisschool en natuurlijk nog veel meer!

De lessen zijn online, dus flexibel in te plannen ideaal naast school, sport of andere verplichtingen.

Frank

5.0

(14)

Hallo! Duits is zeker geen gemakkelijke taal, maar zelfverzekerd kunnen communiceren in het Duits zal je enorm helpen, zowel persoonlijk als professioneel. Ik help je daar graag bij en leer je mijn moedertaal met enthousiasme en leergierigheid. Waar wacht je nog op? Los geht's - lass uns gemeinsam durchstarten (laten wij samen beginnen)!!

Lise

5.0

(14)

Quick check-in: What do you understand already? Where are you stuck?

Customized explanation: I explain difficult topics simply and step by step.

Examples & practice questions: Together we create assignments or exam questions to apply the theory.

Feedback: I'll give you tips on how to learn or approach the subject better.

Wrap-up: I check whether you have understood the material or whether we need to review it again and assign homework if necessary.

My tutoring is practical, personal, and fully tailored to your learning goals.

5.0

(14)

During my English tutoring sessions, students receive targeted help with homework and support in all aspects of the subject. We focus on improving language skills—such as grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and pronunciation—with special attention to areas where students struggle. Together, we work purposefully to resolve language problems and build self-confidence, so students become stronger and more independent in English.