Learn English as a Second Language or improve it for School!

From 60.74 $ /h

Education should be a complete support system, not just an isolated lesson. I design learning that bridges the gaps between school, home, and independent study — giving students structure, resources, and time-planning strategies to keep them moving forward.

Lessons are tailored to individual needs, with space for questions, mistakes, and exploration. Whether it’s guiding a student through a challenging text or refining their exam technique, my goal is to make progress feel achievable and rewarding.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop and any books that you have read in English which have interested you.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Basel, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Basel, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

My name is Naiya, and I currently live in Switzerland with my partner — and more books than I can count! Learning and teaching have always been passions of mine, but after graduating, I wasn’t sure what career path to take. I love drawing, knitting, creating playlists, and, of course, reading — but I couldn’t see how these could lead to a career that made a real difference. So, I returned to my first passion: learning.

I began tutoring alongside my studies and quickly discovered a skill for helping students build confidence and develop their English skills. After earning my BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, I decided to build a career that not only improves grades but inspires a genuine eagerness to learn.

Alongside tutoring, I work as an exam content writer, creating practice questions and extracts which keeps me up-to-date with exam expectations and gives my students an extra advantage. I’m DBS certified, safeguarding trained, and TEFL qualified. Above all, I’m committed to creating a safe, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and proud of their progress.

Education

BA in English Literature and Creative Writing from Cardiff University.
Always excelled in English: A* English Literature A-Level and 9 in GCSE English Literature and Language.

Experience / Qualifications

4+ Years tutoring experience through my own business and through tutoring agencies (reviews available on Google under 'Tutoring with Naiya')
TEFL Qualified

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

School

Reading

Grammar

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Christina

I provide one on one virtual dyslexia therapy using Take Flight: A Comprehensive Reading Intervention for Students with Dyslexia. The curriculum was created for children who have been identified with Dyslexia. It is an individualized Orton-Gillingham based approach which addresses all areas of language development needed to create successful spellers, readers and writers.

What is Dyslexia therapy?
Intervention for dyslexia directly, explicitly and systematically teaches an awareness of the sounds of language, letter-sound associations, vocabulary and strategies for understanding written language. Guided, repeated practice enables the child to apply what they have learned efficiently. Intensity (e.g., smaller group size, extended length of sessions and treatment, more individualized lessons) is what distinguishes dyslexia intervention from regular reading instruction.

We are retraining the Dyslexic brain by lighting up the parts of the brain that are working well, and helping to compensate for the part that is weaker.

Who can teach Take Flight?
I have been certified to teach Take Flight, only certified practitioners may utilize the Take Flight program. The program was created at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas. It is a highly effective, multi-sensory, explicit, systematic phonetic method of instruction for both reading and spelling. We start at the phoneme level of language, at very basic skills, and progress to the more nuanced skills such as morphology and etymology.

How often do children need therapy?
This program is intended to be taught 5 times a week for 45 minutes each session or 4 times a week for 60 minutes each session. If necessary, we can make accommodations for timing.

Therapy is a marathon, not a sprint.

Christina

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