Study Skills & Test Prep - Private Tutor for middle, high school & university students (13 - 21)

From 87 € /h

🎓 Academic Coach for Students | Study Skills & University Prep | 1:1 Online Support
Are you a motivated student who puts in the effort but still isn’t getting the results you want?
Do you feel overwhelmed with where to start, or unsure how to study more effectively?

You're not alone—and the solution often isn’t “working harder,” but working smarter.

🧠 What I Offer:
I help students like you improve study habits, time management, and academic performance—so your hard work actually pays off. Whether you're in high school, university, or transitioning between, I’ll guide you toward strategic, structured, and sustainable learning.

👋 Who I Am
My name is Noah. I’m a lecturer, programme coordinator, and student mentor at the University of Amsterdam. Over the past decade, I’ve coached hundreds of students to reach their academic potential—many of whom went on to top universities like Oxford, UCL, Leiden, and careers at international companies.

🎯 Together, We’ll:
Assess your current study habits

Introduce proven techniques for focus, retention, and motivation

Apply those tools to your assignments, essays, and exams

Build a system that works for you, not just the textbook

🎓 My Qualifications:
BA in Psychology – University of British Columbia (UBC)

Two Master’s degrees – Leiden University

PhD – Leiden University

I combine research-driven academic support with mentoring that meets you where you are. My approach is practical, empathetic, and results-focused.

📍 Available online and in-person in Amsterdam
📩 Let’s get started! Message me now to schedule your first session and start getting more out of your education.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Amsterdam, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

CREA Café, Crea Cafe

Online from Netherlands

About Me

🎓 Academic Coach | 📣 Public Speaking Mentor | 🧠 Study Skills Strategist

About Me:

I’m a university lecturer and programme coordinator at the University of Amsterdam with a PhD from Leiden University and a BA in Psychology from UBC (University of British Columbia). With over 10 years of experience in higher education, I’ve coached hundreds of students (ages 13–21) to academic success, university admission, and personal confidence.

🚀 What I Offer

🎯 University & Academic Preparation

Study skills coaching: focus, planning, and strategy

Essay and assignment support (structure, clarity, feedback)

Admissions coaching for top universities (Oxford, UCL, Leiden, etc.)

Exam readiness and academic stress management

🗣 Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

1:1 coaching for students, professionals, and performers

Speech structure, storytelling, and persuasive delivery

Overcoming stage fright and building authentic confidence

📚 My Approach
I combine research-backed academic coaching with real-world performance training. My background in theatre production and public communication helps students not only know what to say—but say it powerfully and with presence.

Every session is tailored to your goals—whether you're preparing for a big exam, applying to university, or delivering your first confident talk.

💬 Student Results
✅ Admissions success: Oxford, UCL, Leiden, and more!
✅ Professional speaking: corporate clients, university panels, TED-style presentations
✅ Confidence transformation: from “I hate speaking” to “That was the best part of my day”

Please note: I do not provide coaching, guidance, or support for any programs, institutions, or courses that I am directly affiliated with. This is to ensure full transparency and avoid any potential conflicts of interest.

🕒 Availability
Flexible weekday and weekend hours. In-person (Amsterdam area) and online worldwide.

📩 Let’s work together to help you thrive. Send me a message to book your first session!

Education

Leiden University - PhD
Leiden University - MSc : Social & Organizational Psychology
Leiden University - MA : Sociology & Psychology of Religion
University of British Columbia - BA : Psychology

Experience / Qualifications

Bedrijfscoach : Work Place Motivation and Job Coach

Certificaat Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs - BKO - University Teaching Qualification Certificate

Age

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

Learning & study skills

Test prep

Tutoring

Reviews

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New York

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Presentation Skills - Speaking, Interview, and Presentation Preparation

78 € /h

🎤 English Presentation Coach | Public Speaking Anxiety Support | Interview Skills Trainer
Do you need to give a presentation in English, but feel anxious about delivering it with confidence and impact? You're not alone—many students and professionals struggle with nerves, clarity, and structure when speaking in front of others.

I offer 1:1 public speaking and presentation coaching to help you:

Overcome public speaking anxiety

Build confident delivery skills

Create clear, engaging presentations

Improve spoken English fluency for presentations

Practice and perfect interview responses

🎓 About Me
I hold a PhD from Leiden University and have spent over a decade giving academic presentations around the world—speaking to audiences from 20 to over 1000 people. In parallel, I’ve worked for nearly 10 years as a theatre producer, blending performance technique with public communication.

This unique combination allows me to coach clients through:

Voice control and body language

Speech structure and flow

Audience engagement techniques

Interview success strategies for schools, jobs, or panels

🧠 Who This Is For:
Students preparing for class presentations, thesis defenses, or university interviews

Professionals needing to present at work meetings, pitches, or conferences

Non-native English speakers who want to speak clearly and confidently in English

Anyone with public speaking anxiety who wants to build real confidence

🗣 Let’s Turn Nerves Into Excitement
I’ll help you feel calm, clear, and charismatic when presenting—whether in person or online. With customized exercises and feedback, you’ll walk away with tools to command the room and connect with your audience.

📍 Available online worldwide and in-person in Amsterdam
📩 Message me today to start building powerful, confident presentations in English!

Jaume

4.8

(25)

Learn Spanish in an interactive and personalized way!

Do you want to learn Spanish or improve your current level? In my lessons I adapt completely to your goals, level and learning pace. As a native Spanish speaker and experienced teacher in language schools I provide authentic and effective lessons.

In the lessons we will cover:

Grammar and vocabulary: In a structured and understandable way.
Practical exercises: Focused on speaking, listening, writing and reading.
Personal attention: Each lesson is tailored to your needs.
Whether you are a student who needs extra help or an adult who wants to become fluent in Spanish, I would love to help you achieve your goals.

Send me a message for more information or to schedule a trial lesson. ¡Hasta pronto!

Sandra

4.8

(25)

Hello parents! My name is Sandra. I am a native English speaker from New York State. I have a USA teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Inclusive Education (Grades K-6 and Students with Disabilities) from the State University of New York at Fredonia. My experiences include teaching at primary international schools in Belgrade, Serbia for 2 years and 3 years at international schools in The Hague, Netherlands. I have worked at two IB primary schools. Alongside teaching at international schools, I have 8 years of experience teaching English. I also have experience teaching grade 1 and 3 in elementary schools in New York State. I have taught children from 2-17 years old and adults. My students range in levels from beginners who are new to learning English, to fluent English speakers that need support or would like to further excel or maintain their fluency. Based on my experiences, I have learned to adjust my teaching style based on different students' needs, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and learning abilities.

Lessons are provided to children and teenagers. Lessons are customized to the learning needs of your child. Whether that be learning English for the first time or practicing improvement of speaking, reading, comprehension, pronunciation, listening, writing, grammar, etc. Lessons can be aimed towards learning a topic such as food, animals, sports, emotions, and more.

For children who are fluent English speakers, tutoring can be given to further excel in particular areas. Subjects that interest the student such as science, history or world topics can be incorporated into the lesson to broaden their knowledge. Support can also be provided in learning organizational skills, research, and mini projects for older children. I am available to help with studying, homework, or school projects. For online learning, I use a variety of platforms, websites, educational games, and e-books to reach the learning goals of my students. Additional homework can be provided if requested.

Depending on the students age, lesson duration is adjusted. If you are looking for lessons for siblings, please reach out to me to discuss the best schedule for your children. My aim is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all my students.

I hope you can join my English lessons! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I can provide my resume or reference letters if requested. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Anusha

4.8

(25)

I have the curiosity and eagerness to learn. It gives me a natural ability to teach because I believe only a good student can be a good teacher. I have tutoring experience in the past.

I have completed my graduation in engineering. On the professional front, I am a banker. I moved to the Netherlands and am currently on a break. I would love to indulge in my passion for teaching.

I can teach school level Math and Science. My goal is to keep students challenged to learn new things. I will be tutoring whatever is required for the school syllabus along with extra information or facts to make learning fun. Test preparation and tutoring for exams can also be done.I cook Indian dishes on a regular basis and would love to teach Indian-style cooking to people who are interested.

Every student is different and I will take extra care to have tailor-made classes for each person. I create presentations, use assignments, and prepare before each class. Time is important and I do not want to waste yours.

You can message me regarding the classes or your needs. I will make sure to do my best.

Derek

4.8

(25)

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.

Sacha

4.8

(25)

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 2022 I work parttime as a math teacher and educational advisor in the Emma Children's Hospital in Amsterdam and besides 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.

It is possible to arrange group lessons (max 3 students).

Attila

4.8

(25)

1. What is the TOEIC?

The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is a language test developed by the Educational Testing Service (Princeton, USA). It measures/demonstrates the language skills that everyone in today's multinational work environment needs to communicate successfully in a foreign language.

2. Who uses the TOEIC?

The TOEIC test is one of the most widely used English-language tests in the world, with more than 14,000 organizations and universities in more than 160 countries relying on TOEIC scores to make important decisions.

3. What is the TOEIC used for?

The TOEIC is used to help organisations to:
• Select, hire, and/or promote their employees based on their level of English
• Select employees with adequate English language skills to participate in English language programs or training.
• Standardize the level of English language proficiency within the company.
Universities and other higher education institutions use this test to:
• Accept prospective students into their English-speaking undergraduate and graduate programs
• Measure their students’ progress
• Issue an internationally recognized English language certificate to their students.

4. How can I help you?

• I will evaluate your English proficiency level
• I will introduce you to the format and structure of the test: remember, knowing the type of tasks is half the battle!
• I will provide you with a lot of exercises and materials, and we will practice a lot
• Depending on your needs, we can focus on the Listening and Reading Test, the Speaking and Writing Tests, or both
• During the preparation, if you get to an area that is going harder, then we will do more exercises related to it or them (grammar, pronunciation, listening comprehension).

Lilya

4.8

(25)

Need extra support with one or more subjects, help with planning homework or learn how to best prepare for that one difficult test (week) that is coming up? I'd love to help you! Learning in a way that suits you is central during the tutoring/homework guidance. During the tutoring sessions we can look for a way of learning and planning that works best for you, so that you can get started in the lessons and also have the tools to continue with this yourself afterwards. The most important thing is that you understand the material and can get started with confidence!

I am 18 years old, just finished 6th grade and have experience tutoring different ages. I completed the Culture & Society profile with Greek and Latin and followed bilingual education and lessons according to the IB-English program. I can also give the tutoring lessons in English, if that is your preference. Want to know more about me? Please take a look at my profile!

Areas I can help you with:

Primary school: Students from any group are welcome for tutoring in all subjects/topics or to prepare for a (cito) test. I can practice with your child with the material taught at school, practice for CITO tests, explain what your child does not yet understand and improve the general skills required within a particular subject in a fun and educational way. Whether this is language, arithmetic or reading comprehension, I am happy to help your child understand it better and find pleasure in the subject that may still be difficult!

Secondary school:
- Dutch up to vwo 6
- English: up to VWO 6
- Art: up to VWO 6
- Latin: up to and including VWO 3
- Geography: up to VWO 5
- History: up to VWO 5
- Mathematics: up to VWO 3

For both primary and secondary school I also offer homework support, where I can help with planning making and/or learning work. Sometimes it is still complicated to get an overview and create structure in all the work, I like to tackle this with the student in the way that suits him/her best.

Do you have any questions or would you like to book a tutoring lesson right away? Please send a message!

Baban

4.8

(25)

Personal tutoring, homework assistance or exam training

Is your child struggling with school? Together we can change that! My name is Baban, and as an experienced tutor I offer tutoring and homework support that really connects with your child's world of experience.

Why choose my tutoring?

- Concrete Examples: I use examples that your child knows and understands, for faster and more fun learning.
- Flexible Times: Lessons are available for 60, 90, or 120 minutes - perfectly tailored to your child's needs.
- Special Material: the learning material is tailored to the needs of the student and is therefore tailor-made every time!
Are you ready to help your child excel? Contact us for a personal introduction. Together we will make learning fun and successful again!

Leigh

4.8

(25)

The foundation of a child’s education is a crucial step in their learning journey. In my tutoring sessions, it’s essential to assess each student’s current level to identify where they need the most support and determine the best starting point for their educational development.

I plan my lessons around the specific subjects where the student requires assistance, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet their individual needs and help them progress confidently.

Juliette

4.8

(25)

Hello! I'm a masters student at the University of Amsterdam offering private tutoring on multiple subjects. I have a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University (magna cum laude) and 10+ years tutoring and teaching experience. I'm expert at navigating International Baccalaureate (score of 44/45), SAT (score of 2390/2400), and Advanced Placement (6 APs with a score of 5/5).

🔬 Subjects
- English and Language Arts (middle and high school)
- Social Studies - history, geography, economics (middle and high school)
- Math (elementary and middle school)
- Test prep (SAT, IB, AP)
- Essay writing (all subjects and levels - bonus: I love helping with citations and academic writing!)

📚 Teaching Approach
- Online or in-person lessons
- Coaching focus to understanding students' unique goals and challenges
- Tailored content for each student, inclusive of neurodiverse learning styles
- Building confidence and building knowledge at the same time

🌍 Languages
English (native), French (C1), German (B1)

Kathleen

4.8

(25)

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.

Saskya

4.8

(25)

Hola! My name is Sheyla, and I am a native Spanish speaker from Spain with a passion for teaching and helping others learn my language. I have experience working with people from different backgrounds, and I enjoy making my classes practical, interactive, and tailored to each student’s needs.
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to improve your conversation skills, I can guide you with clear explanations, patience, and real-life practice. My goal is to help you feel more confident and comfortable using Spanish in everyday situations.
I am responsible, approachable, and always aim to create a positive learning environment. If you are looking for fun and effective Spanish lessons, I’d be happy to help you on your language journey.
Let’s learn Spanish together!

Imane

4.8

(25)

🇳🇱: Are you struggling with English at school or want to improve your level? During my tutoring sessions, I'll help you step by step to better understand English and use it with more confidence.

We'll work on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking. I'll also help with test preparation and homework. I'll explain the material calmly and clearly, adapting my explanation to your level and pace.

As a trainee teaching assistant, I have experience mentoring students. My goal is to help you feel more confident in English and achieve better results.

🇬🇧: Do you find English difficult at school, or would you like to improve your level? During my tutoring sessions, I will help you step by step to better understand and use the English language with more confidence.

We will work on grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking. I can also help you prepare for tests and complete your homework. I explain the material in a calm and clear way and adapt my teaching to your level and pace.

As a teaching assistant in training, I have experience guiding students. My goal is to help you feel more confident in English and achieve better results.

Amy

4.8

(25)

Unlock the power of English in a fun, engaging, and practical way! This class is designed for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Together, we will focus on the fundamentals of the English language while tailoring lessons to your individual goals and needs.

In this class, we will:

Build strong communication skills for everyday conversations

Practice fun, interactive activities to make learning enjoyable

Learn practical English for travel, social situations, and daily life

Explore Business English for professional settings

Strengthen listening, speaking, and confidence in using English in real-world situations

Whether you are a child starting your English journey, a teen preparing for exams, or an adult aiming to improve fluency for work or travel, this class adapts to you. Every lesson is personalized to focus on what you need most, ensuring that learning is effective, enjoyable, and meaningful.

By the end of the course, students will communicate more confidently, understand essential grammar and vocabulary, and apply English skills to everyday and professional scenarios.

Ines

4.8

(25)

I’m a native French speaker with over 7 years of experience as a professional translator, and I hold academic backgrounds in linguistics and law.

I designed this course to help learners of all levels improve their French speaking, writing, and comprehension skills. Through practical exercises, real-life conversations, and tailored guidance, you’ll gain confidence in using French in everyday situations, professional contexts, or academic settings.

Whether you want to perfect your grammar, expand your vocabulary, or practice pronunciation, I’ll provide personalized support to help you achieve your goals while making learning engaging and effective.

Whether you want to improve your French speaking, writing, and comprehension, get help with assignments, or develop effective study techniques, I’ll provide tailored guidance to help you succeed. Lessons are practical, interactive, and designed to boost both your confidence and results in French.