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Leyla N.

472 hours tutoring

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Empower English Tutoring
Empower English Tutoring
Leyla N.

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

472 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Leyla


Bio

My name is Leyla, and I am so glad you're thinking of learning English! Whatever your goals in learning English, I am happy to help you reach and surpass them.

I have completed a master's in applied linguistics with a focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages and a TESL/TEFL certification course to complement the years of practice I've had helping individuals learn English. I have volunteered as a conversation partner and as an English teacher. I also worked as a preschool...

My name is Leyla, and I am so glad you're thinking of learning English! Whatever your goals in learning English, I am happy to help you reach and surpass them.

I have completed a master's in applied linguistics with a focus on teaching English to speakers of other languages and a TESL/TEFL certification course to complement the years of practice I've had helping individuals learn English. I have volunteered as a conversation partner and as an English teacher. I also worked as a preschool teacher for several years, so I am well-acquainted with creatively engaging young people in learning. English is my first language, and I am an American. I am excited to help students of all ages and walks of life learn one of the most widely-spoken languages in the modern world.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas in 2005, and I earned my Masters of Science degree in Development Studies from the University of Glasgow in Glasgow, Scotland in 2006. I graduated with my master's in applied linguistics from Texas A&M University - Commerce in 2018. I have traveled in Europe and in North America, and I particularly enjoy visiting Eastern Europe whenever I get the chance.

I look forward to learning more about you and your life as we work together to explore the English language!


Education

Texas A&M University
undergrad
University of Glasgow
Masters
University of Texas A&M - Commerce
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Approved Subjects

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am three courses from graduating with a master's in applied linguistics with an emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I recently completed my grammar courses, and I earned A's in both classes.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I have been proofreading and editing for several years. I specialize in helping English as another language students perfect their documents. I am finishing up a master's degree in applied linguistics with an emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to add to my experience.

Elementary Education

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am licensed to teach elementary school in two states. I am also licensed to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas. I am finishing up a master's in applied linguistics currently, and I am certified to teach English as a second language as well. I majored in anthropology and development studies for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, so social sciences are another area I focus in.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am three courses from graduating with a master's in applied linguistics with an emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I recently completed my grammar courses, and I earned A's in both classes.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified teacher who specializes in reading and English as another language. I help students comprehend what they are reading and think deeply and critically about it. This increases retention and engagement.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a certified teacher who helps student master new spelling words with fun and interactive activities.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

As a certified and experienced teacher of English to speakers of another language, I can help you master new vocabulary that is critical to reading comprehension, academic conversations, and to just navigating daily life.

English

English,

English

I'm certified to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas and as an English as a second language teacher.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Grammar,

Grammar

I am three courses from graduating with a master's in applied linguistics with an emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I recently completed my grammar courses, and I earned A's in both classes.
IELTS,

IELTS

I have taught IELTS preparation courses as an ESL teacher.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I have been proofreading and editing for several years. I specialize in helping English as another language students perfect their documents. I am finishing up a master's degree in applied linguistics with an emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages to add to my experience.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified teacher who specializes in reading and English as another language. I help students comprehend what they are reading and think deeply and critically about it. This increases retention and engagement.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a certified teacher who helps student master new spelling words with fun and interactive activities.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I am an experienced and certified teacher of English to speakers of other languages. I can help you prepare for the TOEFL to enter the university of your choice.
Vocabulary,

Vocabulary

As a certified and experienced teacher of English to speakers of another language, I can help you master new vocabulary that is critical to reading comprehension, academic conversations, and to just navigating daily life.
Writing

Writing

Writing is an essential tool for business, daily life, work, and academics. I am a certified teacher specializing in English as another language, and I can help native and non-native English speakers craft a document that reflects a deep understanding of the document's subject.

Homeschool

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am licensed to teach elementary school in two states. I am also licensed to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas. I am finishing up a master's in applied linguistics currently, and I am certified to teach English as a second language as well. I majored in anthropology and development studies for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, so social sciences are another area I focus in.
English,

English

I'm certified to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas and as an English as a second language teacher.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified teacher who specializes in reading and English as another language. I help students comprehend what they are reading and think deeply and critically about it. This increases retention and engagement.
Spelling,

Spelling

I am a certified teacher who helps student master new spelling words with fun and interactive activities.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.
Writing

Writing

Writing is an essential tool for business, daily life, work, and academics. I am a certified teacher specializing in English as another language, and I can help native and non-native English speakers craft a document that reflects a deep understanding of the document's subject.

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
IELTS,

IELTS

I have taught IELTS preparation courses as an ESL teacher.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am an experienced and certified teacher of English to speakers of other languages. I can help you prepare for the TOEFL to enter the university of your choice.

Most Popular

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am licensed to teach elementary school in two states. I am also licensed to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas. I am finishing up a master's in applied linguistics currently, and I am certified to teach English as a second language as well. I majored in anthropology and development studies for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, so social sciences are another area I focus in.
English,

English

I'm certified to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas and as an English as a second language teacher.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified teacher who specializes in reading and English as another language. I help students comprehend what they are reading and think deeply and critically about it. This increases retention and engagement.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.
Writing

Writing

Writing is an essential tool for business, daily life, work, and academics. I am a certified teacher specializing in English as another language, and I can help native and non-native English speakers craft a document that reflects a deep understanding of the document's subject.

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.

Summer

Elementary (K-6th),

Elementary (K-6th)

I am licensed to teach elementary school in two states. I am also licensed to teach 7-12 English language arts in Texas. I am finishing up a master's in applied linguistics currently, and I am certified to teach English as a second language as well. I majored in anthropology and development studies for my undergraduate and graduate degrees, so social sciences are another area I focus in.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I completed a 100-hour TEFL/TESL certification course from i-to-i in 2009. I am a certified public school teacher endorsed in ESL in two states. I am also finishing up an applied linguistics - TESOL master's degree.
Reading,

Reading

I am a certified teacher who specializes in reading and English as another language. I help students comprehend what they are reading and think deeply and critically about it. This increases retention and engagement.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a certified teacher who is skilled in helping students organize themselves in order to achieve higher grades. I am well-organized, and I have used this skill to help my students organize themselves academically. Study strategies are another area that I can help students with as I am experienced in teaching ELL students, who need extra support in reading comprehension, memorization strategies, etc.
Writing

Writing

Writing is an essential tool for business, daily life, work, and academics. I am a certified teacher specializing in English as another language, and I can help native and non-native English speakers craft a document that reflects a deep understanding of the document's subject.

Test Preparation

IELTS,

IELTS

I have taught IELTS preparation courses as an ESL teacher.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I am an experienced and certified teacher of English to speakers of other languages. I can help you prepare for the TOEFL to enter the university of your choice.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

4.9 (189 ratings)
5 star
(177)
4 star
(9)
3 star
(1)
2 star
(1)
1 star
(1)

Reviews

Great Tutor - Creative, Organized, and Diligent

We recently moved from outside of the US, so my middle school daughter had trouble in her classes due to her very limited English. We used to try a couple of other tutors, but definitely, Leyla is the best of the best English tutor. She is calm, but amazingly creative at her lessons. The first day, Leyla recorded my daughter's reading. It was really a great idea so as we could see the improvements. She sometimes took my daughter out to the park next to my house. The lessons were no different than at home, but it helped my daughter to keep concentrated on studying, and even better, she was looking forward to having the next lesson. For these two months, my daughter learned how to write a good structured essay, write a poem, and much more. If you are looking for an English tutor, especially ESL tutor, I highly recommend Leyla.

Minoru, 118 lessons with Leyla

Works great with teenagers and is very knowledgeable in English.

Leyla is tutoring my son in H. English who is in 10th grade and really enjoys his sessions with her. He came in from his last session and said, “I learned something new today, wanna know what?” We are really happy to have her as part of his support team for school she has been fantastic.

Sheryl , 6 lessons with Leyla

A thoughtful and patient tutor

Leyla is a very thoughtful teacher and I would highly recommend her to students looking for a great tutor, particularly those who are learning on their own. She is responsive and very patient, which anyone that takes a language needs.

Mina, 19 lessons with Leyla

Great Tutor, Very Knowledgable

Leyla was very patient, kind and understanding with my 8 year old. She provided him with a lesson that he was interested in and wanted to read. She was patient with him when he made mistakes and helped him learn to slow down a bit. 10/10 recommend her for your kiddos!

Melissa , 1 lesson with Leyla

great teacher

Leyla is great. Always very patient and encouraging. She makes sure he always tries his very best and does a great job lesson planning.

Kelly, 21 lessons with Leyla

Great

Great. A lot of encouragement and fun. I am learning how to teach kids from Leyla too. Thanks for your class.

Nancy, 12 lessons with Leyla

Excellent teacher

Leyla has been an English tutor for my kids for more than a year. She is a great tutor. She knows how to motivate students and keep them engaged through alot of activities during the lessons. My kids are always excited for her lessons.

Abdulaziz, 59 lessons with Leyla
Tutor responded:

Thank you very much.

Professional tutor for IELTS

It helps when she corrects my grammar and pronunciation for my speaking. I learned what my weaknesses are during the class. I find it is quite efficient when I talk to her rather than practice on my own. She provides good guidance.

Amy, 4 lessons with Leyla

Business Writing Session

My tutoring session with Leyla was great! She simplified all my work and explained my errors. I would like to recommend her to all ages and professions.

Latoya, 4 lessons with Leyla

Great tutor

I came to the United States to pursue my PhD at Texas A&M University. However, the big obstacle to achieve my goal is to pass IELTS exam. In the beginning, I earned 4.5 on the first exam, but after tutor Leyla gave me lessons for two months / 3 hours weekly. I accomplished my grade 6 overall at the second exam. She was very helpful and she taught me good strategies for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Ammar, 17 lessons with Leyla
Hourly Rate: $50
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