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Ludka K.

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Double-Masters, Great Reviews, Multi-Subject Tutor
Double-Masters, Great Reviews, Multi-Subject Tutor
Ludka K.

4.8 (54 ratings)

177 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
4.8 (54 ratings)

177 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Ludka

Bio

Hello,

Welcome to my profile. I am a former high school English teacher, currently teaching in private. I have a openings for one-on-one sessions, but am also open to forming Homework Pods of two to three students.

I have been teaching and tutoring for over five years now. I can help you or your student with all ELA skills - reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, or College Essays. I am also proficient in French, Math, and other subjects from...

Hello,

Welcome to my profile. I am a former high school English teacher, currently teaching in private. I have a openings for one-on-one sessions, but am also open to forming Homework Pods of two to three students.

I have been teaching and tutoring for over five years now. I can help you or your student with all ELA skills - reading comprehension, analytical and creative writing, grammar, vocabulary, or College Essays. I am also proficient in French, Math, and other subjects from Elementary through High School, College Writing, and Study Skills.

I originally come from Slovakia. I studied in Paris, FRANCE, United Kingdom (University of East Anglia) and in Massachusetts - at UMass, Amherst and women's Smith College. I hold a BA and MA in English, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a specialization in high school English - I double-majored in Language and Literature & Education and Child Study.

My tri-lingual background enables me to understand and teach English and French grammar and composition effectively.

In Slovakia, I graduated from a demanding bilingual, Franco-Slovak high school, which helped me to still be proficient in middle and high school English and Math, as well as other subjects.

I hold teaching licenses in English 8-12 from Massachusetts and California
I scored 7 on IELTS - the English as a Second Language exam.
I hold a DELF certificate - specialty proficiency in French language awarded by the French government. 2nd out of 3 levels.

I have been teaching English, French, and Math formally and informally since my college years and that to students of all levels.
I taught:
2nd grade reading and writing to reluctant readers.
5th grade writing to low- and high-performing, private school students.
9-12 grade English also to both low- and high-performing, eager and reluctant students
College essays to high school and graduate levels
TOEFL
French basics to complete beginners
French grammar and pronunciation to intermediate students
Bible as Literature - analysis
I coached high

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Education

Universite Paris Diderot, France
English
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Masters
Smith College, MA
MEd

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Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
French,

French

I attended a bilingual French-Slovak High school, from which I graduated with a state language certificate of the second degree - the Specialty Certificate, which is only one level below the Interpreter Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I just successfully worked with a student on his personal statement, which is a part of his application for a Ph.D. Also, I wrote a number of successful personal statements since I was accepted into two master's programs, two exchange programs, and also into am undergraduate program at King's College in the UK (which I ended up declining). In addition, I taught 12th grade English last year, where I taught how to write personal statements.
Grammar

Elementary Education

Elementary Math,

Elementary Math

I am a middle school Math tutor and would love to learn more about what you are looking for. I used to be an Assistant Math teacher at a middle school and have been tutoring Math in private for a while now. I helped multiple students, including my stepson from Cs in 6th grade to As in 8th grade. I also currently have a 7th grade student who just passed a level up test and skipped a level.
Reading,

Reading

I have been tutoring reading at Huntington Learning Center as well as independently for the past couple of months. I am familiar with phonics instruction and with teaching through a variety of media.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.
Grammar

English

English,

English

I hold a BA in English Studies and an MA in English Literature. I also hold an MA in Teaching High School English. I am a certified teacher in 8-12 English Language Arts. - I studied at four different universities and took classes specializing in grammar, literature, writing, analysis, pronunciation, and teaching all these aspects to others. - I have been teaching for 7 years. I am also a non-native speaker of English and altogether I studied English as a Second Language for about 25 years. I passed IELTS (TOEFL) with a 7.5 already 8 years ago (and have since continued to study and teach English) and as a foreign student, I got accepted to a number of universities in the UK as well as in the US.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
IELTS,

IELTS

I have been studying English for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an MA in English Literature and a second MA in Teaching English. I scored 7.5 on IELTS, which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than eight years. I coached adults in preparation for both TOEFL and IELTS. We focused on reading comprehension, writing skills, the specifics of the test, and speaking.
Literature,

Literature

I studied English Literature for about 8 years. I have a BA in English Studies (that included an extensive study of English and American literature) and I have an MA1 in English Literature. I also took literature classes beyond my degree, in preparation for my second and final MA in English Literature. I also hold an MA in Teaching High School English and teaching licenses from Massachusetts and California. As a consequence, I have worked with students for many years, guiding them in reading comprehension, analysis, and essay writing.
Proofreading,

Proofreading

I just successfully worked with a student on his personal statement, which is a part of his application for a Ph.D. Also, I wrote a number of successful personal statements since I was accepted into two master's programs, two exchange programs, and also into am undergraduate program at King's College in the UK (which I ended up declining). In addition, I taught 12th grade English last year, where I taught how to write personal statements.
Reading,

Reading

I have been tutoring reading at Huntington Learning Center as well as independently for the past couple of months. I am familiar with phonics instruction and with teaching through a variety of media.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 on Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, and this has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. One of the tests required to become a teacher is in General English and its structure and content are very similar to Toefl. I had to prove that my reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities were at a very high level. Also, at my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language learners and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of learning a foreign language. I also took a webinar on teaching Toefl.
Writing,

Writing

Writing was a crucial part of my BA and MA degrees in English. I wrote a successful 20 page thesis at the end of my BA, and an extremely successful 50 page thesis at the end of my MA1. I earned 17/20, which is a very high score for a French University. I also took a creative writing course at Smith College and taught expository, analytical, and creative writing while teaching 12th grade English last year. During that time, I also tutored a large number of high school students in essay writing. In addition, a number of times I tutored 6th grade writing, too.
ACT English, ACT Reading, Grammar, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

History

American History

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

When applying for an Assistant Teacher position at a Middle school, they tested my ability to explain concepts and I scored even higher in Math than I did in English - something I have a Degree in :) I have since worked with countless students on Math, especially until 9th grade level and we tend to have a good time, students are learning, and sometimes even skip a level.
English,

English

I hold a BA in English Studies and an MA in English Literature. I also hold an MA in Teaching High School English. I am a certified teacher in 8-12 English Language Arts. - I studied at four different universities and took classes specializing in grammar, literature, writing, analysis, pronunciation, and teaching all these aspects to others. - I have been teaching for 7 years. I am also a non-native speaker of English and altogether I studied English as a Second Language for about 25 years. I passed IELTS (TOEFL) with a 7.5 already 8 years ago (and have since continued to study and teach English) and as a foreign student, I got accepted to a number of universities in the UK as well as in the US.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
French,

French

I attended a bilingual French-Slovak High school, from which I graduated with a state language certificate of the second degree - the Specialty Certificate, which is only one level below the Interpreter Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French.
Reading,

Reading

I have been tutoring reading at Huntington Learning Center as well as independently for the past couple of months. I am familiar with phonics instruction and with teaching through a variety of media.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.
Writing,

Writing

Writing was a crucial part of my BA and MA degrees in English. I wrote a successful 20 page thesis at the end of my BA, and an extremely successful 50 page thesis at the end of my MA1. I earned 17/20, which is a very high score for a French University. I also took a creative writing course at Smith College and taught expository, analytical, and creative writing while teaching 12th grade English last year. During that time, I also tutored a large number of high school students in essay writing. In addition, a number of times I tutored 6th grade writing, too.
Geometry, Prealgebra, SAT Reading

Language

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
French,

French

I attended a bilingual French-Slovak High school, from which I graduated with a state language certificate of the second degree - the Specialty Certificate, which is only one level below the Interpreter Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French.
IELTS,

IELTS

I have been studying English for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an MA in English Literature and a second MA in Teaching English. I scored 7.5 on IELTS, which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than eight years. I coached adults in preparation for both TOEFL and IELTS. We focused on reading comprehension, writing skills, the specifics of the test, and speaking.
TOEFL

TOEFL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 on Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, and this has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. One of the tests required to become a teacher is in General English and its structure and content are very similar to Toefl. I had to prove that my reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities were at a very high level. Also, at my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language learners and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of learning a foreign language. I also took a webinar on teaching Toefl.

Math

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

When applying for an Assistant Teacher position at a Middle school, they tested my ability to explain concepts and I scored even higher in Math than I did in English - something I have a Degree in :) I have since worked with countless students on Math, especially until 9th grade level and we tend to have a good time, students are learning, and sometimes even skip a level.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

When applying for an Assistant Teacher position at a Middle school, they tested my ability to explain concepts and I scored even higher in Math than I did in English - something I have a Degree in :) I have since worked with countless students on Math, especially until 9th grade level and we tend to have a good time, students are learning, and sometimes even skip a level.
English,

English

I hold a BA in English Studies and an MA in English Literature. I also hold an MA in Teaching High School English. I am a certified teacher in 8-12 English Language Arts. - I studied at four different universities and took classes specializing in grammar, literature, writing, analysis, pronunciation, and teaching all these aspects to others. - I have been teaching for 7 years. I am also a non-native speaker of English and altogether I studied English as a Second Language for about 25 years. I passed IELTS (TOEFL) with a 7.5 already 8 years ago (and have since continued to study and teach English) and as a foreign student, I got accepted to a number of universities in the UK as well as in the US.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
French,

French

I attended a bilingual French-Slovak High school, from which I graduated with a state language certificate of the second degree - the Specialty Certificate, which is only one level below the Interpreter Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French.
Reading,

Reading

I have been tutoring reading at Huntington Learning Center as well as independently for the past couple of months. I am familiar with phonics instruction and with teaching through a variety of media.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.
Writing,

Writing

Writing was a crucial part of my BA and MA degrees in English. I wrote a successful 20 page thesis at the end of my BA, and an extremely successful 50 page thesis at the end of my MA1. I earned 17/20, which is a very high score for a French University. I also took a creative writing course at Smith College and taught expository, analytical, and creative writing while teaching 12th grade English last year. During that time, I also tutored a large number of high school students in essay writing. In addition, a number of times I tutored 6th grade writing, too.
Geometry, Prealgebra

Other

ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

When applying for an Assistant Teacher position at a Middle school, they tested my ability to explain concepts and I scored even higher in Math than I did in English - something I have a Degree in :) I have since worked with countless students on Math, especially until 9th grade level and we tend to have a good time, students are learning, and sometimes even skip a level.
ESL/ESOL,

ESL/ESOL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 in Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. The test required for MA teachers is very similar to Toefl. Also, in my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language speakers and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of language learning.
French,

French

I attended a bilingual French-Slovak High school, from which I graduated with a state language certificate of the second degree - the Specialty Certificate, which is only one level below the Interpreter Level. I lived and studied in France for five years. I also worked on a few translating projects for friends and I tutored a high school American student in French.
Reading,

Reading

I have been tutoring reading at Huntington Learning Center as well as independently for the past couple of months. I am familiar with phonics instruction and with teaching through a variety of media.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I have two Master’s degrees which I obtained my study skills such as time management, graphic organizers, self-knowledge and self-assessment, or goal setting. I also studied teaching and am a licensed high school teacher and through my program I became even more familiar with study strategies. This also applies to study strategies for students with special needs.
Writing,

Writing

Writing was a crucial part of my BA and MA degrees in English. I wrote a successful 20 page thesis at the end of my BA, and an extremely successful 50 page thesis at the end of my MA1. I earned 17/20, which is a very high score for a French University. I also took a creative writing course at Smith College and taught expository, analytical, and creative writing while teaching 12th grade English last year. During that time, I also tutored a large number of high school students in essay writing. In addition, a number of times I tutored 6th grade writing, too.
Geometry

Test Preparation

IELTS,

IELTS

I have been studying English for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an MA in English Literature and a second MA in Teaching English. I scored 7.5 on IELTS, which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, which has now been more than eight years. I coached adults in preparation for both TOEFL and IELTS. We focused on reading comprehension, writing skills, the specifics of the test, and speaking.
TOEFL,

TOEFL

I have been studying English as a Second Language for twenty years. I have a BA in English studies (grammar, pronunciation, literature, history, culture) and an initial MA in English Literature. I scored 7.5 on IELTS (equivalent of 102-109 on Toefl), which was the score I received already before having lived and studied in the United States, and this has now been more than three years. I also have a teaching license for high school English from the state of Massachusetts. One of the tests required to become a teacher is in General English and its structure and content are very similar to Toefl. I had to prove that my reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities were at a very high level. Also, at my bilingual high school, I learned French practically in one year, so I understand the struggles of language learners and know many strategies to help them with the various aspects of learning a foreign language. I also took a webinar on teaching Toefl.
ACT English, ACT Reading, PSAT, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Ratings and Reviews

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Great teacher

Ludka helped our daughter get better at writing over the summer. She’s very patient and makes the lesson fun. She did a good job combining writing games with focused writing so that the child doesn’t get bored. At the end of each class, Ludka wrote a summary of what they went over so I can see the progress they’re making with every lesson. Ludka also tried her best to accommodate our schedule and that made the coordination much simpler. Finally, while there are many teachers that can help our daughter, we really wanted to make sure our daughter feels comfortable with the teacher she’ll spend so much time with. We couldn’t have been happier and look forward to continue working with Ludka.

Prateek, 1 lesson with Ludka

Great tutor!

Ludka helped me with my college apps essays. She's very reliable and helpful. She gave me great feedback on the content but also with the grammar and the structure. I highly recommend her as my experience with her was great.

Manon, 5 lessons with Ludka

Great!

Awesome teacher! Makes it a fun learning experience for the student! My kid started showing improvement in her writing skills already!

Sri, 28 lessons with Ludka

Incredible smart

Met for my first French lesson with this wonderful woman. She is incredibly smart, knowledgable and a beautiful person! Her teaching style is just what I need. Ludka gives great direction with patience. I feel excited and grateful to have found a tutor so amazing!

Joelle , 6 lessons with Ludka
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