-If you need expert help achieving your desired IELTS/TOEFL score, then I am the right tutor for you. During my 18-year career as a(n) IELTS/TOEFL instructor and ESL professor, I have successfully tutored hundreds of students, helping them achieve 7.0+ in IELTS and 100+ (25 and over in each skill) in their TOEFL exam (for some of the latest results, see the reviews below).
-During our sessions, I will teach you the latest IELTS/TOEFL tips, tricks and strategies.
-Through my feedback, you will gain insight into the examiner's mode of thinking and the kinds of mistakes you are making that affect your score. As your mentor, I will continue to support you until you feel completely prepared to ace the test!
-At the start of our tutoring sessions, I will give you a customized course plan that could look like the following:
*** One-Week Crash Course (SP and WR scores of 7+/LIS and RE scores of 8+):
Ideal for IELTS candidates who need to boost their overall score by .5 to 1 point. Classes range from 2 to 4 hours a day depending on your needs and my availability.
*** Two-Week Intensive Prep (SP and WR scores of 7+/LIS and RE scores of 8+): Ideal for IELTS candidates who need to boost their overall score by 1 point. Classes range from 6 to 8 hours a week.
For TOEFL candidates, a customized course plan could look like the following:
***Two-Week Intensive Prep (RE: 25+, LIS: 25+, SP: 25+, WR: 25+):
Ideal for TOEFL candidates who need a boost of 5 points or less in one or more than one skill. Classes are typically 6 hours a week.
***One-Month TOEFL Prep (RE: 25+, LIS: 25+, SP: 25+, WR: 25+):
Ideal for TOEFL candidates who need a boost of 5 or more points in one or more than one skill. This option could also suit those who seek a semi-intensive course experience. Classes range from 2 to 8 hours a week.
-If you are an ESL learner who is not planning to take any English exams but would like to improve your English language proficiency, I have just the right plan for you! My custom-made lessons and my choice of educational materials will help you improve your English in no time! Contact me for details.
One of our best! High-quality profile, qualifications verified and responds during the day. Ethan will plan your first lesson with care.
***I have taught ESL and international examinations such as IELTS and TOEFL for more than 18 years in Canada, Europe and the Middle East. Currently, I am an ESL professor and an academic advisor at a reputable Canadian community college.
***I have a PhD in Second Language Education and hold IELTS, TOEFL and English teaching certifications (CELTA) from the British Council, the ETS and the University of Cambridge.
***I have been a university of Cambridge certified English instructor and British Council certified IELTS instructor for several years in Canada, Europe and the Middle East.
***I have won multiple teaching and research awards as a professor and instructor (see my resume).
Recent positions held in Canadian universities and colleges:
2018 - Present - Full-Time ESL Professor and Academic Advisor.
2014 - 2018 - Sessional EAP and ELL Professor.
2014 - 2018 - Academic English Instructor.
2009 - 2014 - Hermes Institute of Science and Technology- Chair of Academic Programs.
2002 - 2009 - Various universities, colleges and language schools across Europe and the Middle East - IELTS and Academic English Instructor
Education:
2014 - 2019 - PhD in Second Language Education, University of Ottawa
2018 - British Council IELTS Teaching Certificate
2012 - University of Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
2007 - 2010 - Master of Arts in Second Language Education
2002 - 2006 - Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Awards and Scholarships:
1- Scholarly Teaching and Learning Award (2020)
2- The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada Doctoral Award (2019)
3- Scholarship, Research and Creative Activities (SRCA) Growth Grant (2019)
4- The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2017,2018)
5- The University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship (2017, 2018)
6- The Wilga Rivers Memorial Award by the American Association of Applied Linguistics (2016)
7- The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fund (SoTL) (2016)
8- Faculty of Education Funding Grant, University of Ottawa (2014)
Perfect! Ethan helps me to skyrocket my writing skills to the IELTS exam. It's one of weakness even in my native language, and now I feel confident about the quality of my essays. IELTS is tough but no impossible, especially when you are advised by an expert.
Perfect! I had his lessons for my LETS test was great and helpful. His logical and knowledgable lectures could help me understand the structure of writing topics and improve my writing skills. I definitely recommend everyone to take these lessons if someone need to prepare for any kind of exam. Thank you, Ethan.
Perfect! Very detailed analyzing and supportive explaining on my writing.
Perfect! It was a great experience being taught by Ethan. He knows exactly what you need to reach the IELTS score you need. During the two weeks that we had classes, my essay writing improved quickly and I felt completely prepared for my test. I strongly recommend him to other IELTS candidates.
Perfect! I am currently taking English lessons over Skype with Ethan. He is helping me to prepare for IELTS test. At first I didn't like the idea of doing online lessons, but Ethan makes every lesson very interesting and easy. I am very happy I chose Ethan, he is very knowledgeable and patient and ethical. We have been studying together for over a month and I notice how my English is improving.
I highly recommend Ethan.
Perfect! Ethan has insightful knowledge of the criteria of targeted band score, in my case IELTS writing 7. After having online lessons, I improved in Task Response a lot and have good understanding about how to quickly structure my essay according to different IETLS question types. Ethan is professional and has a clear lesson progression in his classes. Each session, I learned ways to respond one type of essay questions and new techniques and understand what techniques are better for what question type. Ethan can adjust his lesson to my pace, and personlise each session based on what I asked for in the beginning. The feedback he provided on my practice essays helped me improve how to present arguments and ideas logically, and make sure main point is well supported. I have got desirable writing score 7.5! Ethan is inspiring, encouraging, and also has a good sense of humour. Ethan is also good at using technology to share screens, which make online lesson easier to follow. Thank you for your support and coaching!
Perfect! Ethan exceeded all of my expectations. I was a bit septic about starting classes online, but he makes the best use of time and technology to make lessons productive and efficient. Ethan also personalizes his work by analyzing your goals and checking what your strengths and weaknesses are and working on them throughout the time limit you set to yourself. These strategies make learning with him a meaningful experience. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their English skills or passing an English test.
Perfect! Ethan helped me improve my essay writing and prepare for my IELTS test. Thanks to him, I became aware of my mistakes and I learned how to use my strengths to my advantage. I totally recommend him to other IELTS students
Perfect! It was a pleasant experience to be taught by Ethan. He helped me a lot with my test. I totally recommend him if you struggle with IELTS or need to improve your English.
Perfect! You cannot go wrong in choosing Ethan as your instructor! He is an amazing teacher who can effectively identify your weaknesses in different section of the IELTS/TOFEL tests and patiently help you to resolve those. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to receive a number of valuable lessons on how to improve my writing and reading to receive a band 7 in IELTS Academic module.
The friendly atmosphere during our class sessions helped me to feel comfortable asking all my questions. Ethan’s teaching style encouraged me to practice and keep motivated about learning. Also, his time management helped me to achieve the level of proficiency I needed in a limited time that I had.
I heard Ethan from my friend who successfully passed IELTS writing at band 7. I had several sessions with Ethan to cover all different types of structures in IELTS. Ethan is very patient and knowledgeable, I know much better how to write different topics than before. I highly recommend Ethan to anyone wants improvement in writing skills, you will not regret!
Like most non-native English speakers, I learned English through conversation, movies and songs, but I didn't realize the importance of studying the language academically until I landed in Canada. Fortunately, I met professor Ethan who was a source of inspiration and encouragement. He spent so much time and effort to ensure that my academic writing improved. I became familiar with different essay styles, and I learnt several important writing techniques and strategies. I also learned how to make my sentences more academic which is an important skill in Canada. I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
Ethan taught me different reading and writing techniques. As a result, the quality of my essays improved. I also loved how he related the lessons to real-life topics. This made it easier to achieve my desired score in my test.
Ethan is definitely the best teacher you could find. I got a 6.5 for my writing on my first IELT test before the class. Then I found him and took about 10 courses with him. The second time I got a 7.5. A huge improvement! Give him a chance and he will never let you down.
I was lucky to get IELTS lessons from Ethan. He showed me how to improve the style and coherence of my essays. I feel much more confident with essay writing after our classes. I recommend him to other IELTS candidates.
Ethan is one of the best IELTS teachers I have ever seen. After just a few classes, my essays improved significantly with Ethan’s organized plan. He always gave me great feedback on each part and I have learnt from my mistakes. I definitely recommend him!
I took private Grade 12 English lessons from July 2019 to December 2019 with Ethan. My lessons were very productive as Ethan is professional and helped me improve my English and my knowledge of English literature. My final grade was an amazing 88%.
Ethan is a great teacher who motivates you to get good results in your IELTS test. Thanks to him, every part of the test became clear to me. He also encouraged me to believe in my abilities and to have the confidence to do well in the speaking section. I got these results in my IELTS test. Thanks a million Ethan!
Speaking: 7.5, Writing: 7, Reading: 8, Listening: 7
Ethan is a talented and gifted person who delivers information in a way that is very easy to connect with and understand. He is currently teaching me Grade 12 English which I am taking online. Despite the difficulty of the course mentioned, he keeps encouraging me to go ahead. He deserves all the respect and appreciation because he is my best teacher ever. My progress in English till now has been because of him.
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