Michael Stark

Native Californian: Certified TESOL (all levels and ages) and K-12 Subject Tutor / Teacher

Online ESL tutor

Taipei, Taiwan

5 (5 reviews)

ESL expertise

Welcome to an educational journey that spans over two decades! Since 1999, I've dedicated myself to the art of teaching and tutoring English across all ages and proficiency levels. My passion lies in ...

Teaching preferences

Age

12 - under, 13 - 17, 18 - 22, 23+

Proficiency level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


About

Greetings! I'm Michael, message me about special offers and discounted packages as you open your passport to a world of knowledge and skill enhancement for you or your loved ones. With a teaching and...


Education

Arizona State University

TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

2016 - 2017

University of California

Psychology, Psychology and Cultural Anthropology

1980 - 1984


Experience

Private Tutor

MOST Tutoring

Nov 2015 - present

Tutoring all K-10 subjects, tutoring second language learners pronunciation, specialized vocabulary ...

English Instructor

IVY American English School

Jul 1999 - Sep 2015

Instructed K-12, all subjects, using California-based curricula in an English as a Second Language i...


5.0 (5 reviews)

adaptability
5.0
clarity
5.0
communication
5.0
courtesy
5.0
expertise
5.0
punctuality
5.0
  • Cathy Peng

    5

    Consultation for Teaching and Tutoring

  • Michael is a strict and great teacher, he helped my son improve his English reading and speaking a lot, exposed him to different aspects of knowledge, and improved his curiosity.

    Oct 16, 2024
  • Regalian Lin

    5

    English Language

  • As one of the eariler students of Michael Stark, I can wholeheartedly recommend his teachings. From elementary to highschool, I've come to learn the joy of writing and conversing through English. These were crucial to my later success in med school, and I've also helped a lot of friends in terms of TOEFL exams and college admission overseas. In Michael's words, repitition is key, and from my experience, the way he teaches to make this process enjoyable greatly helps with perseverance and continued self-learning. From my humble perspective, it's good to start early, and Michael is a tried and true mentor that will catapult you to success.

    Feb 16, 2024
  • William Tseng

    5

    English Language

  • Michael taught me English during my elementary school years and also served as a private tutor later on. Whether it was building up my essay writing skills, expanding my vocabulary, or enhancing general conversation fluency, he always crafted lessons that were enjoyable and tailored to my current needs or interests. One of the greatest aspects of having Michael as a teacher is his wealth of knowledge, spanning world events, technology, politics, education, and more, which consistently made our English conversations enlightening and eye-opening. He fosters a sense of curiosity in his students and encourages them to think critically about matters relevant to our society. His teaching during my elementary school years played a crucial role in preparing me for later studies abroad in the U.S. Lastly, Michael is an extremely kind teacher, and I am very grateful to have met and been taught by him.

    Feb 11, 2024

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