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About
I'm probably somewhat unique in that I have many years of experience in business and changed to teaching ESL.
I love seeing people gain confidence using English and becoming comfortable with the lifestyle in the U.S. I also enjoy gaining insight into other people's cultures.
Overview
Hired 47 times
Background checked
15 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Google Pay, PayPal, and Zelle.
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2016
Services offered
Role
Administrative assistant
Accountant / bookkeeper
Salesperson
Marketer
Skills
Data entry
Word processing
Spreadsheets
Filing and organization
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.
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Mi J.
Oct 10, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Her class provides comfortable atmosphere. She is well aware of current social and political issues leading to comprehensive discussion class.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Thiago R.
Feb 12, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have been studying ESL lessons with Maura for almost 3 weeks and I have been enjoying a lot. She is a great professor, very friendly, she has a huge experience and has been providing me lots of tips to improve my English. She has an excellent method to teach you during the conversations that make the classes be so funny and instructives at the same time.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Advanced • Full fluency • Advanced • Advanced • Professional or academic reading/writing • Once a week • 60 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Evening (after 6pm) • As recommended by teacher • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Conducting initial research • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • The ESL tutor travels to me
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Nay H.
Feb 17, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
She's very flexible and can teach a wide range of styles. Maura helps with grammar , business English and conversation. She's very responsive and answers my questions immediately.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Hayato O.
Dec 12, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
She is so kind and easy to talk to.
Plus, She has a lot of know-hows for teaching English and she gave me some helpful information.
I am sure that she helps us to improve your English skills.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Saori K.
Mar 20, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
My niece visiting from Japan and took lessons twice a week for an about a month with Maura. She really liked Maura's lesson style and found it much more effective than classes she has been taking at her university in Japan. Maura's rate was much more reasonable, though she has long experience in teaching as an ESL teacher.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
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Maura Breen
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start assessing the student's English level from our very first meeting. I ask them several questions - how they use English, what they believe are their weak points, how much are they exposed to English, etc.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Besides having a TESOL certification, I also worked in big companies in New York for many years so I am very familiar with American business culture. In addition, I have been to many countries and love meeting people from all over the world. I believe this makes me culturally sensitive and comfortable with diversity.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
After losing my job due to the American economy melt down in 2009, I decided to get an ESL certification as I have always enjoyed international issues/culture, etc, like the English language and am very friendly and social.
