English Tutor and U.S/ College Consultant

	4-year Liberal Arts Colleges & Universities	4-year Traditional Collegles & Universities
Academic Focus	Emphasize a broad, well-rounded education	Focus more on specialized studies within a chosen field
Size	Smaller (under 5,000 students), offering a more intimate environment	Larger (10,000+ students)
Classroom Experience	Smaller class sizes, personalized, discussion-based learning	Large lectures, less personal attention
Faculty Interaction	More accessible for teaching and mentorship	May prioritize research over teaching
Extracurriculars	Less options, deeper involvement	A wide range of clubs and activities
Research Opportunities	Focus more on teaching than research	More resources for cutting-edge research
Cost and Financial Aid	May have higher tuition but offer strong financial aid	More affordable for in-state students, higher fees others

25+ YEARS WORKING WITH STUDENTS • FORMER INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHER

English Tutor and U.S. University Guidance

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Guidance grounded in trust, connection, and international experience

From primary school to U.S. University Admissions

What I Help With

✦ Langage & Expression

Reading, writing, speaking, and English language development.

✦ Test & Exam Preparation

School and school entrance exam, national exam, and standardized test preparation.

✦ University Admissions

U.S. applications, essays, interviews, and university selection.

What Students Gain

Trust

Students first gain trust in me, and then in themselves.

Confidence

Students gain confidence through trust, encouragement, and connection.

Awareness

Students gain a greater awareness of what they can achieve.

Purpose

Students gain more purpose and direction in their studies.

A bit about me

I’m a certified English teacher with an M.Ed. in Educational Counseling and Psychology. I have 20+ years of experience in IB, international schools, and multilingual school settings.

Having taught in the U.S., Europe, and Africa – and as the father of internationally raised children – I’m familiar with the opportunities and challenges that internationally minded families face. This perspective informs a calm, flexible, and relationship-centered approach.

My work as a private English tutor includes language development, writing, test preparation, and U.S. university guidance for students from primary school through U.S. university applications.

Every student is different, so every approach is different. What never changes is connection, confidence, and a growing awareness of what’s possible.

Testimonials

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Russian-Estonian parent of an 8-year-old student

"Her English skills advanced from Progressing to Mastering within the IB PYP. "

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French parent of a 9-year-old student and an 11-year-old student

"My children were recently accepted into the English-language programme at the International School of Luxembourg thanks to Dan's help."

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American parent of a 6-year-old student

"[Our child] was willing to try to read some words along with me. I think even that one little first session boosted confidence a lot! "

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British parent of a 10-year-old student

"[Our child] loved your session, mentioning how good it was, how prepared you were and how good the feeling was afterwards."

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Greek parent of an 11-year-old student (after two sessions)

"When he is motivated, he is motivated. Moreover, he likes you a lot, and that's super positive."

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American parent of a 9-year-old student

"Kids like you, Dan. You're genuine. "

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Estonian parent of a 16-year-old student

"His guidance helped her make significant progress, including earning a score of 91 on her national English exam."

College Guidance

Hungarian parent of a 19-year-old student

"What set Dan apart was his ability to connect with my son as an individual."

College guidance

18-year-old Russian-American student

"His realistic mock interview left me feeling confident and well-prepared."

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Estonian parent of a 14-year-old student and a 12-year-old student

"Over the past year, Dan helped my children bridge the gap when transitioning to a new school."