Priscilla Ramcharan

Meet Priscilla Ramcharan - Expert Language Arts, ESL & Essay Writing Tutor

Priscilla Ramcharan is a dedicated educator with over a decade of virtual and classroom teaching experience. Holding a B.A. in English Literature from Ashford University and a TESOL Certification, she brings a profound grasp of the English language to her students. Priscilla specializes in Language Arts, reading comprehension, creative and essay writing, ESL instruction, and beginner Spanish, using a patient and supportive approach to help students of all ages achieve their academic goals.

Areas Of Expertise:

Language Arts & Reading Comprehension: Highly confident and experienced in teaching elementary Language Arts, reading comprehension, spelling, and foundational literacy skills.
Creative Writing, Essay Writing & Application Essays: Specialized in creative writing, essay development, and revising/proofreading across all genres and platforms. She actively assists students with boarding school and college application essays.
English as a Second Language (ESL): Holds a TEFLEN TESOL Certification. She has over 10 years of experience teaching ESL virtually and internationally to learners of all age groups and proficiency levels.
Beginner Spanish: Experienced in teaching elementary-level and beginner Spanish, having taught Spanish at the elementary school level and tutored for Haverford College's Spanish Department.
Test Preparation (SSAT & SAT): Taught SSAT prep for 2 years through scholarship and prep programs, and is equipped to provide SAT prep tutorials for high school students.
Academic & Life Skills: Provides coaching in essential academic success skills, including time management, typing skills, and organizational habits.
Grade Levels: Comfortable teaching all grade levels, explicitly including Kindergarten through 12th grade, college students, adults, early learners, and ESL learners of all ages.

Teaching Philosophy:

"When a student is struggling with a concept, I pause and ask the student to tell me what they understand in their own words. This way, I can gauge where the gap is between their understanding and what other parts they need help with understanding. I allow the student to ask questions, restate the main ideas in their own words, and I encourage them to try again. I most often remind them that professionals, athletes for example, become professionals with repetition. Thus, it is okay to take a couple of tries before a concept becomes clear. I praise my students for simply trying and as they progress, I cheer them on. I am very patient and build a supportive learning environment. I give them space to gather their thoughts and have a brief conversation about anything that might be on their mind or causing a distraction before getting back to the task at hand."

What Makes Priscilla Special:

Published Author: Priscilla is an independently published author with 25+ books published on Amazon KDP.
Decade of ESL Teaching Experience: Taught ESL virtually and internationally through Englishtown Live to adults and learners of all age groups, creating customized lesson plans to track student growth.
Scholarship & Application Essay Mentor: Teaches SSAT prep, essay writing, and time management skills for The Wight Foundation's STEP program, guiding scholarship applicants through the boarding school application process.
Diverse Classroom Background: Taught elementary grades 1-6 at Collegiate School in Language Arts, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Spanish, Spelling, Creative Writing, and Arts and Crafts. She also has extensive early childhood education experience as a Head Infant Teacher across multiple learning centers.
Founder & Community Leader: Founded Project Love Global in 2016 to support children in need with essential items and annual holiday outreach programs.