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Marcus S   
New to Strømmen 4 yrs teaching experience
Learn with an EXPERT - TOEFL and General English

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  • Lynchburg, Virginia

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English Second Language

I also speak

Thai
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Tutor Bio

Hi, I’m Marcus, an English teacher specializing in TOEFL exam preparation and general English instruction. I’m a native English speaker from the U.S., now living in Southeast Asia. I hold degrees in psychology and history, plus an advanced TEFL certification covering general English, with additional training in exam instruction. I’ve taught over 6,000 online lessons. TOEFL is my specialty, though I also work with IELTS students on the speaking and writing sections. I create all of my own materials, including a full TOEFL course.

My general English lessons are topic-based. Each lesson centers on a different subject: history, psychology, business, economics, current events. This gives us a natural way to practice speaking, build vocabulary, and work on comprehension at the same time. If you’re a curious person, you’ll really enjoy these lessons.

My exam students work from a plan rather than one-off sessions. We set a target score and a timeline, then work through the sections in order, with real practice tasks and written feedback between lessons.

If you want a strong TOEFL score, help with IELTS speaking or writing, or just better everyday English, I can help. Message me with your goals and your timeline, and I’ll put together a plan that fits you. Let’s get started.

Based in Lynchburg

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Hourly Rates

Online tutoring
  • Pay as you go
    $70/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $50
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    $650 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $60/hr
    $1,200 total

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Nov 15 - Nov 21, 2026

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Degrees and Certificates

Degrees

I received a BS in Psychology from Ashford University
now Arizona State
in 2011.

Certifications

I have a 120 Hour TEFL certification plus an additional 60 hours in exam preparation from International TEFL/TESOL Academy.

Personal Interests

Cooking Jigsaw puzzles Pet Reading Fishing Gardening Hiking Kayaking Rafting

Learn more about Marcus

  • What is your favorite word in your language and why?

    Vibrant, because it describes my favorite colors and lifestyle choice.

  • What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

    Lasagna is an Italian dish, but I love it and can never find it in my new country.

  • Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

    I'm good enough at Thai to order food or ask for a price. It is a tonal language, and I still struggle with it. I studied Latin for three years. Though no one speaks it anymore, it helped me understand the English language better.

  • What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

    I enjoy gardening, going for walks, and learning about history, psychology, or cultures.

  • What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

    My hometown is Lynchburg, Virginia. I love it because I don't have to live there anymore.