The English You Need
Get the English you need to help your kids with homework, pass the US naturalization exam, communicate more effectively at work, start understanding different US dialects, or have everyday conversations with native speakers — even when you become nervous.
Pain Points
You want to learn to understand spoken English, become comfortable speaking English, accurately read English, and effectively write in English because:
Your ability to communicate in English is limited because your teachers only taught you the version of English appearing in conventional textbooks. The English you hear around you sounds strange. You do not know how to respond to what you do not understand.
Your ability to communicate in English is stifled because of your fear of making mistakes.
Even your tests at school may be challenging. You do not know why.
You suspect that you are not given the best English-learning education because your teachers are afraid to challenge you, or the only variety of English they know how to teach is the one that appears in the text book.
You want to lighten the load your children carry when they need to translate for you. Additionally, you want to maintain authority in conversations with English speakers by being able to handle the conversations without needing the help of your children.
GrammarI may be the best tutor for you.
If you are ready to make a few shifts in your thinking to
augment your reading or writing,
we should meet.
Pricing Plans
Diagnostic sessions are billed at $49 per hour. Session lengths range from 1.5 to 5.5 hours and are established before appointments for diagnostic sessions are finalized.
What Else Will I Receive?
Diagnostic sessions are billed at $49 per hour. Session lengths range from 1.5 to 5.5 hours and are established before appointments for diagnostic sessions are finalized.
- Professional academic coaching from an experienced and personable English tutor who has been in business since 2011 (but has 21+ years experience) and has a reputation for helping learners of English language get the results they need.
- Accountability mechanisms that ensure you do what you need to do to communicate better in English.
- 1-to-1 or small group availability.
- Consistent, reliable service and guidance.
- Appropriate guidance for advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
- Early-morning, evening, and holiday availability.
- In-person reading and writing tutoring in The Bay Area’s Downtown or East Oakland, California regions.
Registration Fee
$49/flat
One-time cost of processing your application (e.g., appointment scheduling, classroom set up, test set up)
Diagnostic Sessions
$49/hr
Formal exam
Interview
Session lengths range from 1.5 to 5.5 hours and are established before appointments for diagnostic sessions are finalized.
No Homework
$49/Hr
1-hour to 3-hour session lengths
Personalized Learning Plan
Exit Exam
No Homework
Zero Last-Minute Reschedules
Add Homework
$59/hr
1-hour to 3-hour session lengths
Personalized Learning Plan
Exit Exam
Homework
Zero Last-Minute Reschedules
In-Person Tutoring Locations & Pricing
Online sessions not for you? Live help may be what you need.
Meeting online may save a bit of time, but it’s not ideal for everyone, especially given the amount of time we’ve all spent glued to our screens since the onset of the pandemic. For those of you ready to work, in-person, with a live tutor, you can look forward to an experience offering:
*The security that comes with working, in real time, with your tutor
- *Greater focus with in-person accountability
- *Kinetic freedom
- *A break from screen fatigue
- *Having tutor-assigned homework printed for you (when necessary)
- *Interacting with a live human (not that I have anything against our AI counterparts) As of December 24, 2023, two locations have been added. More will be added, incrementally.
The posted hourly rates are current and complete and only apply to in-person sessions. With the exception of the $49 application fee, no additional fees will be added. What you see is it!
Again, the $49 application fee still applies.
NOTE: Because I do not own these spaces, I cannot guarantee availability, but I can let you know, asap, if I have trouble booking your preferred space.
Location and Information
Main Library, 14th & Oak Street, Downtown Oakland
Total Hourly Rate:
- $69 (Diagnostic Session)
- $69 (Zero Homework)
- $79 (Add Homework)
- Availability: M-Th, 10:30 am – 7:30 pm
- Friday, 12:30 – 5:00 pm
- Sa-Su, 10:30 – 5:00 pm
- Parking: Paid street parking; Paid garage parking around the corner
- Public Transport: AC Transit Line 14; Lake Merritt BART
- Wheelchair Accessible?: Yes
- Reservation Limitations: Can’t be booked more than 2 weeks in advance
Oakstop, Telegraph & 17th, Downtown Oakland
Total Hourly Rate:
- $109 (Diagnostic Session)
- $109 (Zero Homework)
- $119 (Add Homework)
- Availability: M-F, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Parking: Paid street parking; Paid garage parking around the corner
- Public Transport: AC Transit Lines 6, 12, 33, 51A, and 72; 19th Street BART
- Wheelchair Accessible?: Yes
- Reservation Limitations: None
Circuit Launch, Edgewater & Oakport, Hegenberger District, East Oakland
Total Hourly Rate:
- $129 (Diagnostic Session)
- $129 (Zero Homework)
- $139 (Add Homework)
- Availability: M-F, 9:00 am – 4:45 pm
- Parking: Ample lot parking
- Public Transport: AC Transit Lines 98, 73; Coliseum BART
- Wheelchair Accessible?: No
- Reservation Limitations: None
Alameda Free Library, Oak & Santa Clara, Downtown Alameda
Total Hourly Rate:
- $99 (Diagnostic Session)
- $99 (Zero Homework)
- $109 (Add Homework)
- Availability:
M/T, 10:15 am – 7:45 pm
W, 12:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Th/F/Sat, 10:15 am – 4:45 pm
Sun, 12:15 pm – 4:45 pm
- Parking: Paid street parking; Paid garage parking around the corner
- Public Transport: AC Transit Lines 51A and 20
- Wheelchair Accessible?: Yes
- Reservation Limitations: Operates on inconsistent first come/first served basis; Reservations must be made day of and only before the next meeting room’s available; If you choose this option, there’s a risk of not securing a meeting room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is the full hourly price for meeting in person and having a session.
No. The diagnostic session just gives me a chance to test where you are academically and personally. There’s no official homework, so there’s no homework fee, but I may need you additional documents or information to bring to our next session (for which there is no additional fee).
You don’t need to worry about a thing. Kenisha is responsible for reserving the space.
You may be able to change locations, but you will still be responsible for fees associated with the original location. I have to consider time traveling to the location, reserving and setting up the location (if necessary), and time traveling back home to work with online customers. (Hey, I need to be near my whiteboard and client files.)
Express Yourself In English
You may benefit from 1-to-1 learning from a private English teacher for adults and teens who will determine what you need to know, how you learn best, and what to do to help you:
I think I’m ready to work with you? How do I get started? What’s the process like?
- Complete the registration application. The registration fee is $49 and must be received and cleared before your application is processed.
- Within two (2) business days, you’ll receive a call or email from me for booking a diagnostic session.
Decide if meeting online or in-person is better for you. - If you’d like to meet in person, we’ll meet at one of three Downtown Oakland locations, an East Oakland location, or an Alameda location.
- After we meet for our diagnostic session, I’ll take inventory of your test and interview responses, then I’ll use that information to begin creating your personalized regimen.
- Depending on your specific situation, you may be able to begin learning within one day, but it may take up to seven (7) days to sit for our first learning session.