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Margie V.

USD $54/hr
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Building confidence and improving your American English pronunciation one sound at a time.

Tutor Information

About

With six years of experience as a creative and energetic vocal architect, I help professionals communicate with confidence so they're never asked to repeat themselves again. My clients typically see noticeable improvement in clarity and pronunciation within the first few sessions.

Location

Greenville, SC, United States

Language

English

Timezone

America/Toronto

Levels

High School
College/University
Professional

Education

Brevard College

2005 - 2006
Bachelors, Integrated Studies, Art
GPA 3.875

Blue Ridge Community College

2003 - 2005
Associates Science, Horticulture Science
GPA 3.875

Work Experience

Greenville Literacy

February 2025 - May 2025
Volunteer ESL Teacher
● Designed and delivered English classes for adult learners (alphabet to conversational fluency) ● Advanced students from Basic to Beginner level within 14 weeks (1–2 levels per SC guidelines)

Preply

June 2021 - present
ESL Teacher
● Provide online ESL instruction to international professionals (engineers, consultants, managers) ● Specialize in pronunciation, accent clarity, and American English communication ● Develop customized curricula and assessments for adult learners ● Guided 300+ professionals in refining clarity and confidence in global workplace communication

Protalento

February 2021 - January 2022
ESL Teacher
● Provide online (group) ESL instruction to Colombian engineers ● Specialize in pronunciation and American English communication ● Develop customized curricula and assessments for adult (beginner, intermediate, advanced) learners in the form of 400 lesson plans and placement tests ● Guided up to 60 professionals in refining clarity and confidence

VIPKid

June 2020 - October 2021
ESL Teacher
● Provide online ESL instruction to Chinese children ages 3-12 ● Specialize in American English communication ● Utilized VIPKid proprietary teaching platform

VictoryLife House

January 2018 - December 2023
Founder & CEO
● Established 501(c)3 supporting domestic violence survivors through education & resources ● Managed compliance, budgets, and strategic planning ● Fundraising events, advertising, financial accountability ● Built partnerships with community leaders