Hello! My name is Sharon. I am a native speaker of Dutch and a fluent English speaker. I am gentle, patient and open-minded. I look forward to meeting you!
My interests include singing, personal growth, gaming, journaling, watching series, yoga, walks in nature and reading. I love expanding my mind, and I look forward to learning through our exchanges!
I am intimately familiar with neurodivergence and mental health struggles, so I aim to create a safe space for others, especially those who are struggling in a similar way. You are welcome to study with me, regardless of age, background or how you identify.
Me as a Teacher
It is important to me that you feel comfortable while studying with me. I will do my best to make sure that you feel at ease. I am not a trained professional teacher, but I will try to help you to the best of my ability.
My lessons & teaching style
I recommend that you book a trial lesson or lesson 0 first. This gives us and opportunity to do a little "vibe check", and for me to learn about your goals, preferences and needs. We will then be able to determine whether I may be a good fit for you as a tutor.
I describe my lessons and teaching style as informal, empathic, collaborative and dynamic. Let's go with the flow based on what feels best for both of us! I may lack professional training, but I think it also offers me a certain level of informality and flexiblity that my students appreciate.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2010 - 2013
High school English tutoring & study coachDevelstein College, StudentsPlus - Netherlands
2019 - Current
Dutch/English Community Tutoritalki
Education
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s - BSc Psychology (English-taught)Leiden University
2011 - 2012
Bachelor’s - First year certificate: Dutch-English TranslatorLeidse Onderwijs Instellingen
5.0
Rating
247
Students
1,923
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
247
Students
1923
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Dutch Lessons
Dutch
English
Trial Lesson
112 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
[Students from before April 2025] 🗣️ Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation351 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
🗣️ Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation31 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
✍️ Writing Corrections + Live Discussion/Speaking
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
📚 Textbook/Grammar-focused Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 8% off
🗣️ Conversation + Review Homework
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
👋 Lesson 0 (New Students) (30 min)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
199 Reviews
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Dutch
English
Stepan
44 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sharon, thank you for another wonderful lesson! The way you explain things, the notes you provide for me, your ability to keep the conversation flowing – all of this gives me enthusiasm to continue, even though I usually have a difficult time with foreign languages.
Jan 24, 2024
Paweł
98 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
De les met Sharon was geweldig, zij is een goede luisteraar, de conversatie met haar was echt natuurlijk en interessant. Ik kan ze met gerust hart aan iedereen aanbevelen!
Jan 17, 2020
Sno
6 Dutch lessons
duidelijk, het was een echt nuttige les! informatief ! tot ziens!
Oct 14, 2024
Tatiana
237 Dutch lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sharon, many thanks for your active listening and for helping me to improve my Dutch language skills. You pay attention to areas that can be improved and this helps a lot. Also, I really appreciate the quality of our conversations and the balance between activities during a lesson. Thank you and see you soon!
Dec 9, 2020
Sno
6 Dutch lessons
Wij hebben enkele woorden gestudeerd die je op het vliegveld kunt gebruiken en ook enkele zinnen gemaakt.
Oct 17, 2024
Sno
6 Dutch lessons
Sharon helped me immensely by using notes and demonstrated a deep understanding of language studies. My trial class exceeded my expectations, and I found her to be an excellent teacher.