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Andrew Welsh

Andrew Welsh

Senior Tutor
Helping students strengthen reading, writing, and language-based reasoning through experienced ELA instruction and globally informed test-prep coaching.
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More than 12 years of English-language arts teaching experience in the U.S. and internationally.

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B.A. in Journalism and M.A. in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching.

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Licensed educator with TESOL/TEFL training and extensive ELA/ELD experience.

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Supports SAT and ACT verbal preparation, AP English Language & Composition, TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC.

Teaching Philosophy

Andrew’s teaching is rooted in the belief that language opens access: to stronger thinking, stronger writing, and broader opportunity. He combines rigorous standards with high support, helping students build the critical-reading, grammar, vocabulary, and composition skills they need not only for tests, but for college-level work and beyond.

Teaching Principles

  • Balances rigor and support so students can grow without shutting down.
  • Treats language instruction as both skill building and intellectual development.
  • Uses extensive international teaching experience to adapt to varied learners and contexts.

Best Fit For Students Who

  • Need support in ELA, critical reading, grammar, or academic writing.
  • Want preparation for SAT/ACT verbal work or international English-language exams.
  • Benefit from a teacher who has worked extensively with multilingual or language-learning students.
  • Appreciate a tutor who can connect test prep to long-term college readiness.

Subjects & Services

  • ACT English, Reading & Writing
  • IELTS Academic and General — Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing
  • PreACT English, Reading & Writing
  • SAT Reading & Writing
  • TOEFL Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing
  • TOEIC preparation
  • Academic composition
  • AP English Language & Composition
  • College-readiness writing support
  • Critical reading
  • ELA / ELD / ESL support
  • Evidence-based reasoning
  • Grammar and usage
  • Journalism
  • Vocabulary development

Experience Highlights

International ELA Teaching

Has taught English language arts and language-development courses across multiple countries and systems.

Journalism + Linguistics

Brings both journalism and applied-linguistics training to verbal tutoring.

Academic + Exam Prep

Works effectively across traditional academic ELA and exam-focused language assessment.

More About Andrew Welsh

Andrew Welsh is an English language arts tutor whose work centers on critical reading, grammar, vocabulary development, evidence-based reasoning, and academic composition. He brings more than a decade of teaching experience, including substantial work both in the United States and internationally, to support students who need stronger language-based academic skills.

His background in journalism, applied linguistics, and English-language teaching makes him especially effective for students preparing for verbal sections of the SAT and ACT, AP English work, and international assessments such as TOEFL and IELTS. Andrew’s teaching is rigorous but student-centered, with an emphasis on helping learners develop the skills they need for admission to competitive schools and for success once they arrive there.

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ACT or SAT® Prep
College Consulting
Academic Tutoring