Message from the Director of TPS
Background:
Nevin Blumer has been teaching test preparation since 1998, starting with SAT and sections of the TOEFL exam and extending his range to virtually all other standardized English tests in the market. He has worked as an IELTS instructor and examiner and has published 14 books on IELTS reading, listening and speaking sections. He has taught iBT TOEFL, LPI, SSAT and CELPIP and has published a series of business English textbooks in preparation for TOPES. He has taught in China for 9 years, Singapore for 6 years and Japan for a year. He has taught in a combination of classrooms and in students homes, working at 2 international schools overseas, the New Oriental School in Beijing and in Shenzhen University as well as serving as Director of Studies in 3 schools in China and Singapore. He holds a MA in Applied Linguistics at the National University of Singapore and a B.Ed at the University of Victoria (BC College of Teachers Certified teacher 5+), as well as a Languages Canada recognized TESOL diploma and Business degree at the University of Lethbridge. He has certificates in teaching TOEFL and IELTS and Tutoring in English.
Message from the Director
It may be true that anyone can tutor but only a very few can tutor well. My goal is to make sure all students receive 1 on 1 on tutoring excellence in the comfort of their home.
Having to prepare for English tests that determine eligibility for university, schools or citizenship may seem unfair at first. It seems that language learning should be for communicative purposes, not for taking a test but think of it as a character test. You have a goal and focus and the speed at which you achieve your aims depends on your commitment and resilience.
Our school does not sell magic shortcuts or false promises; we expect hard work and diligence but we also want to ensure that we can provide professional commitment to helping you focus your energy in the right direction.
Having to prepare for English tests that determine eligibility for university, schools or citizenship may seem unfair at first. It seems that language learning should be for communicative purposes, not for taking a test but think of it as a character test. You have a goal and focus and the speed at which you achieve your aims depends on your commitment and resilience.
Our school does not sell magic shortcuts or false promises; we expect hard work and diligence but we also want to ensure that we can provide professional commitment to helping you focus your energy in the right direction.
Mission
Our mission is to ensure that those who work hard learning the English language are given a fair chance to succeed and understand fully the expectations of various standardized English tests. Those who finish a program at TPS should be more comfortable and confident in taking their test.
