Daniel Guim ELT

BA in Spanish and German, Occidental College
MAT in Liberal Studies, Occidental College
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (with CLAD certification) issued by the state of California
Single Subject Teaching Credentials (Spanish and German with CLAD certification) issued by the state of California
TEFL certifcation, Pragmatic English
Professional development workshops offered through the California World Language Project
Presenter at IATEFL Chile, TESOL Chile, IATEFL UK, TESOL International, and ACTFL
TEFL certification, Pragmatic English

I help learners with TOEFL preparation and improving their overall level.

This includes things like:
A level test
Practice with authentic test questions
Developing test-taking strategies and confidence
The Ellii platform so that you never run out of online practice
A personalized plan to meet your goals
Ongoing support through online tools such as Google Docs and WhatsApp
Videos and podcasts related to your area of interest
Recommendations for how you can practice English on your own

I'm fluent in Spanish and German, and I know the challenges of learning another language.

TOEFL Trial (getting started with TOEFL)
TOEFL Turbo (a quick TOEFL course for students with a C2 level)
TOEFL Together (group TOEFL preparation)
TOEFL Triumph (a 3-month program for individuals)
TOEFL Triumph Plus (a 6-month program for individuals)

First Step Package (a program for people that want to get started or restart learning English)
Customized Packages

I offer a complimentary call to get to know each other and discuss your needs.

My First Step Package and TOEFL Trial packages offer a few sessions with me and a small investment so that you can determine if you think working with me is right for you.

Please contact me for current pricing.

“I contacted Daniel because I needed quick preparation for the TOEFL. I had just a few weeks, and I felt that the guides I had gathered from the internet were not enough. A trusted friend gave me his contact, and the experience with him was amazing! We did a comprehensive review of each section, and he gave me enough practice to feel confident going into the test. When the day of the test came, I got a score of 117. Now I can apply to all the postgraduate programs I want. I would absolutely recommend Daniel to anyone that needs to take the TOEFL.“
JOSE AGUSTIN WILHELMY
LAWYER, FERRADA NEHME

“Before I started working with Daniel, I was nervous about TOEFL and unsure of my level of English since I hadn’t studied it since high school. From the very beginning, everything was well-structured and thoughtfully designed. We moved systematically through each section of the test, and Daniel gave me different strategies to try out, helping me feel confident come test day. When there was a technical problem at a test center, Daniel helped me prepare a formal letter to send to ETS describing the problem and seeking reimbursement for the test. When I took the test the second time with some additional practice from Daniel, I got a 113 and can now apply to Masters programs in the United Kingdom. Thank you for all your help Daniel!”

LAURA COSTABAL
LAWYER, BERING

“When I was an undergraduate in 2013, I had to take the TOEFL to go on exchange to the USA. My English was not good enough to get the needed score, so I contacted Daniel. My English improved considerably thanks to his commitment and personalized method of teaching. After a semester, I achieved the TOEFL score to go on exchange, and I just completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Columbus College of Arts and Design. If you need to take TOEFL, I would totally recommend working with Daniel.”

ISMAEL REYES
MFA, COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND DESIGN

“Daniel was recommended to me while I was preparing my applications for music conservatories. We worked to get a score on the TOEFL that would allow me to get into any music school in the US. Daniel knew exactly what I was going to face and showed me ways to improve my score as well as expand my vocabulary. Thanks to his help, I got the TOEFL score to be admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and then graduate school at the Cleveland Institute of Music. I would totally recommend working with Daniel. He clearly understands how to help his students achieve their goals.”

EDUARDO SEPULVEDA
PRINCIPAL OBOE, THE SYRACUSE ORCHESTRA