Certified TEFL Teacher with Significant Language Learning Experience
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Italienisch
Französisch
Deutsch
Tschechisch
Spanisch
Niederländisch
Japanisch
Chinesisch (Kantonesisch)
Ungarisch
Russisch
Vietnamesisch
Certified TEFL Teacher with Significant Language Learning Experience
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf
Aus USALebt in Houston, USA (03:48 UTC-06:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 6. Jan 2014
Thema von InteresseGesundheitWissenschaftMusik
I grew up in Colorado and speak standard American English. I worked in the energy industry, as an engineer, in logistics, as a supervisor, and now as an economist/business analyst. My degree is in chemical engineering with a focus on material science, and I formally studied Linguistics and language. I stay in shape through running, cycling and lifting weights. I like action movies, and listen regularly to music. I played several instruments in high school. I enjoy reading for self improvement as well as fiction. I bring all of this knowledge and passion to the lesson.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I have tutored English both on and offline for 10 years. I want to help increase competency in English world wide for those who find it interesting or need it for work and studies. I also like sharing my culture with others and teaching about the array of American cultures. I have taught a variety of ages and backgrounds, and have a strong grasp of my language through my interest in grammar, colloquial expressions, comparative linguistics, and cultural and literary analysis. I specialize in business english, technical english, and applied phonetics (pronunciation.)
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Cancellations/Reschedules need 24 hours in advance per Italki. If shorter notice, class should be confirmed but a makeup can be agreed upon if it takes place within 48 hours. It is the student's responsibility to work with the teacher on this. For late/no shows, I wait 15 minutes into class time, which is deducted from any make up option.
Please read the course descriptions for more information or let me know if you have questions.
I can teach anyone from absolute beginner to advanced, and if you are a learner who prefers explanations in your own language, I can utilize Italian, German, Czech, French, Russian and Norwegian to help bridge gaps in understanding for beginners.
Mein Unterrichtsmaterial
PDF-Datei
Textdokumente
Präsentationsfolien/PPT
Audiodateien
Bilddateien
Videodateien
Karteikarten
Artikel und Nachrichten
Quizze
Testvorlagen und Beispiele
Grafiken und Diagramme
Hausaufgaben
Zeugnisse
Advanced Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - TEFL Full Circle - 2018The training included review of critical grammar concepts, lesson plan development, cultural awareness and classroom management. A final exam, hypothetical scenario lesson plan development as well as a written assignment on how cultural differences affect classroom dynamics was required. My essay was on respecting and understanding Japanese culture and how it can affect classroom dynamics for an English teacher abroad in Japan and received a rating of outstanding.
Zertifikat verifiziert
Ausbildung
2005 - 2009
Bachelor - Chemical EngineeringUniversity of ColoradoChemical Engineering with a focus on material science. Humanities electives in Linguistics, French, German, and Russian.
Arbeitserfahrung
2017 - Aktuell
TutorDiablo Valley Literacy Council - Concord, USAI did 1 on 1 and group tutoring of English using a combination of textbooks, games and self made materials.
Tom is my regular teacher and he is always patients and supportive.
I'm very sure that my English has been improving a lot since I started taking his lesson.
His explanation about grammar and expression is very clear and also he teaches me accurate English nuance of similar words. Every time after his lesson, it becomes clear what I should learn more and I become more confident. Thank you!
18. Aug. 2020
Daniil
51 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Great lesson! Tom helped me to learn slang and gave me very useful tips on the topic, that I was interested in. Really appreciate it!
9. Feb. 2019
Cristal
17 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
This is my second lesson with Tom. I really enjoy having lesson with him since he is nice and quite familiar with the interview process