My name is Martin. I am from Chicago, USA. I graduated from university with a degree in anthropology. I really enjoy traveling, music, cooking, and meeting new people. I have traveled to many countries in Asia and Europe and I have met people from all corners of the world. I am also learning Japanese so I know well what it is like to be a student learning a language!
Ich als Lehrkraft
After graduating from university, I was accepted into the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program. I lived and taught English in Japan from July 2015 until July 2019. I taught at Japanese public schools at the junior high school, elementary school, and kindergarten levels. In my free time, I also joined an English conversation circle with Japanese adults. I have experience teaching all ages and levels of English students. I also coached students for local speech contests. In 2018 one of my students won the prefecture contest and continued to the national championship.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I believe in a patient teaching style that matches each student's needs. I am experienced in teaching many levels of students. I can change my lessons to help all students. I believe in the communicative approach to language teaching. I do not believe the teacher should lecture at the student. A good class involves input from both the student and teacher. Accuracy is important, but I believe that fluency is extremely important when learning a language. I highly value learning communication and pronunciation.
Zeugnisse
JET Kizuna Ambassador - JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program - 2019I received this certificate in July 2019 upon completion of my tenure on the JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Program. I taught in a Japanese public junior high school, elementary school, and kindergarten from July 2015-July 2019. This certificate states in Japanese and English that I have completed the program.
His lessons are amazing. He is very knowledgeable about many topics, and also his teaching style gives me a lot of chances to express many ideas in English.
11. Mai 2020
Tomofumi Kishi
21 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
We dicussed "bad effects of advanced technologies". He is always well prepared for a topic so that he can provide other related topics and keep our conversation.His lessons are good.
28. Jan. 2020
Mingyu
122 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Martin is very responsible and patient. Best of all, he knows how to teach students in an interesting way.
5. Nov. 2019
Lucas K
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Today, he prepared at class some examples of verb agreement what I am making mistakes when I talk. It was very great.
21. März 2021
Lucas K
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Today we talk about games that I like, and the games he played before when he was teenager. And also many stories about tokyo’s places.
5. März 2021
Lucas K
11 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Today, I did a presentation in english and Martin give me many great suggestions to improve it. Very nice.