Tom
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Tom
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Teaches
English
Native
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Italian
French
German
Czech
Spanish
Dutch
Japanese
Chinese (Cantonese)
Hungarian
Russian
Vietnamese
Certified TEFL Teacher with Significant Language Learning Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
French
German
Czech
Spanish
Dutch
Japanese
Chinese (Cantonese)
Hungarian
Russian
Vietnamese
Certified TEFL Teacher with Significant Language Learning Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Houston, United States (03:55 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 6, 2014InterestsMedical & HealthcareScienceMusic
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.Me as a Teacher
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.)My lessons & teaching style
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.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
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.
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Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering with a focus on material science. Humanities electives in Linguistics, French, German, and Russian.
Work Experience
2017 - Current
TutorI did 1 on 1 and group tutoring of English using a combination of textbooks, games and self made materials.
5.0
Rating
247
Students
1,579
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
130 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Intro to Business English / Mock Interviews
A1 - C2Language Essentials158 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 11% off
English Conversation (Guided)
A1 - C2Conversation618 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 12% off
Focus on English Pronunciation
A1 - C2Language Essentials82 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 12% off
Test Preparation
A1 - C2Language Essentials42 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
188 Reviews
Hiro
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
Aug 18, 2020
Daniil
51 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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!
Feb 9, 2019
Cristal
17 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Oct 18, 2018
Alex
12 English lessons
Great lesson with Tom!
Mar 4, 2024
Alex
12 English lessons
Great lesson.
Mar 1, 2024
Alex
12 English lessons
Another very good lesson!
Feb 26, 2024
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