Get the Job!! Attend the College of Your Dreams!! How to Answer the "So tell me about yourself..."
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Get the Job!! Attend the College of Your Dreams!! How to Answer the "So tell me about yourself..."
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From United StatesLiving in San Jose, United States (08:33 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 22, 2009
InterestsWritingReadingTech
Interviewing Strategy ● Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Personal Statement ● http://www.allearsenglish.com/english-resume-strategies-straight-from-silicon-valley/ ● Oral Presentation and Report Writing ● Business English ● Accent Reduction ● 10 yrs Hightech
I am not only an ESL Teacher, but also a full-time High Tech Business Manager. As featured on All Ears English http://allearsenglish.com/english-resume-strategies-straight-from-silicon-valley/
Even if you do not enroll in any sessions, if you have the right to work in USA, ask me to submit you to any job I am recruiting for. Just send me your resume. Message me to ask me how. Check my ratings https://www.italki.com/teacher/426279#feedback
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Me as a Teacher
Learn business English with a business professional. I use business English every day and can give you management insight from an American prospective. I live and work in Silicon Valley in the Stanford Research Park with software developers and consultants. I have over 11 years as a business project manager and still doing management consulting. Learn business English from someone who actually uses business English every day. I think no other Italki teacher can give you specific business-related English AND Western business culture awareness (I know PMBOK and GAAP as well as writing for the sciences). **Student reviews agree, I have the ability to help you get the job you want and keep it!!
My lessons & teaching style
Let me help you speak clearly in sound, and efficiently in words that allow people to understand how excellent you are.You choose what to practice and learn.** If you would like to propose a session time not listed, please message me. I am flexible. Pricing varies and may be lower on the weekends or on US holidays. Check back frequently for special rates. My student reviews testify. You too can improve your pronunciation (accent reduction), learn idioms, sentence structure, and deliver great reports and make outstanding presentations. Please use the link below to help you match a convenient time to meet. http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingtime. I am in the San Francisco time zone.
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Certificate Statement of Accomplishment: Writing in the Sciences - Stanford Online - 2014Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, and issues in publication and peer review. Students from non-science disciplines can benefit from the training provided.
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Bachelor Degree - California State University, Hayward - 2007
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Teaching experience
2005 - 2009
Cross Cultural PartnerDe Anza College - Cupertino, CA, United States
Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Supply Chain ManagementCSUEB
Work Experience
1999 -
Corporate Buyer/Project ManagerHigh Tech Hardware & Software - Sunnyvale, United States
4.9
Rating
341
Students
590
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
341
Students
590
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
110 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Interview Strategy
B1 - C2Business24 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 6% off
Accent Reduction -- Motivational Speaking with Impact to Influence People
A1 - C2Business2 lessons completed
USD 68.00
Writing, Listening, Speaking--IELTS/TEOFL
A1 - C2Test Preparation3 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Resume/CV, Cover Letter Wording & Layout, Personal Statement
“I’ve been preparing for the IELTS exam with my English teacher, Troy, and I’m really impressed by his teaching approach. One of the things I appreciate most is that he doesn’t waste any time on small talk; we dive right into learning from the very first minute. He values my time and starts the lesson promptly, which I find very effective. Troy is very attentive to my weaknesses and helps me improve on them, which is a big plus. He makes sure I understand each topic clearly, often breaking down words to their roots and explaining their origins, something I find fascinating and helpful.
Troy comes well-prepared to every session. There’s no time wasted deciding what to do; he has a structured plan ready with options for what we’ll focus on, and we stick to it. Recently, he’s also started giving me more speaking opportunities, asking solid exam-style questions, and checking my readiness. I really appreciate his feedback on what I need to focus on. Overall, he’s an excellent teacher, and
Nov 1, 2024
Lisa
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
I really appreciate Troy's expertise and attention to detail while helping me revise my presentation. He guided me through the process, and I learned a lot from him. He showed me how to simplify long paragraphs into clear, concise phrases, and how to create a logical flow between slides to make the information easier for the audience to follow. He also taught me how to choose the right font size for better visibility during the presentation. His feedback has been incredibly valuable!
Sep 16, 2024
Tereza
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Troy has provided me with valuable insights. He came prepared and helped me to understand what the potential interview questions might be and how to prepare to respond to them appropriately. I recommend the teacher!
Dec 12, 2021
xiaoqi cai
1 English lesson
Advice is really professional, and Troy is really patient and gave me a lot of ideas.
Aug 24, 2023
Lupita Valerio
1 English lesson
Thanks Troy! I enjoyed our first session! Looking forward to our next class.