Thomas
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Thomas
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Russian
Somali
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Russian
Somali
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
From United StatesLiving in Berlin, Germany (22:48 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 27, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessTechScience
Hello! My name is Thomas. I live in Berlin, Germany, and I work as the leader of a bilingual preschool/kindergarten.
I'm passionate about people, human development, and communication. I love connecting with people on iTalki and learning, working, and laughing together.Me as a Teacher
I have served as a teacher for the past seven years. I have taught in a variety of contexts and roles. My experiences include:
- teaching adults in a language institute
- teaching young children online
- serving as a school leader of a Montessori kindergarten
- teaching youth in a boarding school
- teaching refugee adults
I have more than fifteen years experience learning languages. I have reached a level of A2 to C2 in eight languages. I came to understand that the most important thing for learning a language is building relationships with others.
For that reason, my intention as a teacher is to be both a professional teacher and a friend to my students.My lessons & teaching style
I teach lessons 90-100% in the target language.
In my lessons, I do these things:
- give students chances to speak and express their ideas
- listen carefully
- ask great questions
- speak clearly
- make everything I say a learning opportunity
- speak at an appropriate level
- make jokes, have fun, and laugh
- follow the student's goals and interests
- recognize the student's effort and hard work
- be accountable
- integrate new contentCertificates
Employment contract - Germanic American Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
Recommendation letter - Claudia Aurand - Germanic American Insitute - 2019Recommendation letter from supervisor and head of language services department at my current place of employment as a professional teacher.
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Speaking - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Listening - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Reading - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - International Relations and German
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
English TeacherEnglish teacher with adult ESL learners, primarily from Somalia. Designed and implemented curriculum for students, including those with limited literacy skills in their primary language and little to no formal education.
2017 - 2018
English teacherOnline work for six months as an English teacher for children aged 4-14.
2019 - 2020
Adult German instructorAdult German instructor. Work with total beginners, experienced beginners, and intermediate level following a standardized textbook curriculum. Adapt curriculum in lively, stimulating, and productive activities and classroom environments. Design and implement all-online courses for groups.
2019 - 2020
Assistant teacherAssistant teacher in German immersion preschool. Create a positive and beneficial environment for children and colleagues. Collaborate on implementation of Reggio Emilia approach.
2020 - 2021
Humanities TeacherContribute to boarding school experience for students as a teacher, counselor, and in a variety of capacities.
Work with students ages 12 to 16 teaching a competency-based curriculum combining aspects of American curriculum, student-centered pedagogy, and ESL.
Design and implement an education program for fifty boys living in an orphanage, taught by students from the boarding school.
2021 - 2024
Kindergarten School Leader
5.0
Rating
129
Students
1,147
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
German Lessons
German
English
Lektion im Gespräch
A1 - C1Conversation472 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
149 Reviews
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German
English
Sergei
101 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is a great teacher! I took speaking classes and that was a really amazing experience. Although speaking other languages sometimes is really difficult Thomas always found ways to make it easier and comfortable, so lessons with him were more useful and interesting.
Oct 28, 2022
Hugh
43 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was another great lesson/discussion. Thomas is good at building my confidence and getting me to speak a lot of the language. The discussions are always very enjoyable and engaging.
Sep 16, 2022
Natalie
51 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ich genieße meinen Unterricht bei Thomas sehr. Er ist geduldig, flexibel und sehr professionell. Die Zeit vergeht schnell, weil der Unterricht mit Thomas Spaß macht, abwechslungsreich und praktisch ist. In unserer ersten Stunde fragte er mich nach meinen Zielen und Motivationen, die deutsche Sprache zu lernen. Durch unseren Unterricht habe ich mehr über den täglichen Gebrauch der deutschen Sprache gelernt. Ich fühle mich sicherer beim Sprechen im Alltag. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und würde Thomas weiter empfehlen.
Jun 2, 2022
bucherpa
58 German lessons
Die Lektionen mit Thomas sind eine grosse Hilfe für die Vertiefung meiner Deutschkenntnisse. Seit ich mit Thomas zusammenarbeite, mache ich erfreulich positive Fortschritte !
Aug 6, 2024
John
3 German lessons
Thomas is an excellent teacher.
Aug 3, 2024
Adkin Fitzgerald
35 German lessons
Honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you are struggling with a launguage and nothing seems to work, Thomas is your man 🤙🤙
Jul 13, 2024
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