Scott Goodman
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Scott Goodman
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English
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Spanish
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BusinessTest PreparationClear Canadian English COACH: learning English should be enjoyable! 😁
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Spanish
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationClear Canadian English COACH: learning English should be enjoyable! 😁
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From CanadaLiving in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (16:47 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 4, 2020InterestsWritingScienceHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravel
I am an energetic, enthusiastic , and mature Canadian man. Most of my learners would describe me as a friendly, technically-minded and able person.
Before I returned to English teaching, I was an accountant in the Canadian energy (oil & gas) industry. I graduated with a Canadian Commercial (Multi-IFR) Pilot Licence (1992).Me as a Teacher
I have eleven (11) years of English teaching experience, mostly with adults ESL learners. I am more of a coach than a teacher. Learning is much more important than teaching: my job is to motivate and encourage my learners to become more confident in themselves. I don't just 'teach' English! I help motivate my people to learn English with real-life materials.
Nowadays, I am more focused on helping adult B2's, C1's, and C2's practice and improve their spoken English skills. Still, I enjoy working with any learners aged 17 and older.
Please, DON'T request a lesson unless you are at least 17 and have B2 or higher in the CEF. Please DO NOT book lessons on behalf of children.My lessons & teaching style
I think of myself as more of a coach than a teacher. Learning is much more important than teaching: my job is to motivate and encourage my learners to become more confident in themselves.
Making mistakes is very important! Mistakes that you learn from become valuable lessons. I don't just 'teach' English! I help motivate students to learn English and to eventually teach themselves.
My lessons are strongly student-centered. With me as your English coach, you will learn to become more self-directed and independent. All of us should think critically, habitually asking: who, what, when, where, why, and how. 🙂My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL (120 hrs+ with 6 hours practice) - Via Lingua International - 2019Via Lingua's TEFL Certification requires over 120 hours of instruction, including over six (6) hours og observed and graded teaching practice.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
Professional English teacher• 6,100+ lessons completed; both my Attendance and Response Ratings are 100%
• favorable lesson-to-student (retention) ratio (I cultivate stable relationships with my learners) . ✓
2020 - 2021
English teacher – online sessional, ShabakaShabaka @ King Faisal University (KFU) Preparatory Year Program (PYP)
• Online teaching Q1 Q3 of 2020 academic year; Levels Three, Four, and Five of KFU’s PYP (18 hrs/wk)
• BlackBoard; Moodle; MS Excel and Word; Zoom; Google Hangouts and Google Currents
• comply with a very deadline-driven administration reporting system for grading and attendance
2017 - 2018
sessional English teacher - Al Hussan contractCommon First Year Program.
Courses taught: mostly English writing and speaking utilizing the Oxford Q-Skills course book series.
2016 - 2017
English teacher (EIE contract)EIE @ Shandong Technological and Business University, Shandong Province (Sept 2016-June 2017). IELTS-oriented writing, speaking (public speaking), and reading.
2015 - 2016
TOEFL prep course instructor@ Time LC:
Banqiao and Dunhua branches) TEOFL Instructor (Barron's): Listening and Speaking components Conversational English Instructor (American Headway, Interchange: E6A, E6B, sub in E8A)
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@ Trinity LC:
Taipei, Zhongli, Neihu, and New Taipei City (Mch 2016-Sept 2016) TOEFL: Longman, Barron's Practice Exercises course book: all four components
2015 - 2016
English teacherESL Instructor Immersion 4C for 11 year-old advanced students: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Phonics, and Language Arts
2018 - 2019
contracted English teacherThe Institute of Public Administration is a federal government-operated institute for the education of Saudi civil service entrants.
English Language School at IPA (full time): writing and listening (18-25 hrs/wk)
National Geographic ESL textbook series; SmartBoard; in-house attendance and grading software
Education
2004 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Business AdministrationMy concentration or core area in my Business Administration degree is: <I>organisations</I>.
Work Experience
2020 - 2020
English teacherEduGuide Educational Services Inc. @ The Institute of Public Administration (government-operated institute for civil service entrants).
Courses taught: mostly academic writing, and one section of listening.
2017 - 2018
English teacherAl Hussan Education @ King Saud University: Common First Year Program.
Courses taught: mostly English writing and speaking utilizing the Oxford Q-Skills course book series.
2016 - 2017
English teacherEIE @ Shandong Technological and Business University, Shandong Province (Sept 2016-June 2017).
IELTS-oriented writing, speaking (public speaking), and reading.
2016 - 2016
TEOFL prep course instructorTrinity Language Centers, Taipei, Zhongli, Neihu, and New Taipei City (Mch 2016-Sept 2016)
• TOEFL: Longman, Barron's Practice Exercises course book: all four components
2015 - 2016
TOEFL instructorTime International Language Centers (Oct 2015-Feb 2016; Banqiao and Dunhua branches)
• TEOFL Instructor (Barron's): Listening and Speaking components
• Conversational English Instructor (American Headway, Interchange: E6A, E6B, sub in E8A)
2015 - 2016
English teacherAmerican Eagle, Luzhou District, New Taipei (Sep 2015-Feb 2016): ESL Instructor
• Immersion 4C for 11 year-old advanced students: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Phonics, and Language Arts
5.0
Rating
787
Students
6,315
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
380 lessons completed
USD 9.65+
General conversation (free talk): CEF B1 --> C2
B1 - C2Conversation4,357 lessons completed
USD 15.45+
Package with 7% off
Technical English: for engineers, accountants, pilots, and other technical professionals
B2 - C2Business245 lessons completed
USD 17.85+
Package with 6% off
Ace your interview !! ENGLISH Resume (CV) review ---> Practice Interview.
B2 - C2Language Essentials57 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
WRITING: Need a second pair of eyes? Proofreading and editing service.
B2 - C2Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 18.45+
Package with 11% off
Speaking Test Prep (IELTS, TOEFL, ICAO Level 4)
B1 - C2Test Preparation7 lessons completed
USD 16.65+
Package with 6% off
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596 Reviews
Beatriz C
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Scott is a vital, energetic teacher who encourages you and provides excellent feedback. Today, I practiced with Scott the presentation that I will deliver at a Symposium and I felt supported and confident with the practice we had. Thank you!
Sep 1, 2024
Konstantin
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Scott helped me with airline interview preparation. His aviation expertise has not only honed my language skills but also provided unique insights. I appreciate the practical approach, which significantly boosted my confidence.
Feb 16, 2024
Iryna
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson! Scott is supportive and encouraging. I find the notes he takes during lessons super helpful as I can observe my mistakes and revise new vocabulary.
Jun 6, 2023
SantosAline
3 English lessons
Great teacher!
Jan 24, 2025
Shay Nitzan
14 English lessons
The best!!
Jan 17, 2025
Ronan
3 English lessons
Thank you for another great conversation, Scott! I really enjoyed speaking with you
Jan 2, 2025
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