I'd love to get to know you and your challenges and what your expectations are regarding English!  During this lesson, I will conduct an assessment and needs analysis, and formulate a basic plan to get you started on your journey!

In this course, I will conduct a needs analysis and initial assessment.  I'll learn about your goals, challenges, and in what specific ways you use English.  We will then focus on your weak areas with the use of my books.  We'll use minimal pairs, practice sentences, shadowing, and other speaking activities to help you hone in on your American English accent!  I will show you exactly how to make those difficult English sounds.   Additionally, I'll give you practice activities and resources that you can use on your own!

Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English

In this course, you'll gain confidence and build your fluency on the topic of health and wellness.  We'll discuss such topics as health and wellness practices, mental health awareness and self-care practices, work-life balance, fitness and physical activities, and healthy eating habits.  Learn new idioms!  Enhance your grammar and sharpen your pronunciation.  You tell me how and when you want to be corrected, and we'll have some fun along the way!

Fluency Practice:  Health and Wellness

In this course we'll explore all there is to know about the TOEFL iBT test offered by ETS.  We'll dive in to all four of the speaking questions and you'll learn what is required to achieve the score you want according to ETS rubrics.  With my supply of mock speaking tests, you'll have the opportunity to hone in on your speaking skills.  I'll give you the strategies, feedback, and guidance you need.  I'll share tips on note-taking methods and help you improve your summarization and paraphrasing skills!

Speaking for the TOEFL iBT

In this course we'll dive into the IELTS speaking exam.  You'll understand the rubics and learn about strategies you can use to get the band score you need.  With my ample supply of mock IELTS questions, you'll be given feedback and advice on how to improve.  The four main criteria of IELTS speaking is Fluency/Coherence, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation.  Embark on your IELTS journey with me!

Speaking for IELTS

In this course, you'll gain confidence in speaking.  Let me know how you want to be corrected, and I'll give you valuable feedback and guidance regarding your speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.  We'll dive into these key areas:  Business Social English, Networking Skills, Meetings, Delivering Presentations, and Acing Job Interviews.  Ready to take your English to the next level?

Practical Business English Skills

Whether your a musician or not, this course will help you to enhance your speaking fluency and confidence using music-related topics!  
Expand vocabulary and idiomatic expressions related to music and culture.  Sharpen your pronunciation and grammar!
Foster cultural exchange through discussions of global musical traditions.  In this course you will explore the role of music in your life, your favorite genres and artists, music as a universal language, music in the past versus modern music, musical memories, and much more! I've played the drums for most of my life, and have recently begun learning to play the keyboard.  I've also learned how to play guitar and bass, so if you're a musician, we can chat about that too!  I'd love to learn about your musical journey!  We'll do some trivia, games, and activities as well.

Speak the Language of Music:  A Journey to Fluency

This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.

Achieved my 120 hr. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate in 2020.

I took 2 years of French Language.  I also studied Art, Keyboarding, and Business Law.

I've taught one-to-one and small group conversational lessons. I've used a variety of materials, such as websites, PDF's, and slides to teach English lessons. I often share my screen with teaching books that I own. I've specialized in IELTS/TOEFL speaking prep, Business English, and accent reduction. I've held Super Tutor status for the better part of four years.

Worked as a sales associate in the Produce Department in addition to other departments.

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This training course taught me about all areas of the IELTS exam, general and academic.  I can help students prepare for all parts of the exam, and to help them understand what they will be assessed on.

This course gives me an understanding of many different areas of Business English and how to plan lessons and activities to help students in this field.

I've been teaching one-to-one lessons with adults. Most of these are free conversation lessons. I've taught Business English case studies,role-plays, and IELTS speaking preparation. I always evaluate my students and provide a written summary of each lesson.

I gave lessons in IELTS speaking and writing.