Spence from Seattle
Nombre de visites : il y a 3 heures
Spence from Seattle
Enseignant professionnel![]()
Enseigne
Anglais
Natif
Parle
Espagnol
Français
Chinois (mandarin)
Certified TESOL/TEFL/TESL United States Business English & Culture
Enseigne
Anglais
Natif
Parle
Espagnol
Français
Chinois (mandarin)
Certified TESOL/TEFL/TESL United States Business English & Culture
De États-UnisLieu de résidence : Bogota, Colombie (05:51 UTC-05:00)
À propos de moi
Professeur italki depuis le 22 Aug 2024Sujets d'intérêtFinanceTechnologieVoyagesÉcritureScience
Strong background in teaching English, with international experience in the U.S., Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Colombia. [Amplia experiencia en la enseñanza del inglés, con experiencia internacional en EE. UU., Costa Rica, Ecuador y Colombia.]
Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and conversational in Mandarin, understanding the challenges of language learning firsthand. [Parle couramment anglais, espagnol, français et possède des notions de mandarin, comprenant les défis de l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue.]
Skilled in personalized lessons for conversational English, exam preparation, and business English. Ready to make learning engaging, effective, and tailored to your needs!Moi en tant que professeur
Draws on extensive, real-world teaching experience, including prior employment at Amazon's corporate headquarters in Seattle.
Experience teaching English for the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism Development and Spanish for the Guyanese Ministry of Education.
Worked with students from over 30 countries, providing personalized support tailored to each learner’s background and goals.Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
I focus on practical language skills for real-world communication. I prioritize active participation and personalized attention. I provide steady support toward language learning goals.
I emphasize speaking, listening, grammar, and pronunciation for conversational fluency.
I use diverse resources, exercises, and cultural insights to make learning enjoyable. My goal is to build confidence with constructive feedback and encourage active skill application.Mes ressources d'enseignement
- Articles et actualités
- Documents texte
- Fichier PDF
Certificats
TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification (120 Hours) - Oxford Seminars - 2023
Certificat vérifié
Expérience d'enseignement
2024 - Actuel
English TeacherTeach online private and group English lessons for adult learners from all around the world.
Leverage Lingoda’s curriculum and lesson plans to teach grammar, speaking, and listening.
Provide students with individualized feedback and locate additional learning materials.
2023 - Actuel
Private TutorTeach English as a Second Language (ESL) in a one-on-one online setting for professionals.
Create lesson plans and educational materials for reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Offer discounted tutoring to displaced Ukrainians via the Language Assistance Program.
Recognized as a Super Tutor for outstanding performance and excellent student evaluations.
2012 - 2013
Spanish TutorProvided individualized tutoring services for Spanish language learners, including conversational speaking and listening skills with grammar exercises.
Developed personalized learning plans to achieve students' goals relating to travel, daily life, and study abroad.
Students were adult professionals looking to use the language for travel and overseas homestay programs studying in Latin America.
2009 - 2010
Private Tutor / InterpreterTaught English to local adults working in the tourism sector in both private and small group lessons. The lessons were focused on transactional conversations and basic grammar.
Taught Spanish to adult foreign tourists both one-on-one and in group classes. The students were looking to improve speaking and grammar. The groups were generally 3-5 students.
Interpreted for events, including a jungle tour, an engagement ceremony, and a wedding.
2008 - 2009
Private TutorTutored students in reading, math, and writing for the SAT and ACT.
Developed lesson plans for national college-entrance test preparation.
The students were in high school (grade 11-12, age 16-17). The tutoring was one on one.
2008 - 2009
Private TutorTutored adult international students in English language and US culture.
Led field trips in Seattle to explore local culture, including a trip to the local library.
The students were adult professionals studying in the United States to improve their professional skills, including Korean English teachers. The tutoring was one on one.
Formation
2005 - 2008
Licence - International Studies (Double Major in Spanish)
Expérience professionnelle
2018 - 2021
Educational ConsultantSold online and in-person tutoring services for enrichment, remediation, and test preparation.
Made outbound cold and warm calls for full-cycle sales role (qualified, pitched, and closed).
Received the “Rock Star Award” for Bias for Action for development of the Spanish-language sales division.
2008 - 2012
Sales AssociateSold language-learning software through interactive demonstrations with customers.
Developed familiarity with many language teaching solutions to better understand the market.
Gained knowledge of the basics of many languages including Mandarin Chinese and German.
Recognized as Top 25 Sales Representative Nationally (twice), Top 25 Sales Person in the West (seven times), and Best Sales Contributor in Washington State (three times).
5.0
Évaluation
19
Élèves
33
Leçons
100%
Assiduité
100%
Réponse
Leçons (Anglais)
Leçon d'essai
6 leçons terminées
USD 7.50+
Intermediate English Lesson for Adults
B1 - B2Pratique de la conversation6 leçons terminées
USD 10.00+
Advanced English Lesson for Adults
C1 - C2Pratique de la conversation21 leçons terminées
USD 10.00+
Inglés básico para adultos hispanoparlantes
A2 - B1Pratique de la conversation0 leçons terminées
USD 10.00+
Loyalty Rate: Only Students from Before Nov 12th
B1 - C2Pratique de la conversation0 leçons terminées
USD 10.00+
Disponibilité
Selon ton fuseau horaire (UTC+00:00)
3 avis
Efren
1 leçon en Anglais
Choix du professeur
Spence is a very efficient teacher. He's kind but he doesn't lose his focus in goals of the class, and he uses different approaches to teach (grammar points, cultural references, pronunciation tips, etc). I'll definitely book more classes with him
11 nov. 2024
Kirill
9 leçons en Anglais
Choix du professeur
Spence is a really good teacher. I enjoyed his style of teaching. We discussed my learning goals and will find the right rhythm for achieving them. This is what I looked for. Strongly recommend!
22 oct. 2024
Norah DU
1 leçon en Anglais
Patient meticulous great teacher!
14 nov. 2024
Leçon d'essai
USD 7.50
Les paiements seront effectués en dollars américains (USD)