Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
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Credited ESL instructor with over 15 years experience teaching international university students.
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教学经验
我提供的课程和我的教学风格
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来自 美国居住于美国Grand Rapids (23:43 UTC-04:00)
个人简介
2020年2月14日起成为italki教师
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I am a native English speaker and US citizen currently living in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I was born in Seattle and grew up in Washington State. My accent is from the Pacific Northwest and is what is usually considered "neutral" American. I lived in Florence, Italy for nearly three years and can speak basic conversational Italian. I have been a English teacher at our local university for more than twelve years, teaching both domestic American students as well as international students. I live with my wife, two kids (one who is also an italki teacher!), two cats and a dog.
教学经验
In 2006, I began teaching English as a second language to international students at Western Michigan University. I have taught students from all over the world: Saudi Arabia, China, France, and the Dominican Republic are among some of the places my students call home. I specialize in academic and professional English focused on speaking, listening, grammar, reading and writing. However, I have also worked with students developing basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills. Although I am rooted in the United States, my greatest pleasure in teaching English comes from the connections I make to other lands and cultures through my students.
我提供的课程和我的教学风格
My general approach to language instruction is task-based. Rather than focusing on discrete grammar points or lengthy vocabulary definitions, I ask my students to use and stretch their language skills by performing communicative tasks. Example tasks might include creating a professional powerpoint or reading an article from a peer-review journal. The goal is to practice English in authentic, real-world situations. However, an understanding of grammar and vocabulary is important as well and are dealt with as needed in the context of communication. For example, I use the Academic Word List (AWL) to help draw attention to key words used in nearly all professions and university majors.
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家庭作业
学历背景
2000 - 2007
硕士 - Teaching English as a Second LanguageEastern Washington University
工作经验
2007 - 2020
Language InstructorWestern Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan, 美国
5.0
等级
267
学生
3,486
课时
100%
出勤率
100%
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5.0
等级
267
学生
3486
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100%
出勤率
100%
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英语课程
试用课
137 课时已完成
USD 8.00+
Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2语言知识3,330 课时已完成
USD 22.00+
课时包立减 14%
Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2对话18 课时已完成
USD 18.00+
课时包立减 11%
Test Preparation: Preparing for the IELTS (Academic) or the TOEFL iBT exam
B1 - C2应试准备1 课时已完成
USD 16.00+
课时包立减 12%
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172 个评价
Cherry
8 英语 课时
fabulous!
2024年8月26日
Cherry
8 英语 课时
best italkie teacher ever!
2024年8月19日
Olga
16 英语 课时
Excellent teacher!
2024年6月2日
Ferdos
1 英语 课时
Joseph is a good tutor, he can help improve your English superbly