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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履歷
來自 美國居住在 美國 Grand Rapids (16:29 UTC-05:00)
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於 2020年2月14日 成為 italki 教師
趣味主題電影旅行遊戲寫作財務會計
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.
我的教學經歷
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.
我的課程內容與教學風格
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.
我的教材
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家庭作業
學歷
2000 - 2007
碩士 - Teaching English as a Second LanguageEastern Washington University
工作經驗
2007 - 2020
Language InstructorWestern Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan, 美國
5.0
評分
268
學生
3,536
課程
100%
到課率
100%
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5.0
評分
268
學生
3536
課程
100%
到課率
100%
回覆
英語課程
試聽課程
138 節課已完成
USD 8.00+
Reading & Writing English for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2一般3,374 節課已完成
USD 22.00+
享有 15% 折扣套裝方案
Conversation & Communication for Professional or Academic Purposes
B1 - C2會話練習23 節課已完成
USD 18.00+
享有 12% 折扣套裝方案
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174 個評價
Cherrie
14 英語 課程
very funny and inspiring teacher!
2024年11月24日
Cherrie
14 英語 課程
brilliant teacher!always gives interesting materials to discuss with
2024年10月20日
Cherrie
14 英語 課程
fabulous!
2024年8月26日
Cherrie
14 英語 課程
best italkie teacher ever!
2024年8月19日
Olga
16 英語 課程
Excellent teacher!
2024年6月2日
Ferdos
1 英語 課程
Joseph is a good tutor, he can help improve your English superbly