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Hello World of ESL learners I'm an experienced ESL, ELA, TEFL and TESOL independent teacher and transmedia writer. I began ESL teaching in... 1990, and returned to the field in 2018. I've a decade of combined teaching experience. My CV is a short read: I've made it a 1-pager: it's concise and comprehensive and I strongly suggest you take a look at it to get a comprehensive view on what I bring to the table as an ESL educator. It's important to stress my approach to ESL instructing is learner-centric, so you may have heard many utter this phrase, but is it just semantics, hyperbole to stand out in a crowded space? Well let me elaborate a little bit on learner-centrism as the core value of my approach to ESL teaching: The banking system of education really came into its own in the post-WW2 world and the west began to slowly eliminate the Humboldtian system from its mainframe. My preference is to mimic as far as is practical the Humboldtian and Classical Liberal Arts systems and I incorporate insights from the rich field of ESL research and development. My experience illustrates that organic modes of learning have yielded the best results with reference to capacity, fluency and confidence. Gardner's 'Theory of Multiple Intelligence Centres' is as influential as the aforementioned educational systems, and I include insights learned from the field of ESL development, research and trends. Today English is to the digital age what Latin was to the 3rd century. It is the Lingua Franca of the world and presents an exciting development in the history of languages and human beings communicating from and to almost every corner of the world. It's a great time to be learning English. There's never been a better time to be an ESL learner or teacher, especially if you're a serious lover of languages and language learning! My library of content contains top tier course materials, e.g. programmes developed by Cengage Learning and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All my course materials conform to global benchmark standards such as the Common Core State Standards (CCSS-USA), International English Language Testing Standards (IELTS - UK, Australia) and the International General Certificate for Secondary Education (IGCSE-UK). My capacities include testing and assessment according to benchmark standards globally recognised such as the aforementioned and also CEFR – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Course materials are included in the fees. I deliver my lessons via Zoom, Zhumu or Voov: all three teaching/meeting apps enable learners to join the meeting room right from your browser for your convenience Best, Desiree Lourens Read more
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Hello there, My name is Joanne Greene, I am 37 years old and live in sunny Johannesburg, South Africa. I am a native English speaker. I have... completed a number of certificates, namely Business to Business Marketing, my International TEFL Certificate, a Cambridge Assessment Certificate through Future Learn and I also have practical experience teaching English online. My background is tutoring and educating Health Care Professionals around the country, this involved me facilitating many training sessions in a classroom set up. I currently tutor two children aged 8 and 11 four times a week for the last two years. The younger one Catherine started on intermediate and has now moved up to upper intermediate and Josh started on upper intermediate and is now on advanced. I have also been teaching a 55 year old Bulgarian lady for the last 3 years. Vania started on elementary and has now moved through intermediate to upper intermediate level. My methods for teaching is mostly standard for all ages and what is important to note that every student is on their own journey, has different goals and learns at their own pace. It is important as a teacher that I can identify individual needs and provide the best tailor made learning experience for them. Firstly it is important that my students do most of the talking, this helps me to check the understanding of the vocabulary, pronunciation and sentence construction. Secondly I try to elicit as much information from my students to ensure maximum learning takes place. Another one of my very important teaching methods is self-correction and what I mean by that is if a student answers incorrectly I won't jump in immediately and give the correct answer, I would rather give a hint or clue. Most of the time the student is able to answer correct the second time around. This is very important because this is really where learning takes place, when a student discovers the answers themselves. I also believe very much in positive reinforcement, focusing on tasks completed successfully and accurately helps students to stay motivated and builds their self-confidence. Lastly it is vitally important that the vocabulary learned is retained in long term memory and how I do that is by giving the students stories and sentence to write using the vocabulary learnt and by also looking at the vocabulary in different context. I implement all these methods with TPR. I use various media and teaching materials to teach my students, some of which I have created myself such as printouts and flashcards. Some websites that I use are Live Worksheets.com, Grammar Monster.com, Breaking News English.com and ESL Flashcards.com. Through my teaching experience I have learnt the importance of and mastered my skills in building rapport with my students. Always been punctual for lessons, doing sufficient lesson preparation and creating content that I know they will find interesting and informative. Having integrity - I strive to do what I say I will do and at the time I said I would do it. Read more
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Oftentimes, when I meet a client for the first time, they tell me they feel embarrassed, frustrated or silly when speaking to English-speakers.... They blame themselves for not being able to “buckle down” and sometimes they even compare their lagging learning progress to their more advanced friends & colleagues. → I’m here to emphatically reject that line of thinking — your struggles in English are not your fault. ← You are not to blame and it’s perfectly reasonable to feel embarrassed and frustrated. You have spent years studying English textbooks, attending language schools and working with private tutors but are still struggling with the same issues that plagued you 5 years ago — and frankly — you're exhausted. My coaching approach is highly targeted, individualized & personalized to your lifestyle. By taking this approach, my clients routinely enjoy noticeable improvements in their day-day English interactions within just weeks. On a human level; I genuinely want you to be able to share your story, connect with people without anxiety & reach your potential. Please do not hesitate to reach out to schedule a meeting where I can determine your immediate needs, discuss where you want to be & develop a strategic "plan of attack" to get your there. Stay safe & be well, Coach Shawn Read more
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Hi, my name is Rosemae. I am from the United States and live in New York. I have a bachelor's in English and have also completed certification... in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). I have taught many students both in classrooms and online. It is always a pleasure to use my skills and experience to help students succeed and improve their English speaking skills. I personalize each lesson to meet the needs of each student. My teaching materials includes pictures, every day objects, flash cards, a white board and video. I enjoy working with each student and his/her personality in order to bring each lesson to life. Read more
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Hello!! My name is Miah Walker. I am a native English speaker and a twice certified TESOL teacher. I would love to help you learn or improve... your English! I speak Spanish fluently, am conversational in Portuguese, and will be embarking on learning Guarani as my next language project. I have worked as a language instructor for 2 years, teaching over 300 TESOL classes in a group and individual setting. I have also served as a full-time volunteer teacher for over four years. I specialize in teaching grammar, literature, and conversational skills. What methods will I use to help you? I easily adapt to what you desire to take away from your lessons! One of the most important skills to learn is: conversation, so I will use several methods to help you develop effortless conversational skills. This may include, demonstrations, role play, books, music, art, and many others. Why should you choose me? Not only do I have years of experience, but I also have been in your shoes! So I know what can help you successfully master a language. Through my own endeavors to learn new languages, I learned that the most important key to language learning is genuine interest- from the student and the teacher. If you are looking for a capable and patient English teacher with a genuine interest in your success, book now!! Read more
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Hi! I love to help people learn English. I have been teaching for 6 years to adults and children. I speak on the student's level. I always help... you learn what YOU need. Is it conversation English? Let's do it! Is it for a test? Let's do it? Is it for your career? Let's do it! I will focus on what you need. The best way to learn is speaking. So what are you waiting for? Let's go! :) Read more
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My four year of teaching in both my home country and abroad has helped me device creative and facilitating teaching methods to the students of... all age groups. I have taught English, Creative Arts, and LO. As a teacher, I understand that my responsibility is to motivate and inspire the students by crediting their creativity. I am good at understanding the potential of each student and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Ability to guide students for competitive exams and reaching their full potential. I offer you a blend of talents and experiences. Read more
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I have been working as an English teacher online and offline for over 8 years and I have helped shape many students' lives and improve their... English dramatically. I have a very powerful educational program that's 100 % effective and I'm very familiar with many of the world's countries and cultures. Read more
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Greetings!! My name is Eza, I am 23 years old and I am from the beautiful South Africa. I am a native English teacher, with a 120 hour TEFL... certificate from TDI. I have a qualification in Forestry and currently I am studying towards a postgraduate certificate in Education. I know that learning English can be very a daunting and a challenging experience but I want you to know that in my lessons we are all about learning English with confidence and enthusiasm. There is absolutely no harm in making mistakes because through those mistakes we get to learn and become better. During my lessons we are all about learning conversational language, we will be focusing more on articulation, pronunciation and grammar. The aim is to get your English conversational skills to a better level, we will achieve this by using textbooks, reading novels or short stories, using PowerPoint notes, using flash cards and any learning material that will meet your needs as a student. I cannot wait to meet you in my classroom but for now good bye. Take care. Read more
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Hello Everyone, My name is my Maya Marriott-Semper and I am a CELTA qualified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. I am also a final year... student at the University of Kent, studying anthropology. I have been teaching since 2018. I've taught Chinese children online and 1 to 1. I have been a volunteer English teacher in a school in Spanish teaching 4 to 16 year olds for a month. I was planning to work in a Summer camp as English Teacher and Activity Leader, this unfortunately got cancelled due to covid-19. I have also taught children with Barracuadas Activity Day Camps as a Fencing Instructor and Group Assistant. I am also an avid language learner myself and am passionate to impart this joy on my students. As an experienced online teacher I make use of lots of TPR and props where necessary. As an experienced student I am very accustomed to tests and how to excel in them, and am anxious to impart this wisdom on my students. Read more
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