Learn English with a Fun American teacher (16 years experience)

From 89 C$ /h

Hello! Are you ready to build up your English? Have a good foundation but want to feel more fluent? Have a test you need to ace? I'm a native speaker from Boston, MA, USA, trained in California and taught 4 years of high school at LAUSD. After moving to Europe, I taught EAL (English as an Additional Language) in Warsaw, Copenhagen, Spain, Boston and now in Basel to both adults and teens.

I help you my (future) student reach your personal goals - whether it's passing an exam like the FCE, IELTS, CAE, CPE or maybe you'd like to focus on professional work goals like presentations or emails, or perhaps you'd like to improve your social skills and become more confident in fluency in conversation - it's up to you!

Nothing to lose and lots to gain. Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers!

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Basel, Switzerland

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About Me

"The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action." - John Dewey

Hello, again! So, some more about me. I am a former Californian who fell in with Europe. A lover of languages, literature, architecture, design, culture, travel, and adventures. I am a humanist and believe knowledge is "constructed" through engaging direct experiences. I am inspired by designing and teaching modern lessons that are based on your passions, curiosity, goals, and learning style.

Each of my students is unique, but I typically use short videos or clips (which you can watch beforehand or together) as a starting point from which we do various grammar, vocab work, and conversation activities that are relevant to your interests and ambitions. At the beginning of your study, we will set your target, a general timeline, and organize your study plan around that.

I have taught basically every type of student, including my 7 year-old son English! If you have a specific goal like passing the FCE or IELTS, I would recommend a structured formal study plan. Or perhaps you have a more ambiguous goal of becoming a "confident English speaker"? If that's the case, we can organize different simulations and practice conversations on some of your favorite subjects, your profession, or current topics. It is ultimately up to you because it is YOUR fluency we are developing.

My goal is to create an engaging constructivist workshop climate where you tap into your background knowledge and connect it to the "real world" as you are actively building your own associations and understandings IN ENGLISH and opening new doors and opportunities for your future.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers!

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor's of Art | Italian Language and Literature

California State University, Los Angles, CA
California Teacher's Credential: English, Levels Kindergarten - Adult

Experience / Qualifications

English Teacher
International American School of Warsaw · Full-time
Sep 2021 - August 2022· 1 yr
Warsaw, Poland
Constructivist Curriculum Design & Production of Materials | Activation of Background Knowledge & Direct Instruction | Evaluation of Learning

- Pastoral care of 6th Grade Homeroom: bespoke workshops, in-service learning, field trips, 1-1 counseling
- Editing and supervising the publishing of school magazine Constructivist Curriculum Design & Production of Materials | Activation of Background Knowledge & Direct Instruction | Evaluation of Learning - Pastoral care of 6th Grade Homeroom: bespoke workshops, in-service learning, field trips, 1-1 counseling - Editing and supervising the publishing of school magazine
Skills: Writing · Program Evaluation · Student Counseling · Microsoft Office · Information Literacy · Copy Editing

Curriculum Designer, Copywriter, Editor, Content Manager, Marketing Curriculum Designer, Copywriter, Editor, Content Manager, Marketing
Elm + Ivy Training · Full-time
Feb 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos Feb 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Warsaw, Poland
- Cultivated B2C relationships - enhanced customer base by 35%
- Designed, launched and maintained a Wordpress Website
- Spearheaded social media channels to 600+ followers and fostered relationships with influencers- Cultivated B2C relationships - enhanced customer base by 35% - Designed, launched and maintained a Wordpress Website - Spearheaded social media channels to 600+ followers and fostered relationships with influencers
Skills: Curriculum Innovation · Web Design · Social Media Marketing · Client Services · Copywriting · Copy Editing

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Computer Systems Institute Computer Systems Institute
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Increased student retention by 22%
- Published Quarterly Newsletters- Increased student retention by 22% - Published Quarterly Newsletters
Skills: Writing · Intercultural Communication · Business Development · Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Teacher, English Foreign Language
Studieskolen
Sep 2012 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
Taught FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS prep courses to CERF B-C Levels Taught FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS prep courses to CERF B-C Levels
Skills: Interpersonal Communication · Coaching & Mentoring · Teaching · Curriculum Development

Teacher, English Foreign Language
Academy of New York Sp. z o.o.
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos
Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland
Skills: Presentation Coaching · Teaching · Curriculum Development

Secondary High School English Teacher
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Sep 2009 - Dec 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos
Los Angeles, California, USA
Skills: Student Engagement · English Literature · English Teaching · Social Media

Secondary English Teacher
John Marshall High School
2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs
Los Angeles, California, USA
Skills: Curriculum Development Pilot Program · English Literature · English Teaching

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

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