Expressive English: Your Thoughts, in Other Words.

From 42 C$ /h

With me, you will learn both casual English for conversation and formal English for school essays or for professional emails. I am a trained actor, and so theater exercises and acting games can be part of the work that we do together, including improvisation, scenework, monologues, and other activities. I look forward to helping you grow your expressive skills in English!

Extra information

Bring a paper pad or notebook, and something to write with.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Naka, Japan

Online from Japan

About Me

I studied theater in college, which taught me the beauty and power of words, as well as the ability to express myself in someone else's words. My wife is from Tsukuba, where I live now. I have taught English in Seoul and in Tel Aviv, and I have taught Hebrew in the United States. My Japanese is intermediate level, and I continue to study. I am studying to become a clinical mental health counselor, and have worked as a hospital chaplain in the United States. I have taught in many different settings, including private language schools (hagwon), public schools, private schools, and private tutoring. My native language is English, and I also speak Spanish and Hebrew fluently. I have intermediate skill in Japanese and in Korean.

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz, BA Theater Arts, 1996. American Jewish University, Masters of Education, 2006. University of Southern Maine, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, presently studying.

Experience / Qualifications

English Teaching Intern, Tel Aviv, Golumb and Bavli Elementary Schools, 1997-1999. Hebrew Teacher, Union Hebrew HIgh School, Los Angeles, 1999-2001. LCI English Teacher, Kids Club Korea, Seoul, January-July 2002. English Teacher, ILSK Korea, July 2002-December 2003. Education graduate student, American Jewish University, 2004-2006. YCT Rabbinical School, 2008-2014. Hospital chaplain: New York Presbyterian, UK Healthcare, Sharp Memorial Hospital, 2011-2016. Hospice chaplain, Avalon Hospice, San Diego, 2018. Hebrew teacher and Director of Jewish Life and Learning, Levey Day School, Portland, Maine, USA 2018-2021. 2021-present: clinical mental health counseling student.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

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Student level

Beginner

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Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Michelle

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I've been an English teacher in Japan for 8 years.

I am very patient, so please come to my class relaxed and ready to have fun.

I teach English conversation with small group of people/ one-on-one with the student.

I also teach English for various tests, such as EIKEN, ielts, toefl.

Prince

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I teach English to beginner and intermediate learners, helping students improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

I also provide homework assistance and personalized home tutoring for students aged 10–40, according to their individual learning needs.

In addition, I prepare and coach students for English language competitions, helping them build confidence and achieve their academic goals.

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