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Since April 2025
Instructor since April 2025
English for examinations and business conversation
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I am a native English speaker. I have 14 years of middle and high school teaching experience in the USA, where I taught English every day (as well as other subjects.) I have tutored online for 5 years, where I have taught over 3000 learners who have given me a rating of 5/5. I have also lectured at medical schools in a number of countries over a period of 17 years. I have a CELTA certificate in teaching English from Cambridge University, England. In addition, I have an MBA (Hons.) degree from a university in the US, and a medical degree as I was a physician for many years.
I live in Kurashiki as I am married to a Japanese national.
Extra information
I prefer to work online, but can meet in person if arranged.
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Online from Japan
About Me
My school teaching background is as an enthusiastic and inspiring class teacher in a USA private school for 17 years. There I taught English and other academic subjects for the middle school and high school classes.
Here is a summary of some additional details:
• Native English speaker – originally from South Africa, but I lived in the US for
over 30 years.
• Originally a physician for 23 years, after which I received an MBA degree.
• I have both a CELTA and a TEFL certificate. They were each over 120 hours face-to-face and included teaching students each day.
• I would be interested in teaching those who are 11 years and older, individually or in a class (B1 level or above), or in preparation for an examination, especially IELTS and TOEFL. Given my background, I have had a number of students from the business and medical professionals.
• My philosophy is to ensure that the learners I teach are inspired and want to study, enjoy my classes, and as a result, do superior work so that they can reach their full potential.
Education
CELTA Cambridge University 2022
TEFL Boston Language Institute 2003
MBA (Hons.) Regis University, USA 2008
MB, ChB (MD) University of Cape Town South Africa 1968
Experience / Qualifications
Have taught English and other subjects in the Austin Waldorf School, Austin, Texas USA.
Taught full-time online for five years.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Over the last 17 years, I have taught English as a first and second language to middle and high school students. I have specialized in helping students pass the IELTS and TOEFL examinations as well as preparing for job interviews.l
Also, because of my background, I have taught many business and medical school professionals.
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I'm a Swiss citizen with a background in banking and wealth management, plus years of experience in recruiting. I've coached candidates specifically for job interviews in Germany and Switzerland — from the initial application all the way to a successful offer.

Unlike a typical language teacher or generic career coach, I understand both sides of the process: how hiring managers in the DACH region actually think and decide, which answers land well, and the typical blind spots international candidates miss — both linguistic and cultural.

What you can expect:

Tailored preparation for your specific interview (industry, role, company)
Realistic interview simulations with direct, honest feedback
Sharpening your self-presentation, body language, and answer strategy
Support with language nuances if German isn't your native language
Insight into cultural expectations in the German and Swiss job markets (punctuality, communication style, salary negotiation)

Whether you're applying to the DACH job market for the first time, or you've had several rejections and want to know what's actually missing — I'll help you show up convincingly when it counts.

Ich bin Schweizer Bürger mit Hintergrund im Banking und Wealth Management sowie langjähriger Erfahrung im Recruiting. Seit Jahren coache ich Kandidat/-innen gezielt auf Vorstellungsgespräche für Stellen in Deutschland und der Schweiz vor — von der ersten Bewerbung bis zum erfolgreichen Abschluss.

Anders als klassische Sprachlehrer oder allgemeine Karriereberater kenne ich beide Seiten des Prozesses: Ich weiss, wie Personalverantwortliche im DACH-Raum tatsächlich denken und entscheiden, welche Antworten überzeugen und welche typischen Stolpersteine internationale Bewerber übersehen — sprachlich wie kulturell.

Das erwartet dich:

Individuelle Vorbereitung auf dein konkretes Vorstellungsgespräch (Branche, Rolle, Unternehmen)
Simulation von echten Interviewsituationen mit direktem, ehrlichem Feedback
Optimierung deiner Selbstpräsentation, Körpersprache und Antwortstrategie
Unterstützung bei sprachlichen Feinheiten, falls Deutsch nicht deine Muttersprache ist
Einblick in kulturelle Erwartungen im deutschen und Schweizer Arbeitsmarkt (Pünktlichkeit, Kommunikationsstil, Gehaltsverhandlung)

Egal ob du dich zum ersten Mal auf dem DACH-Arbeitsmarkt bewirbst oder nach mehreren Absagen wissen willst, was wirklich fehlt — ich helfe dir, im entscheidenden Moment überzeugend aufzutreten.

Extra information for the student:

Sitzungen finden online statt (Zoom, Google Meet oder Microsoft Teams) — bitte für stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierendes Mikrofon/Kamera und ruhige Umgebung sorgen.
Bitte vor der ersten Sitzung die Stellenausschreibung (falls vorhanden), deinen Lebenslauf und das Datum des geplanten Interviews mitteilen.
Ideal ist mindestens 1 Woche Vorlauf vor einem echten Vorstellungsgespräch, um genug Zeit für Übung und Anpassung zu haben.
Bitte mindestens 24 Stunden im Voraus stornieren oder verschieben.
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Sayaka
【About Me】
Name: Sayaka
From: Tokyo, Japan 🗼
Hobbies: Picnics, language learning, traveling
Personality: Friendly, kind, caring and curious 🌷
🤝🏻❕I love listening to people, so I'm really looking forward to hearing your stories!
I value creating a fun learning environment, even for beginners.
Also, I can offer you lessons in English since I speak English!

● My Background and Skills ●
• Native Japanese / Business English
• Work at a global company
• Studied in Finland for one year as an exchange student
• Studied English in Canada and Ireland
• Worked as a TA at my university's International Center
• Worked as a private tutor for four years during university

🌼 Recommended for 🌼
1, Beginners who want to learn Japanese from scratch
2, Those who want to learn natural, native expressions and enjoy traveling in Japan more (I can also share recommended places!)
3, People interested in Japanese culture
4, Those who want to prepare for studying in Japan and make their life there more fulfilling
5, Those who want to work in a Japanese company

🌼 What You Can Learn 🌼
💎 Beginner
- Master Hiragana and Katakana
- Learn basic grammar and start making sentences
- Learn essential daily phrases to improve conversation
- Enjoy learning about Japanese culture
→ You'll start enjoying everyday conversations!

💎 Intermediate
- Master casual expressions used with Japanese friends
- Deepen your understanding of grammar and vocabulary
- Improve listening and pronunciation through anime
- Gain deeper insights into Japanese culture and values
→ You'll be able to use Japanese with confidence ✨

💎 Advanced
- Master advanced grammar
- Learn business-level Japanese communication
- Understand Japanese news and newspapers
- Use honorific language (Keigo) appropriately
→ Develop practical skills and enjoy expressing yourself more fluently!

【My Lesson Style】
• Clarify your goals and strategy through consultation
• Lessons available in both English and Japanese
• Fully customized lessons tailored to you
• Lesson notes shared via Google Docs In my lessons, you'll learn many phrases and words that native speakers actually use.
This will help you enjoy real conversations with Japanese people!

Thank you so much for reading 😊
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in class!
Let's have fun learning together and expand your world!!🌎✨
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I'm a Swiss citizen with a background in banking and wealth management, plus years of experience in recruiting. I've coached candidates specifically for job interviews in Germany and Switzerland — from the initial application all the way to a successful offer.

Unlike a typical language teacher or generic career coach, I understand both sides of the process: how hiring managers in the DACH region actually think and decide, which answers land well, and the typical blind spots international candidates miss — both linguistic and cultural.

What you can expect:

Tailored preparation for your specific interview (industry, role, company)
Realistic interview simulations with direct, honest feedback
Sharpening your self-presentation, body language, and answer strategy
Support with language nuances if German isn't your native language
Insight into cultural expectations in the German and Swiss job markets (punctuality, communication style, salary negotiation)

Whether you're applying to the DACH job market for the first time, or you've had several rejections and want to know what's actually missing — I'll help you show up convincingly when it counts.

Ich bin Schweizer Bürger mit Hintergrund im Banking und Wealth Management sowie langjähriger Erfahrung im Recruiting. Seit Jahren coache ich Kandidat/-innen gezielt auf Vorstellungsgespräche für Stellen in Deutschland und der Schweiz vor — von der ersten Bewerbung bis zum erfolgreichen Abschluss.

Anders als klassische Sprachlehrer oder allgemeine Karriereberater kenne ich beide Seiten des Prozesses: Ich weiss, wie Personalverantwortliche im DACH-Raum tatsächlich denken und entscheiden, welche Antworten überzeugen und welche typischen Stolpersteine internationale Bewerber übersehen — sprachlich wie kulturell.

Das erwartet dich:

Individuelle Vorbereitung auf dein konkretes Vorstellungsgespräch (Branche, Rolle, Unternehmen)
Simulation von echten Interviewsituationen mit direktem, ehrlichem Feedback
Optimierung deiner Selbstpräsentation, Körpersprache und Antwortstrategie
Unterstützung bei sprachlichen Feinheiten, falls Deutsch nicht deine Muttersprache ist
Einblick in kulturelle Erwartungen im deutschen und Schweizer Arbeitsmarkt (Pünktlichkeit, Kommunikationsstil, Gehaltsverhandlung)

Egal ob du dich zum ersten Mal auf dem DACH-Arbeitsmarkt bewirbst oder nach mehreren Absagen wissen willst, was wirklich fehlt — ich helfe dir, im entscheidenden Moment überzeugend aufzutreten.

Extra information for the student:

Sitzungen finden online statt (Zoom, Google Meet oder Microsoft Teams) — bitte für stabile Internetverbindung, funktionierendes Mikrofon/Kamera und ruhige Umgebung sorgen.
Bitte vor der ersten Sitzung die Stellenausschreibung (falls vorhanden), deinen Lebenslauf und das Datum des geplanten Interviews mitteilen.
Ideal ist mindestens 1 Woche Vorlauf vor einem echten Vorstellungsgespräch, um genug Zeit für Übung und Anpassung zu haben.
Bitte mindestens 24 Stunden im Voraus stornieren oder verschieben.
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Sayaka
【About Me】
Name: Sayaka
From: Tokyo, Japan 🗼
Hobbies: Picnics, language learning, traveling
Personality: Friendly, kind, caring and curious 🌷
🤝🏻❕I love listening to people, so I'm really looking forward to hearing your stories!
I value creating a fun learning environment, even for beginners.
Also, I can offer you lessons in English since I speak English!

● My Background and Skills ●
• Native Japanese / Business English
• Work at a global company
• Studied in Finland for one year as an exchange student
• Studied English in Canada and Ireland
• Worked as a TA at my university's International Center
• Worked as a private tutor for four years during university

🌼 Recommended for 🌼
1, Beginners who want to learn Japanese from scratch
2, Those who want to learn natural, native expressions and enjoy traveling in Japan more (I can also share recommended places!)
3, People interested in Japanese culture
4, Those who want to prepare for studying in Japan and make their life there more fulfilling
5, Those who want to work in a Japanese company

🌼 What You Can Learn 🌼
💎 Beginner
- Master Hiragana and Katakana
- Learn basic grammar and start making sentences
- Learn essential daily phrases to improve conversation
- Enjoy learning about Japanese culture
→ You'll start enjoying everyday conversations!

💎 Intermediate
- Master casual expressions used with Japanese friends
- Deepen your understanding of grammar and vocabulary
- Improve listening and pronunciation through anime
- Gain deeper insights into Japanese culture and values
→ You'll be able to use Japanese with confidence ✨

💎 Advanced
- Master advanced grammar
- Learn business-level Japanese communication
- Understand Japanese news and newspapers
- Use honorific language (Keigo) appropriately
→ Develop practical skills and enjoy expressing yourself more fluently!

【My Lesson Style】
• Clarify your goals and strategy through consultation
• Lessons available in both English and Japanese
• Fully customized lessons tailored to you
• Lesson notes shared via Google Docs In my lessons, you'll learn many phrases and words that native speakers actually use.
This will help you enjoy real conversations with Japanese people!

Thank you so much for reading 😊
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in class!
Let's have fun learning together and expand your world!!🌎✨
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