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Whatever Your Goals Are I Make Learning English Fun!

Hello and thanks for looking at my profile!

100s of people just like you have had a great time improving their English with me and I'm here to help you do the same :)

I've got over 20 years of experience teaching people all around the world from many different backgrounds and ability levels (including highschool English, international youth delegation summits in Europe, English summer camps in South Korea and cultural exchanges).

My relaxed, friendly and highly focused style of communication and teaching means that I will quickly come to understand how to best support your language goals. I'm told that I do a great job explaining concepts in a way you will easily understand and create a comfortable learning environment for you to relax and really open your mind to improving quickly and enjoyably :)

Looking forward to learning with you!
John

Extra information

We can work together through a variety of video software although I do find that Zoom tends to be the most secure.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
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90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I've got over 20 years' teaching and mentoring experience, have travelled many places in the world, love making art, music and fashion t-shirts and most importantly genuinely love getting to know new people and helping them realize how talented and capable they are of achieving their goals (with a little support).

Education

York University, Toronto - Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
University of Toronto- Bachelor in Education OISE Senior / Intermediate
McMaster University- Additional Qualifications in Special Education and English as a Second Language / English Language Learners

Experience / Qualifications

I taught public highschool in Toronto, Canada for 10 including all different forms of English classes (for native speakers, newcomers and special education students alike, including advanced and supportive classes)

I've worked and volunteered locally, nationally and internationally with organizations including YMCA, CISV, Camp Korea and Burning Man to teach and mentor people of all ages and (almost) every different cultural backgrounds

I ran a personal development business for years which combined mindfulness, organizational/skill building techniques and psychotherapy to assist groups and individuals making large lifestyle changes

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