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Introduction to Writing the TOEFL !ndependent Essay

This class will provide you with a general overview of the TOEFL Independent Essay task, including the 4 question types and strategies for answering each type. The class will include templates and sentence stems to help you write an effective TOEFL Independent Essay. Additional classes purchased will cover essay writing practice with in depth correction and scoring of essays, using official TOEFL rubrics.

Extra information

Class will be taught via the ZOOM platform. The link will be sent to your e-mail 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level:
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I particularly love the challenge of equipping my students with the skills, strategies and positive mindset that are critical for success on these high stakes IELTS and TOEFL tests. My students consistently experience a a high level of success in achieving their desired test scores. My teaching style is highly communicative and interactive. My approach is needs-based and I draw on a variety of teaching methods, depending on the learning styles of my students. Working with culturally diverse students has been my passion and privilege. I particularly enjoy the environment of understanding and respect that is created through the open sharing of ideas and culture.

Education

Own Education History:EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education College Misericordia, Dallas, PA, December 1994 Cumulative GPA: 3.60 Program Specialist, English as a Second Language, Graduate Division, Kings College, Wilkes Barre, PA, August 2006, Cumulative GPA: 4.00 Masters in T.E.S.O.L., Wilkes University, Fall 2010

Experience / Qualifications

I have 20 years of experience working as a full-time ESL Program Specialist. I have worked with K-12 students in the public schools and for the past 14 years in a university Intensive English Program. I hold a Master of Science Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Wilkes University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Misericordia University. In addition to teaching classes in reading, writing, listening/speaking and grammar. I have specialized in teaching TOEFL and IELTS test preparation courses to intermediate and advanced level students in the IEP.

CERTIFICATIONS: Program Specialist, English as a Second Language
Mid-level Language Arts 7-9
Elementary K-6
I have 20 years of experience working as a full-time ESL Program Specialist. I have worked with K-12 students in the public schools and for the past 14 years in a university Intensive English Program. I hold a Master of Science Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Wilkes University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Misericordia University. In addition to teaching classes in reading, writing, listening/speaking and grammar. I have specialized in teaching TOEFL and IELTS test preparation courses to intermediate and advanced level students in the IEP. I particularly love the challenge of equipping my students with the skills, strategies and positive mindset that are critical for success on the high stakes IELTS and TOEFL tests. My students consistently experience a high level of success in achieving their desired test scores. My teaching style is highly communicative and interactive. My approach is needs-based and I draw on a variety of teaching methods, depending on the learning styles of my students. Working with culturally diverse students has been my passion and privilege. All tutoring sessions will be tailored to your individual English language needs.

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