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Gain Confidence Speaking English with a Native English Teacher!

The focus of this class is to give the students the tools they need to speak the English language with confidence and fluidity. It aims to attend to the responses of the question:

"What are my weaknesses when I try to communicate in English?"

My goal is to provide challenging, interactive and FUN lessons and activities that all attend to the student's particular experiences and needs. Some of the students I have had the pleasure to work with include:
- Doctors who travel internationally for work
- Students needing a tutor for the Cambridge exams
- Individuals who do public speaking.
- Small companies and start ups who do business abroad
- Adults who simply want to improve grammar

I assign homework activities and periodic progress reports via Google Docs. We utilize audio/visual and reading material found online, so having a smartphone or tablet in class is helpful, but not required.

If you want to get speaking NOW then this class may be

Extra information

Feel free to bring your laptop or tablet!

Location

At student's location: Around Barcelona, Spain
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
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:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan

About Me

I am obsessed with languages and the many, beautiful ways that people communicate. I also consider myself an effective teacher, in the sense that I adapt my approach to fit a wide range of student needs and learning styles.

I am fluent in North American English, Portuguese and Spanish. I am located in the Catalunya region of Spain. If there is one thing I have learned it's that traveling is the very best way to absorb a language. No matter how effective a teacher may be, consistent, real-life exposure to the language is the way to learn it. If I had never spent time in Brazil, I would have never attained my present-day fluency in Portuguese. Since arriving in Spain (2017), I have become fluent in both Castellano and Catalan!

Aside from teaching English, I also tutor for the SAT and TOEFL exams. I'm an avid tennis player (PTR-certified tennis instructor) and competitive road cyclist. I've completed three Chicago Marathons and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

The main goals of my teaching program are to build a learning foundation in students and to empower them to learn on their own.

Feel free to reach out anytime with questions or concerns. I look forward to coaching you!

Yours,
M

Education

International TEFL Academy Chicago, IL
TEFL/TESOL Certificate November 2013
•150 hours of coursework. 20 hours practicum

University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
May 2002
• Study Abroad – Rio de Janeiro 1998, 2001

Experience / Qualifications

Assistant Camp Coordinator, Netherlands
2021- present
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Freelance English Coach
Barcelona, Spain
January 2017--Present
• Provide private and small group classes to students of all skill levels.
• Deliver personalized service, emphasizing students’ particular needs.
• Create and deliver individualized homework and study plans.
• Other English language services include proofreading, translation, and editing.

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Tennis Professional, Chicago, IL
Midtown Athletic Club
2015-­‐2016
2009-­‐2012

• Provided group and private tennis lessons to students of all ages and abilities
• Prepared lesson plans using provided and personal teaching tools
• Provided progress reports, highlighting individual needs and action plans
• Hosted USTA youth tournaments as a parent liaison and on-court official

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Tennis Coordinator, Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn Park District
2012-­‐2015

• Supervised all adult and child tennis programming
• Hired and trained tennis staff to provide relevant lesson planning
• Created and administered progress reports for junior players
• Organized and/or led on-court USTA workshops and tournaments
• Administrative duties including scheduling, family relations, pay roll

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Portuguese Teacher, Chicago, IL
Brazil in Chicago
2011-­‐2013

• Taught Portuguese to adults aspiring to travel or work in Brazil
• Prepared classes using personal and school-provided materials
• Focused on day-to-day conversation and listening
• Tutored more specific skills such as pronunciation and grammar

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Translator/Interpreter Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Afro Reggae, Fight For Peace 2003-2005
• Provided live interpreting for foreign aid workers researching these social projects.
• Written and spoken translation for the book CULTURE IS OUR WEAPON.
• Gained in depth perspective about daily socioeconomic challenges faced in underserved communities.

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Freelance English Teacher
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2004-2006
• Taught in-company business English to professionals at Yum!, Fagga Eventos, Petrobras and Odebrecht
• Prepared all classes with personal teaching materials
• Customized curricula based on particular needs of each project

Reviews (1)

My son, Zack found Marton very easy to work with and thoroughly enjoyed the lesson. Zack is sitting the SAT in September. Marton was happy to provide help with more than just the SAT agreeing to read his personal statement. Highly recommended.
The TOEFL and SAT are standardized tests that most North American universities use as an entrance requirement for non-native English-speaking students. In order to be competitive, structured practice is a must. Moreover, having someone well-versed in each test at your side to guide you will increase your chances of getting into the school of your choice. For First Timers: We spend time becoming familiar with the structure of each section and how they are scored. This sets the student up with a "game day" mentality as test day approaches. Then we start diving into untimed practice sessions so they become familiar with the test questions and answer choices. Following this first phase, we move on to timed practice sessions, in which students can use their newly attained knowledge against the clock. We start with individual sections and then move on to larger chunks. For Those Who Have Already Taken the Test: For these students, we may take an approach that is specific to the areas that the student needs to improve. This usually requires our addressing knowledge gaps in required Math and Standard English concepts. With this system, I'm happy to say that I've helped increase student scores by up to 40%! In this class, we will set up a lesson plan that is specific to your unique learning style. It aims to carefully attend to your weakness(es) while achieving marginal gains in your stronger areas of the test. You will maximize your score by learning how to: - Be mindful of and avoid common test-taking pitfalls. - Take clear and effective notes - Structure your speaking and writing responses - Outlining - Use the test timer as a useful tool - Employ savvy time-saving tactics

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