English for examinations and business conversation

Van 26.61 € /h

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 informatie

I prefer to work online, but can meet in person if arranged.

Locatie

Online vanuit Japan

Over

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.

Opleiding

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

Leservaring

Have taught English and other subjects in the Austin Waldorf School, Austin, Texas USA.
Taught full-time online for five years.

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

60 minuten

90 minuten

120 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Vaardigheden

Business skills

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

English for middle and high school students. Also business and medical professionals

17.3 € /h

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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