Here you will find my qualifications and some of the areas in which I have experience
All levels, ages and class sizes:
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1-on-1 tutoring
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Small groups (5-15 students)
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Large classes (45+ students)
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Summer camps (200+ students)
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Public speaking (3,500+ students)
Certified and/or trained to teach:
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Business English
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Hospitality English
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English for Young Learners
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Job interview preparation
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Exam preparation/assessment: IELTS, TOEIC, BEC, FLEX...
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Public Speaking
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Legal English for Lawyers
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English for Police Officers
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English for CVO Professionals
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English for Aviation (Pilots and ATC)
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English for Psychologists
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English for Human Resources
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English for Marketing Professionals
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English for IT Specialists
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English for Chess Instructors
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English for Thai/French/Russian-speaking students
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Russian for business/dating/visiting/general
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International Exchange programs
Other areas of expertise:
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simultaneous interpretation
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consecutive interpretation for business
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written translation
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editing
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proofreading
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correcting pronunciation
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organizing and judging English/French competitions
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guest-speaking in universities
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international language symposiums
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team teaching
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teacher coaching
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online lessons/webinars
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Wall Street English methodology
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DM
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CLT
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TPR and others
Travelling to 48 U.S. states, all Canadian provinces as well as
23 other countries has allowed me to experience a true global, cultural and linguistic diversity.
I am fluent in and teach the following languages:
and have a basic understanding of:
Cambridge CPD for Teachers
CPD is crucial because you can never know too much.
In this section I share some of the things that help me become a better teacher.
1. International Language Symposiums - learning from the brightest minds in the industry.
2. Observing my fellow teachers' lessons.
3. Feedback from fellow teachers observing my classes.
4. Feedback from my students.
With kids, I may write top 20 games that we've been playing during the course and ask them to tick their favorite three.
With adults, I may hand out anonymous surveys and leave the classroom.
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My life experience as well as personal interests allow me to offer a variety of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses.
This 2-page flyer, for example, will give you everything you need
to begin an exciting journey to a fascinating world of chess.
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My law enforcement background has helped me design "English for Police Officers".
I feel privileged to contribute to a great cause years after taking off the uniform.
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Learning my 5th language...
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