Experience Summary
Ten years experience in teaching English in Prague, Czech Republic.
B.S. degree in History and Political Science 1984 Excelsior College
TEFL Certificate 2003 Via Lingua
Continuning education courses 2006/07 Oxford University
In House teacher training 2004-2007 Languages At Work, SRO
Teacher Trainer (English) Ministry of Education, Czech Republic
Teaching Style
I believe learning should be two way. Students should learn from a teacher and the teacher should be willing to learn from the students. My lessons are personalized to the student needs. My lessons are interactive.
Other Comments
I welcome feedback. I have no problem in being measured using third party metrics.
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have helped several students write their University entrance essay. I also have helped my business students with their emails and presentations. |
| English |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a decade experience teaching English to non-native speakers. Several of my business students got promotions because of their improved English abilities. My students haved scored no less than 7.0 on the IELTS test. |
| English ESOL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a decade teaching ESL in Prague, Czech Republic. My students were native Czech. and Vietnamese. My students were both in school and in business. Their skill levels were measured with standardized testing and earned promotions at work. Several of my school students went on to universities in England. Several of my business students have come to the States for both pleasure and business and had little problem communicating with and to Americans. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Grammar is the means to clearly communicate our ideas. It is the basis of our writing and speaking. I have ten years exerience tutoring non-English speaking students to succeed both in school and business.
If grammar is a weak area for you I can help make your stronger! |
| Reading |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Reading is fundamental. Once one learns how to read more effectively, then all other subjects become easier. Once again my students have consistently scored well on standardized tests. My students school grades have improved with my tutoring help. |
| Speaking |
Proficiency: Expert
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| There is a saying that goes like this-Open your mouth so I can see you. How we speak is just as important as what we say. I have helped my students become more comfortable with their speaking, both in English and other languages.
I understand the fears of public speaking. I have performed stand-up comedy. I was moderately successful.
Several of my business students were complimented on their speaking skills at various conferences they were speakers at.
I know I can improve the speaking skills of most people. |
| Study Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Knowing how to be more effective in studing makes learning easier. My students have improved their grades across the board with the help I have given them. The parents and teachers noted the improvement after using me as a tutor. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My students have demonstrated their writing ability in their emails with native English speakers in the business world. My students in school recieved better grades in their work.
I measured my success as a tutor by my students test scores and feedback from business colleagues. |