Hi there! If you would like to improve your English through interesting conversation, you have found the right teacher! I have 7 years of teaching experience in both Canada and in Asia. I am TESL CANADA cerified and most recently taught at a college to prepare International students for University here in Canada (see my resume/C.V. below).
I love to talk and can find interesting topics for conversation, but I would prefer to talk with you about your interests, so please, don't be shy, let me know what interests you and we'll discuss it! As we talk, no doubt grammar questions will arise. We will also cover any grammar questions you have. One suggestion I have is for us to read a book/novel or article together and discuss it. We can go over vocabulary and discuss the ideas in the article together. You will learn more easily if you already have an upper elementary level of English.
I would like to offer you the first 30 mins free of charge so you can make sure that you like me and that we are a good student/teacher match.
Employment Experience
Fall, 2008-2012 - Instructor of English for Academic Purposes - Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada
· instructed international students in preparation for university studies, individually and in groups of 5 - 15
· developed curriculum and prepare lessons
· marked tests and assignments
2005-2008 - Instructor of English as a Second Language - Moonkkang English Academy, Daegu, S. Korea
· instructed Korean children and adolescents in English as a Foreign Language
· developed curriculum and prepared lessons
· wrote monthly report cards
2004/2005 - EFL Teacher - Victoria International Academy
· Instructed international students in English as a Foreign Language
Spring 2005 - Pronunciation Class Assistant – Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society
· assisted EFL teacher in explaining pronunciation methods
Summer 2003 - ESL Teacher – Summer Language Bursary Program, Federal Program, Halifax, Canada
· instructed francophone students in beginner level English language acquisition
· created and prepared curriculum for beginner level students
1998-1999 - Instructor of English as a Foreign Language - English First, Semarang, Indonesia
· instructed children and adults in English as a Foreign Language
· developed curriculum and prepared lessons
Education
2008-Present - Undergraduate courses in psychology, Athabasca University
2004 - Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art - The Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax, Nova Scotia
2004 – TESL Certificate – Victoria International Academy, Canada
1998 – TESOL Certificate – TESOL International Training Centre
I hope to meet you soon! :)
Hailey