★ IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
★ TOEFL Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking
★ Business English expert with 15 years' banking industry experience (technology, finance, client support, sales, process workflow, design, project management, HR)
★ Experienced teacher of beginner level [A1/A2] through advanced [C1/C2]
My qualifications and experience -
✔ TESOL certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - 2018
✔ How to Teach IELTS certificate - Cambridge University - 2019
✔ Bachelors Science - Marquette University (International Business & Finance with a Minor in Spanish)
✔ Freelance Business English Teacher, Chicago, IL USA & Narbonne France (2012 - present)
✔ Social Studies Teacher, District 112, Highland Park, IL USA (2018 – 2019)
✔ Technology Project Manager/Process Director/Service & Sales Manager, Bank of America, Chicago, IL USA (2010 - 2018)
I offer conversation classes focused on topical interests as well as the following specialized courses:
All these courses can be 10 or 20 classes
📕 IELTS or TOEFL Preparation (with Homework assigned and corrected) - 50 minute classes
📕 IELTS or TOEFL Speaking only [test practice only] – 25 or 50 minute classes
📄 Business English – Leadership Coaching / Interview Skills / Case Studies – 50-minute classes
🔑 Beginner - Fun lessons for All Age Levels - speak English fast!
📰 Discuss Current Events or Topical Interests - speaking and reading classes – 25 or 50 minute classes
🏦 English for the Finance & Banking Industry – 25 or 50 minute classes
👨🎓 Academic Preparation Courses - a mix of classes designed for you, with a focus on essay and argumentative design & formation
I will assess and personalize all students' levels and courses so that your goals will be met while making the best use of your time. I will get you more comfortable to speak openly! Corrections to your mistakes will be offered at your preferred pace - immediately? occasionally? at the end of the class? - it's up to you! I look forward to meeting you and speaking with you very soon! 😊