| April A. Education: PhD Candidate in Social Psychology from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN. MA in Psychology from University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, CO BA in Psychology from Ashford University in Clinton, IA. |
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Hello my name is April Al-Mahdawi. I live in what is called the “Heart of America” in Kansas City, Missouri in the United States. I hold a Masters Degree in Psychology from the University of the Rockies, and I am currently a PhD student writing my Dissertation at Walden University. My PhD will be in social psychology with an emphasis on culture. Although my degree is not in English, I experienced with ESL as I my family is from Mexico and Central American making their primary language Spanish, and my husband is from Jordan with his native language being Arabic. I love learning about different cultures and traveling around the world. I make it a point to learn as much as I can about different cultures and love trying new foods and traditions. I have a passion for people and enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. I look forward to meeting and working with you! | ||
| Kristie J. Education: University of Southern Mississippi Bachelor's Degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice Experience: Licensed Social Worker for 17 Years
Counselor, Christian Talk Radio Host, Author
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Hello, my name is Kristie Johnson. I live in the USA in the state of Mississippi. I really love teaching ESL, especially conversational English. Part of my studies and experience as a counselor, included understanding how people learn and communicate. Effective communication is so important in our lives. It can help, or hurt us, whether we want to build our career, a strong business, or even strong personal relationships. But learning a second language is hard. I know because I am working on it myself. I make a lot of mistakes and sometimes I am embarrassed to try and say foreign words. So I really believe that making learning fun is a great idea! When you can enjoy classes it doesn't mean you are not learning. Having fun, even laughing sometimes can even help us learn more easily. I don't believe that stress and worry make it easier to speak a second language. Whether you are a beginner, or an adult who has studied English for years, it is important to practice and build your confidence in speaking. And if you are just a beginner, don't worry. This is a great way to start. When you learn English basics and practice speaking English at the same time, it can be much better. So if you are an adult beginner, or want to get your child started early learning and speaking in English, I would love to have you as a student. Thank you for your interest my classes. | ||
| Christina B. Education: Bachelor of Science: English Major with Literature emphasis, Creative Writing Minor and Art Minor. University of Wisconsin Master of Arts: TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program to commence May 2017.
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Hi my name is Christina and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the United States. I am a teacher at NIL English. It would be a pleasure to find out what your educational needs are and help you with your goals. I am presently enrolled in a graduate studies program called TESOL which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. My bachelor's degree is from the University of Wisconsin with a focus on English Literature, Writing and Art. I enjoy teaching, learning about other cultures and education. I have experience in teaching, primarily in the age ranges of 3-12 years old, however I have also worked with adults in helping them to design curriculum's for their classroom and teaching strategies for their individual students. I do have children and feel that being a mother has been instrumental in helping me learn approach and style-ship in teaching on a more individual basis. I have learned, as a parent, that what works well for one child does not necessarily work well for another. I hope I have been able to bring that knowledge more fully into my teaching abilities. I would love to get to know you or your child and find out what works best for you as an individual. Some of the English knowledge that I have to be able to assist you in learning includes the following: grammar, structure, reading comprehension, pronunciation, annunciation, increasing vocabulary skills, and writing. I can also help you edit your papers if you would like to submit them online. I can help you design your voice in the paper better, either casual or more colloquial in format and help you make your papers more solid and effective. It would be my pleasure to be able to be your teacher, get to know you better and help you achieve your English language goals. Thank you and have a great day! | ||
| Malena P. Education: Modern Languages Major with emphasis in Foreign Relations, St. Andrews University |
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Hello, my name is Malena. I currently live in Florida in the United States. I am a native English speaker. My strengths are kindness, patience, and understanding. I am dedicated, flexible, creative, and compassionate. I have an energetic and strong-willed 4 year old daughter. She is my life. We love to have fun, use our imagination, and play outside. From a very early age, I was interested in other cultures. By the time I was 10, I began what soon would grow to become a beloved hobby. I became a penpal (penfriend). I was actively writing, sending small packages, and audio recordings. My friends were from all over the world. In 8 years, I had collected more than 42 penpals. I still correspond with several of them. They have become like family. In high school, I attended foreign language classes. I was a member of the Polyglots Club, French Language Society, and President of the Future Educators of America. I participated in language competitions where I was scored on several key points, including pronunciation, comprehension, and accent by native speakers. So, I fully understand what challenges students face when learning a foreign language. I attended a small, private university in North Carolina due to its larger population of foreign students. I majored in Modern Languages with an emphasis in Foreign Relations. I traveled abroad and completed independent coursework while living in Switzerland. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, I was unable to complete my degree. I left school with less than a year remaining for my Bachelor’s Degree pursuit. In the years since college, I have traveled to several different countries and have taken independent study to learn other languages. I firmly believe that the limits of your language mean the limits of your world. I have worked as a daycare teacher. I have a passion for teaching and helping others. I love meeting new people. Throughout my career, I have taken the role of trainer and mentor. I want to help others succeed and reach their goals. Together, I can help you reach yours. I look forward to meeting and working with you. Malena 선생님 수업영상입니다. 해적관련스토리북 수업이라서 해적분장하시고 수업하셨네요~ 아이에 대한 애정이 듬뿍느껴지네요~
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Elayna S. Education: Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education, University of Minnesota |
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Hello there, my name is Elayna. I am an ESL Instructor. I hold a Master's degree in teaching and education from the University of Minnesota since the year 2000. One of my greatest qualities is my patience. I pride myself in taking the time to work with each student to understand their learning style and help them achieve their personal and professional goals. I work with all age ranges from young children to older adults. I teach all areas of the ESL curriculum from grammar, pronunciation, fluency, comprehension, American accent and other ESL skills. With 16 years of experience I am able to provide the best learning environment for each student and tailor their specific needs to their learning style. I am currently pursuing my ESL certification which will aid in the classroom experience. I am honest with feedback and I strive for the highest level of satisfaction and guarantee results. Along with teaching I am an artist and advocate outdoor person. I spend as much time as possible with my family and create art to represent nature. I also love to cook foods from around the world! I look forward to being able to help students meet their goals in the most positive way and always with a smile. | ||
Cynthia V. Associate of Arts Degree in Foreign Language at Indian River State College TOEFL Certification |
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Hello. My name is Cynthia, and I’m a native English speaker from the USA. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics at Florida Atlantic University. I completed my Associate of Arts degree in Foreign Language at Indian River State College in 2015. I am also TOEFL certified. I have been teaching English to people of all ages and levels since May of 2014. I am also an avid language learner. Thus, I understand the struggles as well as the enjoyment of learning a foreign language. I’d love to help you improve your English skills. I’m extremely patient, friendly, open-minded, and I enjoy discussing various topics. I can help you with accent reduction, oral presentation, report writing, TOEFL preparation, and more. My lessons are tailored to your needs and aim to immerse you in the English language. | ||
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Hey! My name is Ariana, and I am a CELTA-certified ESL instructor. CELTA is the most internationally-accredited "Teaching English as a Second Language" course in the world! It trained me to use the best and most student-centered teaching methods out there. I have experience in teaching adults and children, in the classroom and online, and in group and individual settings. I am extremely flexible to suit your needs! Why learn English? Globalization is bringing the world's populations closer and closer everyday. We are not all so different anymore. Proficiency in English will not only expand your business and academic opportunities, but it will also enable you to connect with people all over the world. I hope to talk with you soon! | ||
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Hi there! My name is Sophia. I’m a native English speaker who currently lives in the city of Vancouver in Canada. The first time I started teaching English was when I was 13. I was employed to teach English-speaking schoolchildren from ages 6 to 8 for several summers. These adorable kids had a reading and writing deficiency that was below their age level so my task was to instill confidence in them and encourage correct pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence structure. From then on I’ve also gained experience working several summers as an English Conversation Partner for Korean and Japanese children who were visiting Canada to improve their English. Currently I am working with children who have special needs and have trouble expressing their thoughts and feelings. I am in school studying Art History and Philosophy right now. One day I plan to obtain a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology with the aspiration of becoming a psychotherapist and help people with emotional problems. One of my core values in life is personal growth and being a lifelong learner. If one of your goals for personal growth is to learn and improve your skills in the English language, I will assist you in reaching that goal. My teaching style is creative and dynamic. i’m also adaptable to your learning style and will go at a pace that is comfortable to you. I’m compassionate and patient as well. One of the main perks of learning with a native speaker is that you can be corrected promptly for accent problems, learn colloquial expressions you can’t learn from textbooks and be amended before small errors turn into big mistakes. I will also guide you to achieve your other goals in learning English. I hope we speak to each other soon! | ||
| Daniel B. Education: Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo in the State of Ohio. Post Graduate Degree and Teaching Credential in History, Geography and Government from California State University in Fullerton, California. |
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Hi, I'm Daniel and I live in the city of Mission Viejo, in sunny Southern California. When I was growing up, my father took a few sabbaticals to different countries and I was lucky to have lived in Brazil, Portugal, Israel and Germany. It was then, when I learned about the different countries I lived in and visited, that I wanted to study history and the different cultures I experienced. Through the course of growing up I studied the French, Portuguese and German languages as well as cultures. I have also taught in a large high school in California. I taught US and World History. While teaching I encouraged my students to read, for at least 30 minutes a day. I preferred they read the newspapers, because their English vocabulary would increase and they would also be familiar with current events from around the world. In school and in life, whether here or there, reading and verbal communication is crucial in our daily lives. Communication is the backbone of society and it will be my pleasure to assist and help you learn English. See you soon. | ||
| Brooke B. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Major Areas of Study: Religion, English, Political Science at Flagler College at Saint Augustine, FL |
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Hi, My name is Brooke and I live on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Alabama in the United States. I currently hold a bachelors degree in Liberal arts from Flagler College located in Saint Augustine, Florida, which is the oldest city in our nation! My degree strongly focuses on English as well as religion and political science. While attending college, I was part of a tutoring program and I had the opportunity to assist my fellow students with English and Literature courses. This tutoring program is where my passion for teaching began, and since then it has only grown stronger. I hope to further my education by obtaining a Master’s degree in teaching ESL. I am always patient in taking the time with each and every student to ensure understanding and comprehension of the materials. It is important to work hard and have some fun while doing so. I have a heart for helping others and I enjoy learning about cultures from around the world. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely, Brooke | ||
