Jack English As A Second Language Teacher
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I hold a B.A. in theatre arts with honors from the University of Iowa, a New York Teaching License, and an ESL certificate from The University of Cambridge, England. My twenty-plus years teaching English and making theatre allow me to use drama and performance techniques to immerse my students in learning English. I understand language skills are not just rules and repetition but enjoyment and emotional connection.

With my expertise in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and my proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish, I am well-equipped to create a welcoming environment for English language learners. By tailoring grammar and vocabulary games, phonetics, discussions, writing, and presentations to generate fluency and accuracy, my students quickly achieve their academic and personal goals.

As an ESL teacher with a background in teaching performance construction workshops, I bring a unique set of skills and experiences to the language arts classroom. My experience in adapting to my students' personal styles and needs helps me to create a personalized learning environment that allows my students to not only learn English but also to connect with it on a personal level. By incorporating my experience in performance workshops, I encourage my students to express themselves in English confidently and creatively, making the language learning experience more engaging and enjoyable for them.

Subjects

  • English (ESL) Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • ESL Teacher (Sep, 2023–Present) at Bicortex languages, Burgos, Spain
    Currently set and adapt course work for A1 - B1 Business English learners. We focus on increased vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities centered around safety and the environment.
    In one to two hour weekly courses, I engage my students in grammar games and current affairs discussion. Focus is to improve fluency and accuracy.
  • ESL Teacher (Mar, 2023–Present) at Campus Education New York City
    Lead teacher for ESL Level 1 true and false beginners.
    Classroom administration, lesson planning, and evaluations.
  • ESL Teacher (Jan, 2007–Aug, 2010) at LanguageCraft Lisbon, Portugal
    I led mixed level Business English courses at companies and in classroom. I also was the personal coach and teacher for ambassadors and journalists. Noteworthy, I created a series of theatre workshops for Portuguese actors wanting to practice English through improving their skills as actors.
  • ESL Teacher (Jan, 2006–Aug, 2008) at American School Of Languages, Lisbon Portugal
    Taught every level of English starting with young learners and ending with government officials and college prep.

Education

  • CELTA (Oct, 2005–Dec, 2005) from CELTA, Cambridge–scored PASS
  • Theatre Arts (Aug, 1992–Aug, 1994) from University of Iowa, Iowa City–scored Honors
  • Theatre Arts (Aug, 1990–Aug, 1992) from Oklahoma City University, USA

Fee details

    US$22–50/hour (US$22–50/hour)

    My base rate for teaching privately or a small class online is $22/hr. If I need to travel, the rate goes up to $30/hr. If proofreading, editing, speech writing, public speaking, and accent reduction, the rate can go as high as $50/hr.

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