Hi, I'm John! I graduated from Miami of Ohio with a degree in English with a minor in Political Science.
I've spent the past 12 years working with students of all ages and abilities in general ESL class settings as well as exam preparation (IELTS and other Cambridge exams), and private tutoring. In that time I developed student-centered lessons that aligned to Cambridge standards and also created curriculum based around improving language proficiency through the use of reading,...
Hi, I'm John! I graduated from Miami of Ohio with a degree in English with a minor in Political Science.
I've spent the past 12 years working with students of all ages and abilities in general ESL class settings as well as exam preparation (IELTS and other Cambridge exams), and private tutoring. In that time I developed student-centered lessons that aligned to Cambridge standards and also created curriculum based around improving language proficiency through the use of reading, technology, and performance based assessment. I have also been working as a tutor here on Wyzant for nearly 2 years and have had the pleasure of helping professional adults as well as companies with their ESLlearning needs.
My Certifications:
Trinity TESOL
• Certificate in TESOL Teacher Training through Europe TEFL Teacher Training
• 130 hours in-class instruction and 8 hours observed teaching practice
• Passed with Distinction
CELT-YL - Cambridge English Language Teaching Young Learners Endorsement
• Additional endorsement to CELTA certification that focuses on Young Learners
• Attended 45 hours of in-class instruction
• Observed teaching practice with Young Learners between 8-13 years old
I am currently in the process of acquiring my US teaching license. I have already completed necessary course work, observed teaching practice, and I have passed the subject area exam for ESOL and my Professional Educator exam. My other graduate level exams are complete and my certification is currently being processed by the FLDOE.
I'm interested in helping out any English or ESL student in need of improving their general English skills or anyone needing specific content or exam preparation assistance. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have or to schedule a lesson. I am easy to reach and promise to get back to you as soon as possible.
