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    English with Certified American Teacher (essay writing, SAT, IB Diploma, grammar, conversation)

    I am a certified American teacher (real teacher certification - not TEFL) with 20 years of experience teaching in Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. I teach English Literature with the IB Diploma Program for grades 7-12 and also am a university counselor.

    I am an outstanding writing teacher and can teach grammar effectively. I also have a great deal of experience helping students with TOEFL test preparation and university application essay writing. I can tutor other subjects, including history, sociology, biology, IB Theory of Knowledge, etc.

    I can teach students of all ages, but I prefer middle and high school students. Thank you and good luck with your English journey!

    Extra information

    I can provide lesson materials

    Location

    Online via webcam

    General info

    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    30 minutes
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English

    About Me

    I am a certified American teacher (real teacher certification - not TEFL) with 20 years of experience teaching in Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. I teach English Literature for grades 7-12 and also am a university counselor.

    I have a Master’s degree in Education. My teaching certification is with the State of Florida for English grades 6-12.

    I am an outstanding writing teacher and can teach grammar effectively. I also have a great deal of experience helping students with SAT test preparation and university application essay writing.

    I can teach students of all ages, but I prefer middle and high school students. Thank you and good luck with your English journey!

    Education

    Master's degree in Education, Indiana University
    Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, University of Washington
    Nine workshop certificates with the IB Diploma Program

    Experience / Qualifications

    20 years of experience teaching in international school classrooms (Korea, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia)

    Certified teacher, State of Florida, United States (English grades 6-12)

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