Kirsten.Danica

Teacher

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I love to work with all levels, from complete beginners all the way to super advanced! The most important thing to me as a teacher is focusing on the needs of the student, and allowing our classes to personalized based off skill, learning style, etc.

A sample sentence in a language I teach:

My day cannot start without a hot cup of coffee.

The kind of students I'm looking for:

I'm looking for any and every student who wants to acquire English, my knowledge does not discriminate!

How my background prepares me to teach:

My TEFL certificate gave me great knowledge and qualified me for planning, understanding and properly teaching those whom want to learn English. My background as a primary school teacher has prepared me by giving me a lot of patience and love for my students; I want nothing more than to see them succeed and feel confident.

Teaching methods or materials that I typically use during my lessons:

I prefer to be flexible with my teaching methods, allowing myself to study the individual student's specific learning style prior to selecting material and plans for us. I have subscriptions to two websites providing excellent material for teaching, but I also love to create lessons based off what my students enjoy. Relevant world news stories, recipes for those who like to cook, etc. English learning can be found everywhere; just don't hit the translate button!

Is there anything you should have or should do in advance:

The student should let me know their favorite way to learn or let me know what motivates them and helps them remember things. The student should also be clear about their specific goal for English if they have it, for example: studying for IELTS or a specific exam, or using English for their career field.