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Chad Sharp

@chad s

University of Maryland Global Campus
Finance
Lao People's Democratic Republic
United States

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Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • Thai: Elementary
  • French: Elementary

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Introduction:

Business English coach with 20+ years in finance, helping professionals communicate with confidence.

My name is Chad Sharp, and I’m an American English teacher based in Southeast Asia with over 20 years of professional experience in financial services — including commercial banking, sales leadership, and corporate learning and development.
I specialize in Business English and Professional Communication for working adults.

My students include university graduates preparing to enter the workforce, professionals navigating international business environments, and individuals preparing for job interviews, visa interviews, and career advancement opportunities. I understand what real professional English looks like because I’ve lived it — managing client relationships, leading teams, and coaching professionals at every level.

My teaching approach is practical and conversational. Every lesson is focused on real-world situations you’ll actually face — meetings, introductions, presentations, interviews, emails, and everyday professional interactions. I don’t teach from a textbook. I teach from experience.

I hold a 120-hour TEFL certification completed with Distinction, as well as an ATD Adult Learning Certificate and professional certifications in Emotional Intelligence coaching. I bring genuine instructional design expertise to every lesson — meaning I don’t just teach English, I know how adults learn, and I structure lessons so that progress is visible and consistent.

My students particularly value three things: my patience, my professional background, and my ability to explain not just what is correct but why — which builds real confidence rather than just memorization.

Whether you want to improve your fluency in daily conversation, sharpen your professional vocabulary, prepare for an important interview, or simply build the confidence to speak English in high-stakes situations, I’m here to help you get there.

I look forward to meeting you and working together.

Teaching Specialty:

Methods & Tools › Coaching

I hold an ATD Adult Learning Certificate and professional certifications in Emotional Intelligence coaching. I don’t just teach English — I coach learners to identify their specific communication barriers and build targeted strategies to overcome them.

Writing › Email Writing

Professional email writing is one of the most practical and frequently requested business skills. I help students write clear, appropriately formal emails that make the right impression — covering tone, structure, openings, closings, and common professional phrases.

Everyday English › Free Conversation

I’m a native American English speaker with 20+ years of professional experience, and real fluency develops through real conversation — not textbooks. My free conversation lessons are structured enough to be productive but relaxed enough to feel natural. We discuss whatever is most relevant to your life — work, current events, travel, or everyday situations — while I correct unnatural phrasing in real time and help you develop the spontaneous, confident English that makes the difference between functional and truly fluent.

Everyday English › Situational Conversation

Practical English for real-life situations — travel, socializing with colleagues, navigating daily life in English-speaking environments. Relaxed, confidence-building lessons focused on natural, flowing conversation.

Business Skills & Knowledge › By Job Function

I tailor lessons to your specific role — whether you work in finance, banking, sales, customer service, or management. Real vocabulary and real scenarios from your actual job function, not generic examples.

Business Skills & Knowledge › Presentation

I help professionals structure, deliver, and refine English presentations with clarity and confidence. Covers organization, transitions, handling Q&A, and projecting authority — skills I developed coaching professionals throughout my L&D career.

Business Skills & Knowledge › Interview Skills

One of my most requested specialties. I coach students through job interviews and visa interviews in English — common questions, confident and natural responses, managing nerves, and professional follow-up. Based on real hiring experience from a corporate background.

Business English Basics › Advanced

For high-level professionals who need polished, nuanced English for senior presentations, complex negotiations, or international client relationships. I draw on direct experience managing commercial client portfolios at a major US bank.

Business English Basics › Intermediate

Ideal for professionals who have foundational English but want to communicate more naturally and confidently in workplace settings. Lessons focus on real situations: meetings, introductions, status updates, and professional small talk.

Business English Basics › General

I bring 20+ years of real corporate experience in banking and financial services to every lesson. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up, I teach practical Business English grounded in how professionals actually communicate — not textbook scenarios.

Résumé:

Education:
1990 - 1993
University of Maryland Global Campus
Finance › Finance
2022 - 2022
ATD
Education › Adult Learning
2023 - 2023
MHS
Psychology › Emotional Intelligence Coaching
2025 - 2026
TEFL Professional Institute - Teacher Record
Linguistics › TEFL Certificate

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