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Daniel D

@danield

University of California Berkeley
Social Welfare & Education
Phoenix, AZ, United States
United States

Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • Spanish (Latin American): Intermediate

Interests


Price (25 min):

8.00 Coins

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Rating & Experience:

(4.96)
222 sessions 71 Ratings Cancellations: 0 No-show: 0

Introduction:

Exam preparation, Academic, Business, Conversational English & Pronunciation

Welcome! My name is Daniel. I am a native English speaker and English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher from California. I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in Social Welfare. I have been teaching EFL to adults and adolescents of all English proficiency levels for the last two years. I am very experienced teaching advanced English level for academic, business and conversational purposes. I specialize in standardized English test preparation, especially IELTS and TEOFL. I am also very capable and qualified guiding people in English writing and I am always happy to edit your written assignments and documents. Additionally, I am skilled and experienced helping English learners with improving their pronunciation by offering detailed mouth-mechanical instructions and exercises to help correct difficult pronunciation. Thank you so much for reading over my introduction. I look forward to working with you soon. Best, ~ Daniel D.

Teaching Specialty:

Test Prep › Other

- I can help prepare you for all parts of the IELTS Exam: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

- I offer instruction on specific mouth mechanics that will help improve difficult pronunciation and mis-pronunciations.

Topics › News Articles

- A discussion topic will be agreed upon prior to lesson - During the lesson we will engage in a discussion regarding the topic using relevant, interesting and comprehensive language. Advanced vocabulary will be introduced. - Written assignments can be suggested and assigned if desired.

Writing › Essay Writing

- Advanced academic English lessons - Upper level grammar and vocabulary/phrase/term instruction - Assignments can be determined prior to class to be presented and reviewed during the lesson - Or come prepared with your own assignments which we can work on during the class. - I am happy to make corrections and edits outside of class - I have a college degree and am proficient in academic English writing and speaking. Resources - Pdf textbook (if requested) - Ted-Talks, podcasts, articles, etc.

Business English Basics › General

- Business theme/department/function-focused lessons - Variety of vocabulary/phrases/expressions, i.e. idioms, collocations- commonly used in places of business Customized focus on business areas useful to you Resources: - Business English podcasts for contextual listening

Résumé:

Education:
2007 - 2010
University of California Berkeley
Other › Social Welfare & Education (Bachelor)
Certifications:
2019
TEFL
IARC accredited 150 hour TEFL/TESOL certification

Rating

Overall: 4.96

Teaching Skill
4.92 (/ 5.00)
Feedback
4.92 (/ 5.00)
Enthusiasm
4.97 (/ 5.00)
Punctuality
4.97 (/ 5.00)
Voice/Video Clarity
5.00 (/ 5.00)

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