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M (Michelle) G

@englishteacherm

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Language Skills

  • English (US): Native
  • Spanish: Elementary

Interests


Price (25 min):

25.00 Coins Book Sessions

* This price is for free conversation lessons.

Rating & Experience:

(5.00)
1055 sessions 440 Ratings Cancellations: 0 No-show: 0

Introduction:

Business English & MBA Specialist (Top 20 Programs): test score improvement, application essay edits

Boost your Business English skills with an experienced educator from New York City. With a BA from a prestigious American university and a CELTA certificate from the University of Cambridge, I offer over 12 years of English teaching knowledge to help you achieve your goals. My global living adventures in many diverse countries enrich my understanding of language learning challenges, ensuring patience and support in every lesson. Let's focus on enhancing your speaking abilities to achieve tangible career advancements and academic successes.

My classes are a testament to my commitment to student success, focusing heavily on enhancing speaking skills and overall language fluency. This personalized and supportive learning environment is designed to not just meet but exceed your expectations, ensuring that every session with me brings you a step closer to reaching your language goals. My expertise particularly shines in aiding ambitious individuals to:

• increase their TOEFL and IELTS scores.
• develop international business communication skills.
• achieve effective interaction with native speakers.
• enhance listening and reading comprehension.
• improve the ability to navigate complex linguistic and cultural contexts.

My approach is holistic, addressing grammar, vocabulary, accent reduction, and comprehension, tailored to your unique learning style and objectives.

I supply all the materials you need (at no cost to you): ESL books, TED talks, newspaper and magazine articles, custom speaking activities, and more. I prefer to schedule one or two 50-minute class(es) each week (2 SkimaTalk sessions booked back-to-back), which allows for in-depth coverage of the information we are studying. I work with intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced learners.

Join me in this tailored, engaging, and result-oriented educational experience, where your growth in English proficiency becomes a gateway to your career and academic aspirations. Book your session now for a fun and transformative learning journey!

Teaching Specialty:

Writing › Business Writing

MBA Application Essay Editing: I will check your essay(s) and help you prove that you are a top applicant by: 1. Clearly showing a critical understanding of what the school is seeking and how you will fulfill these requirements; demonstrating how you “fit.” 2. Determining your strongest content and presenting it in a compelling, well-organized and structured manner. 3. Proving you have done your homework and really understand what makes each school’s program unique. 4. Illustrating how this MBA will help you achieve your goals and what your contributions to the school and your classmates will be. 5. Ensuring that your language is natural and without grammatical errors.

Writing › General

I can help you improve your writing skills step by step. Together, we’ll check your grammar, diversify your vocabulary and ensure your essay has natural collocations, metaphors and more. It's your choice: I can correct your essay with you present during our Skima session on Skype or you can send me your essay, I'll make the corrections on my own and then return it to you. If you choose the second option, we can communicate in writing about any questions you may have or via Skype if you prefer.

Writing › Essay Writing

I can help you improve your writing skills step by step. Together, we’ll check your grammar, diversify your vocabulary and ensure your essay has natural collocations, metaphors and more. I can correct your essay with you present during our Skima session on Skype or you can send me your essay, I'll make the corrections on my own and then return it to you. If you choose the second option, we can communicate in writing about any questions you may have or via Skype if you prefer.

Test Prep › TOEFL

I specialize in helping improve your speaking and/or writing scores. In class, we will simulate the actual speaking test situation as well as use other activities to strengthen your skills. For writing, I will send you a past TOEFL question, correct your essay, suggest ways to improve your writing in general and help you integrate specific grammar and idiomatic language into your writing that will increase your score. When you book sessions for writing, you will not need to be present. I make the corrections on my own and then send them to you. We can communicate in writing about any questions you may have or via Skype if you prefer.

Everyday English › Advanced

I’ll design a program just for you to improve your everyday English. We will use a combination of books, my materials and speaking activities to accomplish your specific goals.

Everyday English › Free Conversation

We will improve your English skills having fun and entertaining conversations. We’ll improve your vocabulary and pronunciation, and correct any grammar mistakes, which will make your speech more fluent and natural.

Topics › News Articles

I’ll share news articles with you about topics you’re interested in. Then we’ll discuss the reading in a fun and lively class.

Business English Basics › Advanced

I’ve successfully taught entry level employees to top tier management from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We will focus on your individual needs and design a program to accomplish your goals.

Résumé:

Education:
1991 - 1995
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Liberal Arts › Political Science (Bachelor)
Work Experience:
2010 - 2014
A.U.A. (American University Alumni) Language Center. Education
Teaching Professional
I instructed a range of learners from secondary & university students, working professionals & other educators. At AUA, I augmented required book work with pair & group activities, interactive classroom & online games, video projects & student presentations. For our contract with a local university, I designed & taught an intensive introduction to English course for beginners studying for degrees in the tourism & hospitality sectors. Our relationship with the local training facilities of international corporations (such as Chevron) required me to teach professionals whose careers required daily use of English in the workplace. Off-site, I taught technical English, working with students to improve their listening & speaking skills as well as general fluency in their work environment. I led intensive three day seminars for non-native English teachers. We focused on improving their language skills & introducing & maintaining a communicative learning environment in their classrooms.
2015 - 2017
Englex Education
Teaching Professional
I taught a wide variety of learners in one-to-one English lessons using Skype. Following is a selection of the class structure I used regularly. ESL Book Based: I selected a book & used this as a starting point to systematically improve the learner’s speaking, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation & comprehension skills. I added materials I’d developed & online resources. News Topics Conversation: Before class, I sent students a news article, TED talk video or other material. In class, we discussed the content of the material, our opinions & related topics. Business English: Using ESL books & materials about their industry, I helped students from entry level positions to senior management improve their business English skills. Individual Program: The student & I discussed his or her goals and the most effective ways to realize them. Some student focused on one thing (grammar or vocabulary), others preferred variety; a collocations, idioms, then conversational class.
2016 - 2024
Independent online teacher Education
Teaching Professional
Assist business professionals in improving their English in order to advance their careers through acceptance to a top MBA program, promotion within their current company or interviewing and networking in order to land a higher position in a new firm. I tailor a program for each client’s individual needs to help them achieve their goals.
Certifications:
2010
CELTA
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, Pass Grade B, University of Cambridge

Rating

Overall: 5.00

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