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Tom G

@tom_glew

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The University of Warwick
TESOL,Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language,Linguistics,History & Philosophy
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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Language Skills

  • English (UK): Native

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Price (25 min):

7.00 Coins

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(5.00)
4 sessions 3 Ratings Cancellations: 0 No-show: 0

Introduction:

Friendly, relaxed, native speaker ⭐15 + years of teaching experience ⭐

✔️Conversation & Speaking ✔️Grammar ✔️General English ✔️Reading & Vocabulary

⭐ I am an experienced, qualified ESL teacher. I have 15+ years of experience and teaching qualifications.
⭐ British accent
⭐ Patient, friendly, calm teaching style
⭐ Professional teaching experience in colleges (2006-2017) and online (2017-2021)

✔️ I have taught elementary to advanced levels, in classes, one-to-one, in-person and online.
✔️ I enjoy teaching English tenses to help you speak more accurately.
✔️ I can help you to develop conversation skills, prepare for exams and more.
✔️ I have years of experience at public speaking. I can help you to prepare and deliver presentations for academic or business purposes.
✔️ I have conducted many teacher training sessions, which gives me confidence at using different teaching techniques.

🧡 In my free time, I like making bread, walking, skateboarding and travelling.

Teaching Specialty:

English Basics › Pronunciation / Phonics

I can help you to pronounce new words correctly and naturally. I can help advanced learners to use natural intonation and link sounds to speak fluently.

Writing › General

I have a lot of experience supporting students with academic and business writing.

English Basics › Vocabulary / Useful Phrases

I like to discuss a subject and develop new vocabulary by topic or we can learn new words in context using authentic articles.

English Basics › Grammar

We can review English tenses or specific grammar areas that you would like to practise.

English Basics › General

I can adapt a variety of resources to suit your needs and interests.

Résumé:

Education:
2002 - 2005
Coventry University
Design › Engineering Design (Bachelor)
2009 - 2010
The University of Warwick
Education › TESOL,Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language,Linguistics,History & Philosophy
Work Experience:
2006 - 2013
City College Coventry Education
Teaching Professional
I worked as a lecturer and course organiser for a large college in England. I worked with refugees and international students, preparing them for exams such as IELTS and City & Guilds Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. I was given much teacher training and development while working here.
2013 - 2015
Shipley College Education
Teaching Professional
2013 - 2015
British Council Education
Teaching Professional
I worked as an ESOL Resource Specialist, (freelance). I prepared quality lesson plans and online teaching tools that have been used and appreciated by many teachers and students. I developed materials for various British Council projects including ESOL Nexus, Offender Learning & Anniversaries Project.
2015 - 2017
bradford college Education
Teaching Professional
I taught teenagers from many different countries, preparing them for City & Guilds ESOL exams from beginner to advanced level.
Certifications:
2006
TESOL
I completed the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity College London), at a college in Coventry. It taught me the skills and knowledge to take my first teaching job. I gained teaching experience with real learners, language awareness including grammar and phonology, and much knowledge of teaching techniques to help teaching English to different levels. I also had experience being taught an unknown language (Japanese) to help me understand how it feels. Coventry, March 2006.

Rating

Overall: 5.00

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

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