...I believe that writing is a reflection of deep thinking, and my individualized lesson plans are tailored to each student's specific needs, promoting targeted improvement and practical application of writing skills in real-world contexts. My goal is to empower students to think critically, expres... (read more)
...CELTA certified English as a Second Language Instructor (Cambridge Assessment English, December 2021).
Sound ability to prepare, plan and teach lessons designed for adult learners of English at any level of proficiency (A0-C2 CEFR).
Solid experience with online teaching technologies an various t... (read more)
...I also have 9 years of experience as a substitute providing instruction to grades K-6, as well as 9-12 and pre-school. I also have 8 years of tutoring experience. Studied 2 years of music history in college. (read more)
...I have a BA and MA in Applied Linguistics from California State University, Fullerton (USA), and a Ph.D. in Communication Studies/Linguistics from the University of York in the UK. I have taught TESOL methodology and education courses as an adjunct at California State University, Long Beach and at Temple University Japan. During my 2003-2004 sabbatical, I was a Visiting Scholar at UCLA. (read more)
I'm a father of three, and have been an educator for many years. My bachelor's degree was in English and History, while my Master's and Ph.D. degrees were in Biology. I have taught biology and biological anthropology at the college level, including at UC Riverside. (read more)