Carlisle
America/Barbados
Education
160 hour TEFL Course Certificate
TEFL FullCircle - 2019
Associate Degree in Computer Studies
Barbados Community College - 2005
CXC English Language Grade 1
Combermere Secondary School - 2002
CXC English Literature Grade 1
Combermere School - 2003
$27 / lessonTimes are shown in your local timezone
General
Teaches
English, Mandarin
Native Language
English
Preferred student age
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Students (17-22),
Adults (23-40),
Adults (40+)
Also speaks
Mandarin, Spanish, CantonesePreferred student level
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Intermediate,
Upper Intermediate,
Advanced
Subjects
English
Conversational English
Having English friends
"I am very happy to meet you" for meeting someone for the first time.
Reading and writing English
Mandarin
Mandarin for beginners
"What is your name?".,"My name is". "Where are you from?" while teaching friends. Learning numbers while juggling.
Conversational Mandarin
I have taught adults in short stints in different countries as a volunteer.
Having Mandarin friends
Talking to them about their family and what part of China they are from.
Reading and writing Mandarin
Reading the Bible and other publications in Mandarin.
About
I have attained my TEFL certificate in teaching English as Foreign Language. I also have over 10 years in the field of Information Technology. I enjoy music, sports and dancing. I have a good sense of humor and enjoy a good laugh.
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Experience
As a volunteer, in short stints over a seven year period I have taught English speaking persons Beginners and Intermediate Mandarin. I have helped Chinese persons learn basic English. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses I also teach persons about the Bible.
Teaching Approach
My teaching approach is interactive and innovative. I use various teaching methods that are fun and enjoyable. I use different muscle memory techniques that help with learning vocabulary and numbers. I include music as helpful aid in memory. I encourage conversation to help students build lexical chunks and further grammar understanding.