Sean Cross
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Sean Cross
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Other
Highly experienced teacher specializing in confidence building and communicative fluency
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Other
Highly experienced teacher specializing in confidence building and communicative fluency
From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (18:20 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 25, 2015Interest topicScienceFoodHistoryGamingEnvironment & Nature
I am a professional language teacher with over 34 years of experience. I’m from England, but I have spent many years working as an English teacher in East Asia.
I have a BA (Hons) in Drama with Creative Writing and worked in professional theatre, including The National Theatre of Great Britain.
My hobbies are varied and I like learning new things. Right now, I’m into Thai cooking, AI technology, and ancient Egypt. I love to explore new countries, cultures, and wild places.
I started teaching in Hong Kong in 1990 and discovered that my drama skills helped create a fun and productive environment for learning English. Whether in a corporate training program or a summer camp, English is funMe as a Teacher
I am passionate about my career as an English teacher and enjoy nothing more than seeing my students improve their ability in English and build their confidence. I have 100% success in all exams and courses I have taught. I never let a student fail.
I take great pride in my lessons and always seek ways to develop my skills and abilities as a teacher. I am Cambridge CELTA qualified and have led teacher training courses.
Teaching drama and producing theatre with Business English majors at a university in Thailand was the most rewarding period of my career. My experience and skills are wide-ranging, just take a look at my resume.My lessons & teaching style
Every lesson is different but the goal is always to encourage students to be productive. The time you spend with me should be used effectively. A calm and patient approach allows the student to gain confidence and improve communicative fluency.
Outside of the lesson, I will give you the tools and advice you need to study and learn efficiently. I can read written assignments in my own time and give advice at any time.
I aim to make my lessons interesting, fun, and an enjoyable social occasion. I have all the materials, activities, and tricks you could imagine.
Fluency practice through conversation and games.
Public Speaking, negotiations, and Interviews.
FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEIC, TOEFL, and IECertificates
Cambridge CELTA - International house - 2013
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2014 - 2024
TeacherWorking through the Italki system with private students of all levels and ages.
Helping students prepare for Cambridge PET, FCE and CAE examinations.
Teaching a wide range of courses for private and professional purposes.
2014 - 2018
Online English Language TutorTeaching Russian students preparing for various English language exams, job interviews and other professional purposes.
2013 - 2014
English TeacherTeaching special English programs to children 8 to 12 years at Estacion Government Junior School and preparing 10 to 20-year-olds for Cambridge examinations at Friends and Co private language school. Helping students prepare for Cambridge PET, FCE and CAE examinations. Working within the local school system to improve student’s communicative fluency.
2009 - 2013
English Language and Public Speaking CoachTeaching, and organizing special courses and events for the Devawongse Varopakarn Institute of Foreign Affairs. (Employed concurrently with KRU) Organizing camps, including the ASEAN youth camp and youth summit 2012. Running executive training seminars and workshops in public speaking and presentations. Leading camps and programs for MFA staff including embassy employees and diplomats.
2003 - 2013
Higher Education English TeacherDeveloping and Teaching vocational ESP courses for business, tourism, and education English undergraduates. Managing a wide range of extracurricular activities and developing self-access through Web 2.0 technologies. Teaching subjects, including ICT, marketing, mass media, drama, TOEIC hotel and tourism. Organizing camps, seminars, teacher training programs, competitions, and festivals. Directing theatrical performances, regional youth Drama festivals and competitions.
1993 - 1995
Business English TeacherTeaching Business English and Hotel English in various companies. Placements include Montien Hotel, Regent Hotel and Asia Hotel, Bangkok Insurance and Bangkok Shipping.
1992 - 1993
English TeacherTeaching at English Language Schools International (ELSI) and Macmillan Kindergarten English school.
1991 - 1997
English TeacherTeaching general, business, and tourism English in various schools, businesses and hotels in Hong Kong, including Hyatt Hotel, Grand Marriott Hotel, HSBC Bank and YMCA Kowloon. I lived in Hong Kong on three sepertate occasions, with breaks to work in Taiwan and Thailand.
Education
1998 - 2000
Other - PhotographyNational Diploma
2018 - 2020
Bachelor’s - BA (Hons) Drama with Creative WritingFirst-class honours degree as a mature student
Work Experience
1999 - 2001
Website DesignerWebmaster for an online map and travel guide retailer with specialist routing planning and support for clients including Mercedes-Benz, and Caravan Club of Great Britain. Designed, built, developed, and managed the Gripmaps website using Adobe Dreamweaver and Actinic Catalogue E-commerce software. Edited content for SEO and analyzed web traffic using Web Position Gold.
1986 - 1989
PartnerManagement role in a successful family business with government contracts to supply and fit blinds, curtains, and awnings in banks, shops, schools, and government departments. Administered staff, finances, marketing, materials, logistics etc. Managed contract and estimates for large scale government contracts. Fabrication, delivery, repair and fitting of blinds, awnings and curtains.
1980 - 1986
Theatre TechnicianVarious backstage management, lighting, sound and props roles in UK touring and repertory theatre companies. Theatres and productions include:
Bristol Hippodrome: Annie, Windy City, Guys and Dolls, rock concerts, pantomimes etc
Welsh National Opera: Othello, Carmen, Wagner’s Ring Cycle, Cosi Fan Tutte etc.
National theatre of Great Britain: Attached to the Lyttelton Theatre. Wild honey etc.
London festival ballet: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Onegin, Firebird and others.
5.0
Rating
57
Students
537
Lessons
100%
Attendance
98%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
37 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Special Concession
A1 - C2156 lessons completed
USD 26.00
Package with 5% off
Informal Tutoring - Fluency practice through conversation and games
A2 - C2Conversation Practice28 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Business English - Cambridge Exams, Public Speaking, negotiations, and Interviews.
B1 - C2Business115 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
General English - Structured course for all English language skills
A2 - C2General126 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Exam Preparation - FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS
B1 - C2Test Preparation74 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Availability
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115 Reviews
Sara
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
When you have fun, you learn quickly!
Jan 21, 2017
Ruslan
42 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
We prepared for Speaking part BEC Vantage. Thanks very much for explaining all tricks of this part to me. You are a really good teacher, Sean!
Sep 20, 2016
Sara
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A lot of fun, as always. Learning is such easy when you have a lot of fun.
Aug 8, 2016
vitaly
1 English lesson
everything was excellent!
Feb 28, 2024
Fabio Pinardi
191 English lessons
Nice lesson, as usual. The best teacher on iTalki!
Mar 6, 2021
Fabio Pinardi
191 English lessons
Sean sei proprio un grande !
Jul 24, 2020
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