Marco Academic EP
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Marco Academic EP
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Russian
Cambridge C2 Proficiency grade A & TKT 1,2 & 3,Band 4. Postgrad diploma in Ed.Psychology|Adults only
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
German
Italian
Russian
Cambridge C2 Proficiency grade A & TKT 1,2 & 3,Band 4. Postgrad diploma in Ed.Psychology|Adults only
From OtherLiving in Brasilia, Brazil (02:12 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 22, 2011Interest topicReadingScienceMedical & Healthcare
Cambridge C2 Proficiency grade A.
Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test, TKT Modules 1,2 & 3, all with top grades.
Postgraduate diplomas in Educational Psychology and Neuro-Psychopedagogy.
Degree in Marketing and postgraduate diploma in Neuromarketing.
Over the years I have helped numerous students to achieve their goals.
They have reached very high scores on the IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, CAE and CPE.
Many have migrated to other countries, obtained positions in universities and been promoted in their jobs.
Please see my students' feedback.
I grew up in the USA.
I only teach adults. I do not teach children or teenagers.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching English for 36 years and throughout that time I have developed a practical understanding of how to help students to achieve their goals in a realistic manner.
I believe input is extremely important. Students learn a language by listening and reading. I help them by selecting the right level of input and by analysing this input so that they can understand and learn the vocabulary and grammar in it. The input is provided by a textbook at the right level, after careful testing, to optimize learning and acquisition.
I also focus on speaking, pronunciation, fluency and writing.
Consolidation of learning is provided through revision exercises.My lessons & teaching style
I strongly believe a carefully structured pedagogical program, with clear stages and goals, makes a significant difference.
My courses prepare students for academic, professional and social endeavours. I use updated textbooks, produced by Cambridge and Oxford universities, in line with the latest trends in teaching methodology and exam preparation.
I offer the kind of language instruction one might expect to find in the best language schools in the world, but I do this individually, in a much more relaxing, highly supportive and customized manner.
I send students a test before their trial lesson to determine their level, so that I can choose the most suitable book for their lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Knowledge Test Module 2 Band 4 top grade - Cambridge University UK - 2005TKT is a test of professional knowledge for English teachers. It consists of 3 modules. Module 2 focuses on: 1.lesson planning 2. consulting reference resources to help in lesson preparation 3.selection and use of materials, activities and teaching aids. Results are reported in four bands. Band 4 is the highest and indicates "extensive knowledge of TKT content areas"
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Proficiency Translation Certificate CEFR 2 - Cambridge University UK - 1989This was an optional, additional part of the Cambridge Proficiency exam; it awarded an additional certificate in Translation from and into English (Portuguese<>English). It involved translating C2 level texts in English and Portuguese without recourse to dictionaries. Different language pairs were offered each year. Due to an utter lack of candidates for this additional part of the Proficiency exam, the translation exam was discontinued shortly after the turn of the millennium.
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Teaching Knowledge Test Module 3 Band 4 top grade - Cambridge University UK - 2005TKT is a test of professional knowledge for English teachers. It consists of 3 modules. Module 3 focuses on: 1.using language appropriately for a range of classroom functions 2. identifying the functions of learners' language 3.categorising learners' mistakes 4. options available to the teacher for managing learners and their classroom in order to promote learning. Results are reported in four bands. Band 4 is the highest and indicates "extensive knowledge of TKT content areas"
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Cambridge C2 Proficiency grade A - Cambridge University UK - 1989C2 Proficiency is reported on the Cambridge English Scale (the full scale ranges from 80 to 230 points). The C2 level corresponds to 200-230 points. C2 Proficiency grade A is within the 220-230 points, the very top range of the Cambridge English Scale.
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Certificat Pratique de Langue Française -CEFR C1 - University of Nancy - France - 1989This program consisted of the study of French language, literature and history. The certificate was awarded after approval on a C1 level exam involving these 3 areas.
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Teacher Training Programme - Oxford University - 2010
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Teacher Training Course - Independent British Institute - 1993
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Teaching Knowledge Test Module 1 Band 4 top grade - Cambridge University UK - 2005TKT is a test of professional knowledge for English teachers. It consists of 3 modules. Module 1 focuses on: 1.concepts and terminology for describing language 2. concepts and terminology for describing language skills and subskills 3.factors in the language learning process 4.the range of methods, tasks and activities available to the language teacher Results are reported in four bands. Band 4 is the highest and indicates "extensive knowledge of TKT content areas"
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Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache CEFR B1 - Goethe Institut - 1991A B1 level examination in German language.
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Certificate of Proficiency in English - The University of Michigan - 1986
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Education
2018 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Technological Degree in Marketing
1989 - 1990
Bachelor’s - Teaching Qualification Degree & C2 ProficiencyTeaching Qualification Degree (Complementação Pedagógica):
Complementação Pedagógica is a teaching qualification degree offered by Brazilian universities. It encompasses courses in Psychology and Pedagogy. The combination of Complementação Pedagógica and Cambridge C2 Proficiency was recognized by the Ministry of Education in Brazil as an English teaching qualification for primary and secondary schools. My certificate for this teaching qualification was issued by the Ministry of Education.
2020 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Postgraduate Diploma in Neuro-PsychopedagogyA postgraduate diploma program including courses in the fields of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuroscience of language, educational theories and pedagogy aiming to help educators to integrate these domains to promote optimal learning.
2021 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Postgraduate Diploma in Educational PsychologyA postgraduate diploma program focusing on various aspects related to learning such as cognition, memory, attention, emotions, anxiety, unconscious processes, psychoanalysis, stages of child development, and several educational theories.
2020 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Postgraduate Diploma in NeuromarketingA postgraduate diploma focusing on Neuromarketing and mainly on how unconscious desires and cognition, as well as context and other psychological factors such as attention, emotion, memory and subliminal factors such as sounds, smells, colors and visual displays affect decision making.
Work Experience
2010 - 2011
English TeacherA language school which teaches English, French and Spanish.
2005 - 2011
English TeacherOnline English Teacher (through skype)
1986 - 2004
Private English teacher
1995 - 1997
English Teacher(Public School System) Elefante Branco- Centro Interescolar de Línguas
1987 - 1990
English Teacher
2011 - Present
English TeacherHighly experienced Italki Teacher (20k lessons)
5.0
Rating
861
Students
22.4k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
CEFR Upgrade (A1-C2) General English -Oxford English File (8 levels) or Navigate.
A1 - C2General19.6k lessons completed
USD 25.00
Cambridge Exams -- FCE, CAE, CPE B2/C1/C2 (Cambridge Objective FCE, CAE, CPE) Cambridge University Press
B2 - C2Test Preparation792 lessons completed
USD 25.00
IELTS - TOEFL
B1 - C2Test Preparation597 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Business English A1 to C1 - A Practical & Objective Course - Oxford Business Result
A1 - C1Business518 lessons completed
USD 16.00
University Video Lectures - Enhanced learning through videos: Business and Academic Topics (for C1/C2 level students)
C1 - C2General264 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Duolingo
A1 - C2Test Preparation45 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Availability
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3,170 Reviews
Alexander
138 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been improving my English with Marco for about two years and I highly recommend his lessons.
His patience, kindness and his proficiency are the underlying reasons to lower my nervousness and to improve my overall speaking skills.
Marco always focuses on individual needs, provides a variety of different materials and tries out different pathways to find the best one which leads to my goal.
Moreover, he is not merely my teacher but my companion on my journey towards better English and our sessions are always fun.
Thank you, Marco!
Feb 4, 2024
Miroslav
783 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brilliant teacher, the best one on italki. Fantastic methodology very engaging, time simply flies in his lessons. See you soon, Marco. Hugs!!!!!!!!!!
May 28, 2022
Timur
690 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marco is the best teacher I haver ever known!!! He is smart, accurate, patient and very organized. I like to study with him very much!
Nov 22, 2016
Andrea Robles
5 English lessons
Many thanks Marco, your method motivates me to continue.
Mar 5, 2024
Andrea Robles
5 English lessons
Many thanks Marco for the awesome class.
Feb 29, 2024
Александр
1,113 English lessons
It was an amazing experience))
Jan 16, 2024
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