CELTA certified ESL Instructor with international teaching experience in Germany, Japan, and Italy
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Deutsch
Italienisch
CELTA certified ESL Instructor with international teaching experience in Germany, Japan, and Italy
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus USALebt in Bari, Italien (03:54 UTC+02:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 14. Jan 2019
Thema von InteresseEssenFilmeReisen
Although my profession and passion is language instruction, I have many other interests: basketball, politics, pop and jazz music, Asian and Italian cuisine, swimming, film, table tennis, screenwriting, and pop-culture in general. Most of my students are surprised to learn that I was the lead singer of a pop band called The Pleasure Bombs in my 20's. If I made a short list of people I admire, it would include: Steve Jobs, Pablo Picasso, Emily Dickinson, George Eastman, The Beatles, Madonna, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Bruce Lee, J.R.R Tolkien, Meryl Streep, among others. I am Italian-American (Sicilian) and my favorite cities I have lived in so far are Berlin, San Francisco, and New York.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I play multiple roles as a teacher-- mentor, conversation partner, advisor, coach, motivator, entertainer, and of course, instructor. I think most of my students think of me as smart, funny, passionate, creative, and dedicated. Although I understand the importance of reading and listening skills, I prefer to help students with speaking. I use my expert knowledge of a second language (German) to help me understand the challenges my students face learning English. I love to joke and have fun with students because if you're not having fun, you're not going to learn in my opinion. I feel strongly that language is food and that you need to eat it and enjoy it in the same manner.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I help students with all aspects of English grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing skills. My teaching style is a student-centered, communicative approach. Test-taking skills are important, but not something I care to teach. The five principles of my teaching philosophy which always serve as my guidelines in interacting with students both in a classroom environment or in smaller, one-on-one teacher/student situations are:
Understanding The Unique Learning Situation Of Each Student
Instilling Confidence In The Learning Process
Setting Reasonable And Specific Goals and Finding A Way To Get There
The Importance Of Playing A Game
Learning To Learn
Charles gives me 3 extremely useful suggestions, that is pretty good.
6. Feb. 2019
Federica
3 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I like talking with Charles!
28. Apr. 2024
Federica
3 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Greate experience! Charles is an awesome teacher.
14. Apr. 2024
Isabel Acuna
7 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I love the way I connect with Charles. It doesn’t feel like a class. He really touches on those points where you are motivated to express yourself, and my brain simply engages in fluid English conversations. I don’t feel pressured, bored, or judged; I feel like I'm in good hands.
11. März 2024
Dana
20 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Charles is a great teacher! I absolutely recommend him !!!