✨ Welcome to my trial lesson! 

🙂 We’ll have a great first class as we get to know each other. 

🎯 I'll ask you some questions about your English learning background, explain my teaching method, and decide what type of lesson plan is right for you. 

💡 Ready to take your first lesson? I’d love to help you take your English to the next level! :)

*Classes should be taken in a quiet place, ideally with a computer for better learning. 💻

✨ Welcome to My Pronunciation and Reading Lessons! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

📙 Reading out loud with a teacher who corrects your mistakes will take your pronunciation to a new level!

🏖️ Reading for pleasure is the fastest way to improve your grammar and vocabulary, according to language learning research. 

How Does it Work?

🕯️In our first class, I’ll have several articles to choose from. I’ll evaluate your level as you read out loud, and then we’ll decide how to structure future lessons based on your needs and interests.

How This Class Will Help You:

🎙️ Improve Your Pronunciation:
You'll read out loud while I listen carefully and make corrections. I'll say any words or sentences that you had trouble with and have you repeat after me. I can also read everything first and have you shadow me if necessary. 

🚀 Increase Your Vocabulary Rapidly:
It's estimated that we learn new words 3 to 5 times faster when reading material that is easy and interesting, compared to other methods. 

🧠 Boost Your Grammar Naturally:
We absorb grammar structures much faster by reading than by the traditional, painful method of memorizing hundreds of grammar rules. 😆

💬 Gain Conversational Confidence:
I’ll ask you questions about what we read while we discuss the text in a relaxed, engaging way. 

Ready to start reading? Let’s do it! 🙂

🦜 Pronunciation Practice with Reading 📚

✨ Welcome to Structured Lessons! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

Who Should Choose This Class Type?

Students who want homework 📚 and some extra structure during the classes but don't want to be limited by using a textbook.

😉 See what my student Gabin said after one of our lessons: 
🗣️ “Stephen is really friendly and will pay attention to what you say. He's really easygoing and the conversation never runs dry. He'll also adjust the content of the lesson to whatever you wanna work on. I'd definitely recommend him to whoever wants to practice English in a both relax and efficient way. See you soon Stephen!” -- Gabin

What Does This Customized Course Include?

📝 1. A Google Doc which includes new vocab, homework, corrections, recommendations,  & more.

🔬 2. Homework assignments based on scientific research.

🎤 3.  Enjoyable speaking and listening practice, including description exercises, open conversation, topic-based discussions, work-related dialogues, pronunciation improvement, and vocabulary expansion.

🧠 4. Practical grammar practice without worrying about rule memorization.

Ready to take your English to the next level? Let's get started! 🙂

🌞 Structured Lessons with Homework 🖊️📒

✨ Welcome to My Conversation Class! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

🏖️ Having fun conversations is one of the best ways to build your confidence and fluency. 

😉 Here’s what my student Oscar said after our first class: 
🗣️ "I took my first class with Stephen and immediately felt a sense of trust. He knows how to correct your mistakes intelligently without making you feel overwhelmed, allowing you to speak freely." -- Oscar, Mexico

💬 How Does It Work?

There are two kinds of conversation lessons we can have, and I usually like to do a combination:

1️⃣ Free conversation practice

We'll talk naturally about all kinds of topics. I have a big list of fun and thoughtful questions to keep things flowing. 💡

Topics can include: 🌍 Travel, 🤖 Technology, 🧠 Psychology, 🎬 Movies, 📱 Life, habits, culture and anything else you'd like to discuss!

2️⃣ Speaking practice exercises

I’ll ask you to describe something, like a picture, a book, a movie, your job, or a past experience. 🎯 

While you speak, I’ll give you helpful feedback, correct your mistakes ✏️, and write new vocabulary and phrases for you in a shared Google Doc. 📄

Ready to take your speaking to the next level? Let's get started! 🙂

🎶️ Great Conversations. Increase Your Confidence! ️🎉😃

✨ Welcome to Business English! 

(📌 Before getting a package, please schedule a single lesson 1️⃣ to make sure we're a good fit and this is the right lesson for you.)

✅ I’ve helped many students strengthen their Business English, master job interviews, polish their presentation skills, and succeed at work. 

🗣️ Here’s what Nicole said after our twentieth and final lesson together:

“Stephen helped me a lot with my interview preparation. I learned a lot about how to tell a good story and polish my personal style. I developed my spoken English and finally got the offer from my dream company!!! Thank you so much, Stephen!” -- Nicole, China

📋 There Are 3 Options for This Course:

🎯 1. General Business English 

I will help you improve your business vocabulary and conversation skills so you feel prepared and confident at work. We will learn common phrasal verbs and expressions that are often used in the business world.

🔑 2. Interview Practice

I will ask you many common interview questions and give you helpful feedback. I will also share my "keys to having a successful interview." It’s not just about correct English; style, speed, and tone all matter too. I've helped a lot of students improve their interview skills which led to job offers! 

🖊️ 3. Preparation for Presentations and Work Projects

If you're nervous about a presentation you need to give, then this course is for you! I will help you practice giving your presentation in a confident, clear way, using proper vocabulary.

Let's get you that work success! 🚀

💼 Business English and Job Interview Mastery 📈

120 hour credit. I also took a 10 hour module on teaching one to one for a total of 130 hours

I attended MBI for one semester where I studied the Bible. After that I moved to Costa Rica and did an internship with an international church.

As a Co-Owner & Consultant, my responsibilities include:

💼 Consulting with churches on capital campaigns for buildings, renovations, and debt reduction.

📖 Providing virtual and on-site training for pastors and leaders.

🧭 Customizing strategy to fit each church’s culture and goals.

💬 Guiding communication, donor engagement, and leadership development.

🌱 Helping churches raise millions of dollars and encourage biblical stewardship.

💻 Managing and updating my company’s website.

💡 I help people become healthy and happy.

I help my clients:

🤍 Improve relationships.
🎯 Identify and set goals.
🧱 Overcome emotional blocks.
🌟 Improve self-esteem.
🧭 Choose or change careers.

🧠 I grew up with a father who was a brilliant counselor. He started teaching me about emotional intelligence when I was 9 years old. The older I became, the more he taught me about psychology and counseling.  He oversaw and guided my work when I got my first clients as an adult.

🌍 I worked in 4 hostels—1 in Portugal, 1 in Chile, and 2 in Panama. 

I welcomed guests 🛎️, processed payments 💳, answered the phone 📞, and gave directions 🗺️. 

Through daily interaction, I drastically improved my Spanish and Portuguese 🗣️, developed business skills, and connected with travelers from all over the world 🤝. 

It was an awesome experience that helped me grow both personally and professionally.

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I oversaw daily valet operations to ensure efficient and safe parking services 🅿️. 

I led the valet team 👥, and maintained high standards of customer service. 

I managed vehicle keys 🔑 and handled guest inquiries or concerns promptly. 

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills were important to keep operations running smoothly.

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I have attached a copy of a business contract with my company, Abundant Giving. It demonstrates my experience and success as a business owner and consultant. I have helped my clients raise millions of dollars for their projects.