Dave W. Ouellette
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Dave W. Ouellette
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
American Sign Language (ASL)
Khmer (Cambodian)
Other
PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT - I teach you the skills and techniques you need to FINALLY become fluent!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
American Sign Language (ASL)
Khmer (Cambodian)
Other
PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT - I teach you the skills and techniques you need to FINALLY become fluent!
From CanadaLiving in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (01:03 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 26, 2021Interest topicSports & FitnessMedical & HealthcareMusic
I am a Canadian who loves the art of public speaking! I have honors degrees in both English and Speech Communication and I have spent eight years applying my business speaking and writing skills to a career as a leader and project manager in the fast-paced world of business IT. However, there is more to me than just boardrooms and business deals. I have a passion for creativity! I have written four stage plays, I sing, play guitar and have performed live shows since I was young. I have even appeared as an actor on stage and in movies and TV shows! I love the outdoors, running, hiking, camping, and lifting weights.Me as a Teacher
I have more than 9 years of experience as an English teacher. I have taught over 4,000 online classes to both adults and children. I also currently work as a corporate teacher who offers specific business English classes and public speaking training to international clients. In addition to my degrees, I currently hold 5 specialized ESL certificates (TESL, TOEIC, IELTS, Business English, Linguistics). In 2017 I won the teacher trainer of the year award. I am fluent in American Sign Language, Khmer Sign Language, and conversational in Khmer. I know how difficult it can be to learn a new language so I use my own learning experience to better understand the challenges of the students I teachMy lessons & teaching style
For most of my adult students studying is not the problem! They are experts at learning material, writing tests, and applying formulas. The problem happens when they meet an English speaker and they can't catch the meaning, freeze up, and then lose confidence. This is where I can be the most help! I have spent thousands of hours helping my students to develop English skills that they can actually use in real world speaking scenarios, all while helping them build their confidence. I am very passionate about English and I hope to use my professional and creative skills to create a classroom experience that will be engaging, educational, enlightening, and - most of all - ENJOYABLE!My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
TESL Certificate - Oxford Seminars - 2004In-Class with Teaching Practicum. 60-Hours
Certificate uploaded
Teaching TOEIC Preparation - Premier TEFL - 202130 Hours
Certificate uploaded
How to Teach IELTS - Cambridge University Press - 2021
Certificate uploaded
Linguistics - Global English - 202130 Hours
Certificate uploaded
Teaching Business English - Global English - 2021
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Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Speech Communication & EnglishJoint-Honors Program (Two Majors)
Work Experience
2008 - 2016
Deployment Team ManagerThis position involved the direct oversight of a team of 6-8 project managers and technicians. I was
responsible for drafting and implementing new process workflows and efficiency metrics while
simultaneously managing and deploying a large portfolio of provincial and national projects. I also wrote comprehensive business reports, keynote speeches for technology conferences, and coached team members on boardroom presentation skills.
2014 - 2016
English TutorConducted 172 hours of in-home 1-to-1 English language instruction in American Sign
Language to a deaf Tutor Doctor client
2019 - 2021
Online English Teacher (Children)As part of my continuous effort to develop and diversify as an educator I enthusiastically provided 1-to-1foundational English teaching to Chinese children in this fast-paced, high-energy teaching environment. I taught more than 360 action-packed 25-minute classes without a single sub-4 star parental review
2017 - 2021
English Teacher (Adults) / Corporate TrainerI have enthusiastically led Chinese ESL students through more than 2,800 online classes without receiving a single complaint against my record. These 45-minute classes feature a wide variety of topics directed at students ranging from high-school to retirement age. Class sizes are 1-to-1, 1-to-4, and 1-to-15. Corporate training focuses on teaching public speaking and presentation skills to teams of business professionals.
o 2017 Teacher of the Year Award: Best Trainer
o 5 Star Teacher
2022 - 2022
Teacher
5.0
Rating
79
Students
529
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Business English Master Class
B1 - C2Business60 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 6% off
Public Speaking Workshops
B2 - C2Business33 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
36 Reviews
Natalie Hamilton
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Public Speaking Workshops with Dave are the BEST way to improve my confidence in speaking in English. Dave has been helping me how to effectively deliver what I want to say in my speeches and he has helped me become a confident speaker in just a couple of lessons already. Public Speaking Workshops are great for developing my leadership skills as well and I highly recommend these workshops to anyone wanting to take your English learnings to the next level. Don't just learn English, learn how to speak it effectively and confidently. Dave can help you with any of issues you may have as a English Speaker. I look forward to the next Public Speaking Workshop!
Feb 10, 2023
Myriam
62 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking conversation classes with Dave for over a year now, and I feel that I have really improved. The lessons are very interactive, the topics varied and adapted to my needs and interests. My fear of interacting with an English speaker has practically disappeared, so much so that I look for opportunities to do so!
Je suis des cours de conversation avec Dave depuis plus d'un an maintenant, et j'ai l'impression de m'être vraiment améliorée. Les leçons sont très interactives, les sujets variés et adaptés à mes besoins et intérêts. Ma crainte de discuter avec un interlocuteur anglophone a pratiquement disparue, à tel point que je cherche les occasions de le faire!
Jan 9, 2023
Xiaoyu
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dave is an amazing teacher with outstanding teaching and business skills. We looked into real world business scenarios and discussed responding strategies. I feel more confident in dealing with similar situations in an English speaking environment going forward. I look forward to working with Dave to improve my English skills!
Mar 15, 2022
Natalie Hamilton
11 English lessons
Public Speaking workshop with Dave is really fun and most importantly his class is results-driven. I get so much out of it in just one lesson. Now I'm already preparing to speak at a speech contest! I could not have done it without Dave's sincere guidance. Dave really care about what his students want in their learnings. I highly recommend anyone to give Public Speaking workshop a go!
Mar 13, 2023
Myriam
62 English lessons
Very motivating as usual!
Feb 20, 2023
Clara Yang Sandoval
24 English lessons
Dave is a friendly, assertive and patient as a teacher. Always tries to help you in your skill development and gives you great advice about communication skills for a wide range of situations, I highly recommend the classes :)
Oct 29, 2022
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