Darren
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Darren
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Certified and Experienced English Teacher. Structured lessons for children, teenagers and adults.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Thai
Certified and Experienced English Teacher. Structured lessons for children, teenagers and adults.
From AustraliaLiving in Other, Thailand (08:41 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 30, 2013Interest topicTravelMedical & HealthcareBusiness & FinanceFoodWriting
I am Australian and have a Bachelor in Behavioural Science from the Flinders University of South Australia. I am also TESOL certified, with specialist certificates in Teaching One to One, Teaching Children, Teaching Business English, and Teaching IELTS. I love seeing my students improve, I love talking to people and I love travel. I've been to England, Italy, Greece, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand. Currently I am learning Thai, so I know what it's like to study another language, and I understand the challenges you face in learning English.
I have been teaching children and adults on Italki since 2013.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching on Italki since 2013, but I also teach English, both in classrooms and 1-on-1, and I have worked at primary schools and private tuition schools. I am very experienced in teaching online, having taught hundreds of students of all ages and levels from all around the world. My lessons are a fun mix of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and I can tailor lessons for any needs you have.
I have taught courses on business English, job interviews, Australian English, public speaking, English for tourism & hospitality, English for travel, and exam preparation, including TOEFL, FCE, PTE and IELTS.
I have many courses available for children.My lessons & teaching style
I can focus lessons on any specific needs that you have or topics that you are interested in. I teach speaking, listening, reading and writing for both children and adults.
My classes will be tailored to suit your needs. I think one of the most important factors in communication is confidence and I believe it is my job to help you to build your confidence in English conversation, which is what I will do.
I have many materials for children and can help with homework tutoring, speech coaching, test preparation, travel & culture, and conversation practice.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English to Young Learners - I to I - 2012
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Teaching Business English - I to I - 2012
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Teaching English Online for Primary Students - Institute of Academic Delevopment - 2021his was part of a series of courses, necessary as part of Thailand's teacher development program. Ongoing teacher development is necessary in Thailand for teachers' licensing.
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How to Teach IELTS - Cambridge English - 2016
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TESOL - I to I - 2012
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CEFR English Standard / How to Create Tests - Institute of Academic Development - 2021This was part of a series of courses, necessary as part of Thailand's teacher development program. Ongoing teacher development is necessary in Thailand for teachers' licensing.
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Teaching English One to One - I to I - 2012
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Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Behavioural Science
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
English TeacherResponsible for teaching English to primary & secondary school students and adults in classes varying in size from one to ten students. Teaching various English courses including conversation, reading, writing, listening and speaking, from basic through to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses including Exam Preparation (GAT), Business English, Hotel English, Restaurant English, English for Tourism and Public Speaking. Also taught and tutored students from this school online using Skype.
2012 - 2014
English TeacherResponsible for teaching 4-5 English classes a day in classes of 30 to 40 students, primarily teaching primary grades 1 and 2 but also teaching kindergarten and upper levels of primary as required. I also taught Thai teachers in an English language education program. Other responsibilities include designing and customising an English language board, preparing and presenting English language assemblies, preparing teaching materials such as flashcards and worksheets and writing lesson plans.
2014 - 2016
English, Maths and Science TeacherResponsible for teaching 3-5 classes per day of maths, science and English in a specialised English Program. Primarily teaching primary grade 3, but also relief teaching all levels of primary school as required. Also teaching one lesson of "Club" per week, where the emphasis is on creating fun English based learning activities for students. Other responsibilities include preparing teaching materials such as flashcards & worksheets, preparing & marking exams, and writing lesson plans.
2016 - Current
English TeacherResponsible for teaching English to primary & secondary school students and adults in classes varying in size from one to ten students. Teaching various English courses including conversation, reading, writing, listening and speaking, from basic through to advanced levels, as well as specialty courses including Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE), Business English, Hotel English, Restaurant English, English for Tourism, Public Speaking, Science and Math.
5.0
Rating
1,004
Students
9,517
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
494 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Complete English: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
A1 - C2Test Preparation3,837 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English Grammar: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
A1 - C2General481 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Conversational English: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced
A1 - C2Conversation Practice1,457 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Business English
A1 - C2Business829 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English Tutoring
A1 - C2General616 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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English for Children and Teenagers: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
A1 - C2Kids1,803 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
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Availability
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2,157 Reviews
Juliana Costa
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I can see that Darren is a really complete and outstanding teacher. He has the answer for all my questions.
Jun 5, 2024
Yuliia
332 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm so happy to work with Darren during all these years! Thank you for everything!
Oct 4, 2023
一些电流而已
68 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy learning English with Darren, because his tutorials always progress in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Besides, he always correct my errors patiently. As a native English speaker, he is extremely sensitive to grammatical mistakes, such as wrong tenses and misuse of singular and plural nouns. I feel so lucky to study English with him.
May 31, 2019
Eugenia
18 English lessons
Darren is very patient and knows how to engage a very energetic kid)) Thanks a lot!
Jul 23, 2024
Yuliia
332 English lessons
Thank you, Darren!
Jul 23, 2024
Yuliia
332 English lessons
Thank you very much, Darren!
Jun 26, 2024
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