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Thomas
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Berlin, Germany (01:14 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 27, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessTechScience
Hello! My name is Thomas. I live in Berlin, Germany. I am an early childhood educator.
I currently work with nursery children between the age of one and three in a dual-language preschool.
I'm passionate about people, human development, and communication. I love connecting with people on iTalki and learning, working, and laughing together.Me as a Teacher
I have been teacher for the past seven years. My experiences include:
- teaching adults in a language institute
- teaching young children online
- serving as a school leader of a Montessori kindergarten
- teaching youth in a boarding school
- teaching refugee adults
- working with children in bilingual kindergartens
I have more than fifteen years experience learning languages. I have reached a level of A2 to C2 in eight languages. I have a lot of knowledge and wisdom about learning languages.
I can help students learn languages, reach their goals, and get better at learning languages.My lessons & teaching style
I teach lessons 90-100% in the target language.
I center lessons around dialogue.
I give students many chances to speak, and I ask a lot of questions. I talk in a way that you can understand, and learn from.
I love to make jokes, laugh, and have fun during lessons.
During lessons, I offer coaching to students about language learning methods.Certificates
Employment contract - Germanic American Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
Recommendation letter - Claudia Aurand - Germanic American Insitute - 2019Recommendation letter from supervisor and head of language services department at my current place of employment as a professional teacher.
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Speaking - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Listening - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Reading - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - International Relations and German
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
English TeacherEnglish teacher with adult ESL learners, primarily from Somalia. Designed and implemented curriculum for students, including those with limited literacy skills in their primary language and little to no formal education.
2017 - 2018
English teacherOnline work for six months as an English teacher for children aged 4-14.
2019 - 2020
Adult German instructorAdult German instructor. Work with total beginners, experienced beginners, and intermediate level following a standardized textbook curriculum. Adapt curriculum in lively, stimulating, and productive activities and classroom environments. Design and implement all-online courses for groups.
2019 - 2020
Assistant teacherAssistant teacher in German immersion preschool. Create a positive and beneficial environment for children and colleagues. Collaborate on implementation of Reggio Emilia approach.
2020 - 2021
Humanities TeacherContribute to boarding school experience for students as a teacher, counselor, and in a variety of capacities.
Work with students ages 12 to 16 teaching a competency-based curriculum combining aspects of American curriculum, student-centered pedagogy, and ESL.
Design and implement an education program for fifty boys living in an orphanage, taught by students from the boarding school.
2021 - 2024
Kindergarten School Leader
5.0
Rating
131
Students
1,189
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
German
Conversation Lessons
A1 - C2Conversation602 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
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Sergei
101 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thomas is a great teacher! I took speaking classes and that was a really amazing experience. Although speaking other languages sometimes is really difficult Thomas always found ways to make it easier and comfortable, so lessons with him were more useful and interesting.
Oct 28, 2022
Natalie
51 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ich genieße meinen Unterricht bei Thomas sehr. Er ist geduldig, flexibel und sehr professionell. Die Zeit vergeht schnell, weil der Unterricht mit Thomas Spaß macht, abwechslungsreich und praktisch ist. In unserer ersten Stunde fragte er mich nach meinen Zielen und Motivationen, die deutsche Sprache zu lernen. Durch unseren Unterricht habe ich mehr über den täglichen Gebrauch der deutschen Sprache gelernt. Ich fühle mich sicherer beim Sprechen im Alltag. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und würde Thomas weiter empfehlen.
Jun 2, 2022
bucherpa
59 German lessons
Die Lektionen mit Thomas sind eine grosse Hilfe für die Vertiefung meiner Deutschkenntnisse. Seit ich mit Thomas zusammenarbeite, mache ich erfreulich positive Fortschritte !
Aug 6, 2024
Hugh
43 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was another great lesson/discussion. Thomas is good at building my confidence and getting me to speak a lot of the language. The discussions are always very enjoyable and engaging.
Sep 16, 2022
Joshua Marsh
20 German lessons
Thomas does a great job of mixing natural conversation with structured topics to make each lesson feel organic, yet focused.
Jun 29, 2025
John
3 German lessons
Thomas is an excellent teacher.
Aug 3, 2024
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