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Robert
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Thai
Specialties
TechnologyMedicalBusinessMedical residency expert: OET speaking & writing, interviews, personal statements, LORs, CVs
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Thai
Specialties
TechnologyMedicalBusinessMedical residency expert: OET speaking & writing, interviews, personal statements, LORs, CVs
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (01:03 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 25, 2019InterestsTechWritingBusiness & FinanceMedical & HealthcareHistory
Hello, I’m Robert—a medical English specialist helping doctors, nurses, and professionals ace OET exams, residency interviews, and patient interactions. With 20+ years as a psychiatric nurse, Miami nursing instructor, and medical educator in Bangkok, I bridge language gaps for healthcare careers. Need a polished CV, personal statement, or OET speaking/writing prep? Let’s get you interview-ready. Based in New York but globally minded—I’ve taught in 50+ countries and all 50 U.S. states. Book a lesson and speak confidently!
My strongest point is that I can explain things. I try to be patient with people in every situation. Whether presentations, accent reduction, speaking and writing tests, or interviews–I can help you understand the situation. I have fast Internet with multiple monitors, and subscriptions to Microsoft, Adobe, the New York Times, Wahsington Post, Singapore Times, and the the Wall Street Journal. Through my long experience and several careers, I know specialized English vocabulary in many areas. These include medicine, as well as business, IT, construction, law, and real estate. I've helped many students learn to read, understand, pronounce, take exams, write papers, and present in all
I OK offer several teaching styles as shown in my lessons. General English, job interviews, writing–CVs, resumes, personal statements, essays, journal articles, any kind of writing. I do role-play for job interviews and health care professionals seeing their patients, such as doct...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - learnTEFL - 2019120 hour
Certificate verified
Masters Degree - Johns Hopkins University - 2001Masters program with many technology courses, allows to work in IT field.
Certificate verified
Masters Degree - Johns Hopkins University - 2001Masters program in information technology and business
Certificate verified
Bachelors degree - Johns Hopkins University - 1997BS in Nursing, allows me to work as registered nurse in USA
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
OET InstructorOnline teacher and coach for OET and US and UK medical residency and doctor candidates
Education
1998 - 2001
Master's - Information & Telecommunications for BusinessAn overview of information technology, during the "dot com boom," as well as basic business classes.
1994 - 1997
Bachelor’s - NursingBachelor of Science in nursing, prepared student for Registered Nurse exam.
Work Experience
2018 - Current
Online English TeacherOnline English position, focused on medicine, business, and technology, based out of Kiev with students worldwide, but concentrated on Russian and Belarus students, living in their countries and often in the United States.
2012 - 2018
Nursing Instructor (live and online)These were Cuban students who spoke limited English, taking classes in English only. I learned to prepare the curriculum, manage a classroom, and help them with their English. The online division (I taught Nursing Informatics, also to Spanish speakers, in English) prepared me for the online experience.
2002 - 2018
Psychiatric nurseWhile working as a nurse and manager in mental hospitals, I frequently taught classes of doctors and nurses, who often did not speak English at home. This is where I got my start as a teacher.
2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PsychiatricWork as a psychiatric nurse, teaching patients and colleagues in the community.
1994 - 1997
Registered Nurse, Bachelors degreeBachelor of Science, Nursing from Johns Hopkins University
2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PsychiatricRegistered nurse for psychiatric patients in hospitals and the community. Mentor and train new nurses, while providing and coordinating care.
4.9
Rating
509
Students
2,392
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
40 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Conversation, reading, pronunciation–or structured lessons for beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, general conversation
A1 - C2Language Essentials809 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 10% off
Editing and writing help with your work documents for medical, business, IT, or general
A2 - C2Business292 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 10% off
Lesson, 1 hour, help with medical english including OET, or practicing doctor/nurse-patient interviews
B1 - C2Language Essentials678 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
221 Reviews
Yuki
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoyed talking with Robert. He is very kind and patient. I will take his class again.
Feb 28, 2020
Elena
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher! He helped me with my CV. It was useful lesson, thank you!:)
Feb 16, 2020
Lena Kordzińska
1 English lesson
Robert didn't show up for this lesson on the time I booked, then he didnt show up for another two, he set for me himself. I've waisted almost three hours waiting for him. I can't recommend this teacher.
Sep 23, 2024
Brandon Park
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Robert is the one of best teachers I’ve met in iTalki. With his wide range of knowledge in business especially in IT, he helped me a lot to prepare my job interview. I highly recommend this teacher for sharpening your english conversation skills as well as job interview skill.
Feb 21, 2020
Camilo Cardona
3 English lessons
Robert is a great teacher
Oct 28, 2024
Camilo Cardona
3 English lessons
amazing teacher, recommended him to multiple colleagues
Aug 10, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 25.00
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