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Ralph English Teacher
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
I specialize in teaching academic / creative writing and critical reading comprehension skills
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
I specialize in teaching academic / creative writing and critical reading comprehension skills
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in La Paz, Bolivia (17:29 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 30, 2019InterestsTravelWritingFoodTechHistory
Hi!
I’m a globetrotting English teacher with a passion for storytelling—both in the classroom and on the page. When I’m not teaching academic writing or critical reading (my specialties!), I write creative nonfiction about life abroad. Want a taste? Check out my podcasts. I´m also working on a novel about the American invasion of the colonies of Canada in 1812. From Canadian army reserves to supply chain inventory management, my unconventional path fuels my teaching: I help students turn ideas into powerful writing. Let’s discuss travel, history, or cross-cultural quirks—I’ve taught in 7 countries since 2004!Me as a Teacher
I have over 30 years of teaching experience mostly to adults and older teenagers.
I am a trained and certified secondary school social studies teacher and in addition to teaching English have taught history, AP Human Geography and philosophy.
I spent ten years teaching in secondary schools in the Czech Republic and Bolivia.
I spent five years teaching academic essay writing at KFUPM in Dharan in Saudi Arabia.
My passion is in teaching writing both creative short stories and academic essays. I also enjoy teaching critical reading comprehension skills.
I teach teenagers aged 14 and above and adults. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are customized to your needs. I won't push something on you that you already know or don't want. I am a facilitator. I use a Socratic method of teaching where I ask questions and use your answers to guide what I teach and help you learn. Our sessions will be interactive where I encourage you to ask me questions. I don't just hand out answers but help you to find them. I support my teaching with videos, interactive websites, visuals and quizzes.
Your reading and writing are done outside of class time. During class, I will check your work with you.
Whatever we do is focused on your needs.
Contact me for a trial lesson to see if we'll be happy with each other. CheersMy 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
Standard Teacher License - OSSE, Washington, DC - 2017This is a secondary school teaching certificate for Social Studies Grades 7-12.
Certificate verified
Teacher Preparation Certificate - Teach-Now Educatore School of Education - 2016This was a nine month, 8 course project based learning program.
Certificate verified
TESOL Diploma - Vancouver Community College, Canada - 1999This was a 325 hour program consisting of 8 courses and an internship.
Certificate verified
Bachelor's Degree - University of British Columbia - 1993This is my four year Bachelor Degree in Political Science
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
English TeacherHere on Italki, I have guided adults to improve their English for the workplace, job interviews, test preparation, and conversation. Typically, my test prep students score IELTS 7 or better the first time they do the test. They succeed because I coach them to think, speak and write in English and to stop translating. During this time, I teach from my ebook, "Writing Attention-Getting Paragraphs." In 2022, I was in the top 1% group of English teachers here in Italki.
2012 - 2018
TeacherFrom Aug. 2012 to May 2015, I taught ESL. From Aug. 2015 to Dec. 2018, I taught Secondary Social Studies to secondary school-aged children.
2007 - 2012
English TeacherI taught reading comprehension and essay writing.
2005 - 2006
Language ConsultantI taught North American pronunciation and North American concepts of customer service to call center agents who provided problem-solving services for computer hardware and software.
1999 - 2004
ESL TeacherI taught new adult immigrants beginner and intermediate-level grammar and settlement-related vocabulary.
1995 - 1998
ESL TeachrI taught secondary school children English.
Education
1983 - 1993
Bachelor’s - Political Science
Work Experience
1988 - 1995
Buyer Expeditor Inventory ManagerI started in the warehouse with various inventory duties. I was promoted to a clerical cost control position in the purchasing department. I spent the last six years in purchasing and inventory management.
1977 - 1985
Reservist Noncommissioned OfficerI started as an artillery gun crew member. Promoted regularly, I rose to the rank of sergeant. In this capacity, I ran the technical section and taught new technicians to calculate firing data. In the field, I was the Battery Commanders technician: "5th (BC) Field Battery Royal Canadian Army." I served in order to pay for my college and university studies.
5.0
Rating
466
Students
4,530
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
289 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Conversation or Grammar
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,390 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 11% off
Secondary / University Preparation Writing and Reading Comprehension
B1 - C1Language Essentials389 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 13% off
Creative Writing
B1 - C1Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
Package with 16% off
Editing Services
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 50.00
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (11)
Quiz (22)
286 Reviews
Aigul
131 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was very nice conversation. You are supportive and thoughtful listener, I think it’s the reason why I got some fluency in English. Thank you very much, looking forward for the next lesson.
Jul 31, 2021
Gracjan
103 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I would like to recommend lessons with Ralph. We work together for over a year and it was a very inspiring time. Ralph is using many tools, so our meetings were always interesting and focused on my needs.
Nov 4, 2020
Oliver
5 English lessons
Thanks Ralph, great lesson
Jan 25, 2024
Julien
80 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's been 75 lessons that I working with Ralph. He is been very patient, supportive and friendly with very good advice. I made a lot of improvement thanks to this. I recommend strongly!
Nov 5, 2020
pedro g mendes
9 English lessons
Good class
Dec 19, 2024
Patricia Montoya
19 English lessons
It was a good kick off. I will continue with the lessons to get ready for my exam.
Dec 2, 2023
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