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Ralph English Teacher
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
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 (19:32 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
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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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