Michael

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Michael

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

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German

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Dutch

French

Teacher w/ Master's degree, Former Professor; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Learning!

Teaches

English

Native

German

Speaks

Dutch

French

Teacher w/ Master's degree, Former Professor; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Learning!

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From United StatesLiving in Bonn, Germany (03:47 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since May 31, 2019

InterestsHistoryFilms & TV SeriesTravelFoodTech

Hi! My name is Mike and I would really love to be your teacher! Since I was in middle school, I've had a passion for learning languages. I then decided to study German in college and after a classroom experience while being a Fulbright scholar in Germany, I realized that I wanted to be a teacher. I then completed my Master's degree in Adolescent Education in German and taught at a public school for four years and at Binghamton University for two semesters before relocating to Germany. I currently teach German and English in Germany. I really love traveling, cooking, technology, film, and photography. I look forward to meeting you in our lessons and hope you have a fantastic day! Bis bald!

Me as a Teacher

The most important aspect in the classroom to me is how the student feels. It's always ok to make mistakes - we are all humans and we do that. If you've chosen me as a teacher, I want you to feel safe and I want you to feel that you are getting out of the learning what you want. I am a very patient individual and you will never need to feel rushed around me. I want to set you up for success and I always want to hear your constructive criticism! I will come to class each lesson prepared with a lesson with you in mind. It is so important for me to get to know you, your wants, and needs, and present them to you realistically.

My lessons & teaching style

During the first class, we will get to know each other. I might take the time to figure out your language level. Based on your needs, we can discuss a curriculum outline. I love incorporating topics you're interested in and your goals. I structure class with a "bell ringer" or "entrance task" to review what we did the last lesson. Then I'll introduce the next step to scaffold your learning using authentic resources in the target language (like a menu or advertisement). Say we learned verbs the day before and now we'll conjugate verbs and try communicating using the context being asked. At the end of each lesson I'll "test" you to see where you are at. I want to see you succeed!

My teaching material

PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments

Certificates

NYS Initial Teaching Certificate - NYS Dept Ed - 2022

Certificate verified

Certificate of Assistantship in FRG - Rheinland-Pfalz (Alice-Salomon-Schule) - 2019Proves the work I've been doing in the school where I am currently placed.

Certificate verified

Proof of Work - BBS Alice-Salomon-Schule - 2019Proof of current work at the BBS Alice-Salomon-Schule in Linz/Neuwied.

Certificate verified

Teaching experience

2020 - 2024

German TeacherVestal High School - Vestal, United States

2023 - 2024

German ProfessorBinghamton University - Binghamton, United States

2019 - 2020

German/English TeacheriTalkiTaught many English and German lessons on iTalki prior, during, and after the pandemic. I had to take a break when I started my Master's degree.

Education

2020 - 2022

Master's - Adolescent Education GermanSUNY Oswego

2014 - 2017

Bachelor’s - German/HistoryState University of New York at OswegoGerman Language and Literature (Grammar, Culture, Literature) European History (Europe 1500+) Study Abroad 2016-2017 Bonn, Germany - University of Bonn (One Year) Fulbright Scholar National German Honorary Society, Honor Society of International Scholars, National History Honor Society

Work Experience

2018 - 2018

Online Services ConsultantFlight Centre: GOGO Worldwide Vacations - Montvale, United StatesAssist travel agents with the website and create sophisticated travel bookings. Sold travel in the wholesale division.

2015 - 2017

German/History TutorSUNY Oswego: Office of Learning Services - Oswego, United StatesPrepare lessons and review certain lecture materials for various beginner, intermediate, and advanced level German classes and US and European history classes. Suggest certain studying methods to those struggling academically in German and History classes.

2017 - 2018

TutorFreelance: English Tutor - Bonn, GermanyAssist in reviewing concepts in English to enhance speaking, writing, listening, and reading to two young German girls, as well as creating extra practice lessons. All in person and additionally over Skype.

2018 - 2019

Foreign Language AssistantBBS Alice-Salomon-Schule - Linz, GermanySupport English as a foreign language teachers and English learning students, prepare and present lessons pertaining to specific careers and jobs as well as different cultural topics pertaining to American culture. Create multiple extracurricular activities to motivate students and enhance their English skills. Arranged by the Fulbright Kommission & Kultusministerkonferenz (PAD).

2015 - 2019

Sales AssociateKohl's - Ramsey, United StatesProviding customers with merchandise handling as well as customer service. Gather items in stockroom to prepare them for the sales floor. Receive, organize, and fulfill online orders and prepare them for shipment in order to meet sales goals.

2020 - 2024

German TeacherVestal High School - Vestal, United StatesTaught German levels 2, 3, 4 IB, and 5 IB at high school level; organized and ran German club and German exchange program, set students up for success for the Seal of Biliteracy

2023 - 2024

Adjunct InstructorBinghamton University - Binghamton, United StatesTaught German 101 and German 102 elementary courses at the university level

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German Lessons

German

English

Trial Lesson

124 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

German Conversation/Vocabulary (Teens + Adults)

A1 - C1

Conversation

175 lessons completed

USD 16.00+

Package with 20% off

German NORMAL Course [Adults] (A1 - C1) // Test Prep

A1 - C1

Language Essentials

134 lessons completed

USD 18.00+

Package with 17% off

German TUTORING [Teens + Adults]

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

2 lessons completed

USD 11.00+

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144 Reviews

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German

English

andrea antonelli

4 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Another great lesson. MIKE is such an amazing and supportative teacher ...a young man but already an Expert in his field. Thanks

Jun 15, 2019

Luisa Agudelo

7 German lessons

Teacher’s pick

Er ist mega toll und freundlich! Ich freue mich so sehr auf unsere Unterrichten :) er kann sehr gut verstehen, was man für Ziele hat :)

Jun 10, 2019

Alican

8 English lessons

The lessons are very productive. He knows very well what to teach and how.

Jun 9, 2025

Chuyao

32 German lessons

Teacher’s pick

We have done some reviews in the first class so Michael can know what my German level is. Michael is patient and considerate. You will feel comfortable and open to learn with him.

Jun 12, 2019