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Andre'
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Other
Specialties
BusinessSpeech & Job Interview Preparation -Business , Finance & Technology Communication for Professionals
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Other
Specialties
BusinessSpeech & Job Interview Preparation -Business , Finance & Technology Communication for Professionals
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Charlotte, United States (03:46 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 16, 2020InterestsReadingBusiness & FinanceScienceTechTravel
I bridge the gap between technical fluency and executive command for global professionals. With 20,000+ hours of experience and a 21 year leadership background, I provide strategic coaching that transcends language basics. My tenure as a Chief Communications Officer and a Master’s in Human Resources from UIUC allow me to drive results for leaders at firms like Meta and Coca-Cola.
I specialize in:
Executive Presence: Mastering public speaking and negotiation.
Pitch Strategy: Preparing founders for high stakes investor presentations.
Cross-Border Success: Navigating cultural nuances in global markets.
Each session follows a Strategic Roadmap to ensure measurable progress. Let’s communicatMe as a Teacher
With over two decades of leadership development and global professional training, I bring a unique blend of strategic management and cross-cultural communication expertise. My 21 years of experience managing high-volume operations, coupled with my academic leadership at the University of Illinois and subsequent international training roles, have equipped me to drive impactful results in diverse environments.
Currently I have the privilege of helping executives build confidence in their public speaking abilities, expand their business knowledge, overcome conflicts, and be more persuasive and effective communicators. My lessons & teaching style
All lessons are dynamic and customized to client needs. Topics range from current events, historical data, traditional English grammar and vocabulary material. My teaching style is professional, light hearted, warm, confident and informative. I like to challenge my clients and ask interesting questions that pertain to their field of study. I also create a course Kanban so that progress can be tracked and clients can learn what areas require the most focus. Everything learned in our session will is easily accessible and you will be able revisit old notes and materials to study.
Every session has shared actionable advice and is an opportunity for growth.
My sessions are challenging and fun.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teach English Online Certificate - International Open Academy - 2019Learned best practices for conducting online English lessons
Learned online tutor management skills for children and adults
Certificate verified
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2019TESOL certification
Certificate verified
Master Human Resources and Industrial Labor - University of Illinois - 2001During my time in the Human Resources and Industrial Labor Relations Graduate Program, I focused on these subjects.
Preparation for Director to Executive-Level HR Roles
Internal and External Communication
Group Presentations
Conference Organization
Individual and Group Business Coaching
Negotiations
Collective Bargaining
Economics
Business Technology Systems and Infrastructure
Data Management
The teacher's and staff at University of Illinois provided excellent knowledge.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1996 - 2000
English Immersion Director-Designed and delivered creative English language & literature programs for adult learners.
-Supported participant progress, guiding them from beginner to advanced levels.
-Developed and managed lesson plans to facilitate effective English immersion.
-Trained staff on activity responsibilities and ensured proper equipment use.
-Maintained detailed records to track participant progress and program effectiveness.
2006 - 2017
ELL INSTRUCTOR-Designed and delivered ELL courses for beginners to advanced learners.
-Achieved high student satisfaction and retention rates.
-Created and led conversation groups and job skills workshops for ELL students.
-Developed engaging, on-demand lessons tailored to students' needs.
-Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged student interaction and speaking confidence.
-Utilized innovative teaching methods to promote active learning and language acquisition.
Education
1995 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport and TourismSpecialized in events management
Duke and Mary Regnier Scholarship – award received for excellence in Recreation Management
President of the Student Section of the National Parks and Recreation Association
2000 - 2001
Master's - Masters of Human Resources and Industrial RelationsDegree focusing on effectively and successfully managing training an organization's staff.
2000-2001 Verizon Fellow – award given to graduate students with exemplary GRE scores
Work Experience
2003 - 2006
Human Resources TrainerHelped implement a new internet based employee database, NESSIE.
Created and led training workshops on the new technology portals.
Instructed employees on human resource policies
2020 - 2020
English InstructorConduct online English lessons for Clients ages 18 and up.
Use Manycam, visual props and other methods to keep Clients engaged
Use Total Physical Response to enhance the teaching experience
2020 - 2020
Corporate English TrainerProvide tailored Business English lessons to improve employee interaction with clients
Coach employees on public speaking, negotiations, and other client facing interactions
Create and maintain an online reference materials
Teach English to professionals catered towards management and decision making
Negotiation skills training
Résumé writing & editing
Job interview preparation
Software and Application localization services
2020 - 2021
Executive CoachHelp professionals achieve positive long term change in leadership behavior
Help facilitate organizational changes
Help executives adapt to their roles effectively
2020 - 2021
Educational Content CreatorWriting scripts for educational and content marketing videos
On Camera and Voice over work
Recording video and audio
Editing video and color and sound correction
Publishing finished content to social media and for private client use
5.0
Rating
1,524
Students
8,092
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
757 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Business Communication, Leadership Presence, & Confident Public Speaking:
B1 - C2Business3,424 lessons completed
USD 34.95+
Package with 25% off
C-Suite Communication Mastery: Elite Coaching for Global Leaders
B2 - C2Business1,457 lessons completed
USD 120.00+
Package with 24% off
CAREER DEVELOPMENT, JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION, LINKEDIN & RESUME REVIEW
B2 - C2Business1,212 lessons completed
USD 34.95+
Package with 25% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (52)
Podcast (153)
Quiz (151)
403 Reviews
bingjie
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks Andre~He is a very patient and helpful coach, helping me walking through my CV, giving suggestions on interview strategies, and providing useful tips for solving some stubborn problems.
Oct 9, 2023
Karen
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Andre was really effective helping me on my job interview preparation and explained the best way to answer the questions. The recruiter asked me some questions that we talked in the class. I recommend Andre’s classes!
Jan 18, 2022
Aline Arias
2 English lessons
Esse foram meus primeiros 30 minutos de aula com o Prof Andre e gostei bastante do que vi. Super organizado, estruturado, objetivo e mostrou em pouco tempo algumas opções de como posso continuar estudando para alcançar meu objetivo.
Mar 18, 2026
Pasha 帊沙
78 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
André is a true global professional. He teaches me not only language, but public speaking, business and relationship tips, self-management. He’s my English and life coach, thank you!
Apr 3, 2023
Maksim Karyagin
9 English lessons
The best mentor I ever met
Mar 22, 2026
Burcin
6 English lessons
Andre is absolutely a rock star! I had five back-to-back lessons with him to prepare for my interview, and they were extremely helpful. Beyond English practice, his coaching approach also helps you become aware of things you might not have considered before. I definitely recommend him and plan to take more lessons in the future.
Mar 9, 2026
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