Frances
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Frances
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English
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French
Spanish
Thai
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Thai
About Me
Me as a Teacher
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From United StatesLiving in London, United Kingdom (18:41 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2024InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMusicWritingReadingArt
Hello! My name is Frances, and although I currently live in London, England, my parents are American and British, and I grew up between Thailand, Belgium, Morocco, and the US. This had given me a passion for languages and learning about new cultures. Outside of teaching, I'm also a professional theatre artist and writer.Me as a Teacher
After I received my CELTA through the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Cambridge, I worked at Casa Marianella, a shelter for migrants and asylum seekers, in Austin, Texas. Since I moved to London, I've taught privately online as well as group lessons at Nova New Opportunities. I designed curriculum for 4 different levels in order to prepare students to take exams, and to improve their confidence in their English in order to navigate life in the UK. I designed practical lessons that were applicable to students’ lives and skill levels: i.e. beginning literacy, business English, conversation practice, English through theatre games, and more.My lessons & teaching style
I believe in teaching the student, not the lesson - I don't push forward with subject matter until my students truly understand. Additionally, it’s important to build trust and confidence so you feel confident asking questions and speaking up when you don’t understand something. In fact, your questions can lead to meaningful discussions about (often subtle aspects of the English) language and culture. Most of all, I want to know what motivates you as a learner so I can personalize our lessons! In a trial lesson, we will discuss your personal goals and what helps you learn best. Then, I can teach you a lesson I designed to let you see what my style is. Please reach out if you're interested!My teaching material
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- PDF file
Certificates
CELTA - UT Austin / University of Cambridge - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - 2024
ESOL TutorSince I moved to London, I've taught privately online as well as group lessons at Nova New Opportunities. There, I designed curriculum for 4 different levels in order to prepare students to take exams, and to improve their confidence in their English in order to navigate life in the UK.
2020 - 2022
English Teacher, Case Manager, and VolunteerI taught multiple weekly English classes (virtual and in-person, private and group) to residents of all skill levels and supervised volunteer teachers. Since it was often unknown who would come to class each night, I had to be flexible and prepared to alter my lessons depending on students’ needs. I designed practical lessons that were applicable to students’ lives and skill levels.
2023 - 2024
English Tutor
Education
2017 - 2021
Bachelor’s - International Relations / Theatre and Dance
Work Experience
2023 - Current
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English Lessons
English Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
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