TEFL Certified / Bachelors - Economics (University of Florida) / Masters - International Business
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
TEFL Certified / Bachelors - Economics (University of Florida) / Masters - International Business
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Puebla, Mexico (16:52 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 3, 2021
Interest topicMusicHistoryMedical & Healthcare
My name is Patrick and I have a degree in economics from the University of Florida and a minor in sustainability and the built environment. I am currently living in Mexico and getting my Master's in International Economics from la Universidad de las Américas Puebla. My main goal in life is to help as many people as possible and I believe education is a necessary stepping stone for doing so. I love playing the guitar and running. I also love hiking and finding cool types of fungus.
Me as a Teacher
Teaching is one of my passions in life. Throughout college, I was a math tutor for primary and secondary school children in subjects from geometry to calculus II. During the start of the pandemic, I tutored children for free to help alleviate financial stress felt by the families of my students. I am TEFL certified and incorporate material learned from this process into my classroom. I teach groups in person in Mexico and I have taught for than 2000 English classes - both group lessons and private lessons.
My lessons & teaching style
There are three options for lessons that students may choose:
1. Conversation Practice: Having a conversation with people is a wonderful way to incorporate what you have learned into the real world. Students of all levels may select to have conversation practice!
2. Grammar Practice: For grammar practice, I will be using a textbook to guide the student's learning. I usually use "Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners" third edition by Robin Torres-Gouzerh.
3. Trial Lesson: Get to know me!
I speak english very clearly and can adapt to each student's level.
My teaching material
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Education
2021 - 2023
Master's - International BusinessUniversidad de las Américas Puebla
I've been studiyng English with Patrick for a year. We worked on my grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and tried to make my speech more natural. I like the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to chat on any topic. I don't notice how time flies during class 🚀
Patrick is a native speaker, so he can easily recognize those parts of my speech which sounds unnatural and suggest something I can use instead. Thank you professor Patrick 😁
Jun 27, 2022
Andrés Geraldo
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Patrick es uno de los mejores profesores de Italki, es muy paciente y explica de una manera muy detallada para que puedas entender el concepto que no entiendes. Tanto si buscas entender la gramática como si solo buscas practicar tu inglés, Patrick es la persona que buscas. ¡Gracias amigo!
Sep 29, 2021
vicente
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was my best spoken conversation class ever. Patrick is an amazing, kind, young guy, with an awesome and clear american accent. We spoke on many topics and I learned a lot from him. I can't wait to have another opportunity to talk to him again. I highly recommend taking classes with him for those who want to improve their English.
Jun 9, 2021
Alan
10 English lessons
Excellent! Teacher
Aug 10, 2023
Kali
2 English lessons
Great first lesson! Patrick was very professional, friendly, and motivating. Really helped me to identify errors in my spoken English and already started working on pronunciation. Recommend!