John Becker

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John Becker

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Specialties

Kids

Business

Specialist in Job interview preparation.

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Specialties

Kids

Business

Specialist in Job interview preparation.

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (20:44 UTC-04:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jul 23, 2021

I am returning to the ESL profession after a fulfilling career in alternative dispute resolution. I am a qualified mediator in the field of restorative justice. I bring to all my professional activities a rich understanding of how to help people who are dealing with change. I draw from my background as a published writer, broadcaster, musician, and music critic. I also have a master’s degree in fine arts. In my first career as a musician, the comfort I developed with performing in front of audiences has been a benefit throughout my working life. For example, I was a popular freelance broadcaster and music critic for CBC Radio.

Me as a Teacher

I am an accredited teacher of English as a second language. My wish is to recognize and empower newcomers to Canada, as well as global citizens, who wish to express themselves in English. A natural teacher, I am well-liked by students of diverse backgrounds. I was a popular coach and mentor to many aspiring mediators.

My lessons & teaching style

I believe that a lesson should meet the student at a place where he or she is comfortable, and then should engage with material chosen to stimulate curiosity and build capacity, according to the student's needs and capabilities. My style features an emphasis on my listening skills and my empathy, leading to a shared process bringing the student to a new place of understanding and practical skill. I use activities, games, and music, depending on the individual. I believe that good humour is always important.

My teaching material

Audio files
Flashcards
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
PDF file
Test templates and examples
Video files

Certificates

TESL Ontario Teaching Certificate - Canadian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies - 2024The TESL Ontario Diploma represents full-semester full-time teacher training and education curriculum meeting the rigorous requirements for teaching English to people of all ages and professional/cultural backgrounds.

Certificate verified

TESL Ontario Teaching Certificate - Canadian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies - 2024The TESL Ontario Teaching Certificate represents a rigorous full-time, full-semester teacher-training curriculum meeting the rigorous requirements of English instruction to students of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Certificate verified

TESL Ontario Diploma - CCLCS - 2001310 hour course including 230 hours theory, 30 hours observation and 50 hours teaching practicum.

Certificate verified

Teaching experience

2022 - Current

ESL TeacherUpper Canada District School Board - CornwallLanguage instruction focused on the needs of newcomers to Canada.

2001 - 2004

ESL TeacherCanadian Centre for Language and Cultural Studies - Toronto, CanadaLanguage instruction for new Canadians

Work Experience

2002 - 2004

ESL TeacherCCLCS - Toronto, Canada

2005 - 2005

ESL TeacherPacific Language Institute - Toronto, Canada

2007 - 2007

ESL TeacherTYCO Industries - Toronto, Canada

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Rating

153

Students

1679

Lessons

100%

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100%

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English Lessons

Trial Lesson

92 lessons completed

USD 8.00+

Sessions of 30, 45. 60, and 90 minutes

A2 - C2

Language Essentials

987 lessons completed

USD 16.50+

Package with 33% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

74 Reviews

Nick

9 English lessons

Thank you John for providing a listening ear and for sharing your knowledge! I look forward to working again with you, you're extremely well-spoken, a great example to follow!

Nov 3, 2024

Chloe

2 English lessons

John is a very good storyteller and very knowledgeable in culture. He is also very patient and always asks thought-provoking questions.

Sep 27, 2024

Estefania Anticona

4 English lessons

I think John is one of the best English teachers I have ever had. He always supports me in everything and is very willing to solve all my doubts. I am always happy to attend classes with him.

Apr 4, 2024

Chloe

2 English lessons

John is very caring and always guides me through the entire class. I've learnt a lot from the two classes. Thank you so much, John!

Sep 30, 2024

Yingying Peng

51 English lessons

I enjoy every lesson with John. We’re reading an amazing novel together, and the conversations and discussions we have always broadens my horizons in literature reading. Reading has always been my hobby, and now it brings so much more joy into my life.

Apr 9, 2024

Estefania Anticona

4 English lessons

I really enjoy my classes with John. His love of teaching is very evident and he is very kind in giving you feedback. I am happy and grateful to him for all his advice.

Mar 29, 2024

Trial Lesson

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