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Ryan
Profesor profesional
Enseña
Inglés
Nativo
Habla
Francés
Ruso
Español
Islandés
Alemán
Serbio
English in a friendly, meaningful and global context - with a focus on culture and literature!
Enseña
Inglés
Nativo
Habla
Francés
Ruso
Español
Islandés
Alemán
Serbio
English in a friendly, meaningful and global context - with a focus on culture and literature!
De Estados UnidosVive en Belgrade, Serbia (11:42 UTC+03:00)
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Profesor de italki desde 19 de Sep de 2019Tema de interésMúsicaLecturaArte
I’m a professional teacher, translator and editor with a deep love for languages, literature, music and nature. I was born and raised in the mountains of California.
I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in as many languages as there are days in the week (including my native English). In my free time I play the piano, read literature, write, explore the outdoors, and spend time with family and friends.
Teaching gives me the opportunity to help others while making connections with interesting people around the world. I have 15+ years of teaching experience, an MA in comparative literature, and a BA in Spanish — all of these have equipped me well for the job.Yo como profesor
I’ve taught English, literature and writing in 3 US universities and colleges, a language school in Moscow, and online.
I’m patient, understanding, organized, and progress-oriented. I strive to create a relaxed learning environment which at the same time forces students to express themselves in new, varied, precise and sophisticated ways.
My teaching philosophy reflects what I myself seek as a language student, namely:
1. a caring and cheerful teacher who sincerely wants to help their students grow;
2. intellectually stimulating topics that generate meaningful discussion;
3. ample speaking practice with a focus on language development, vocabulary enrichment, and grammatical accuracy.Mis clases y método de enseñanza
My lessons are based on interesting, current, and high-quality materials. I like using articles, literary essays, short stories and podcasts. My favorite sources are National Geographic, The New Yorker, NPR and more.
I teach using an interactive and communicative approach. We discuss meaningful topics of current interest, and during our conversation I identify any areas that need improvement. The grammatical focus flows naturally from the discussion topic. I strongly believe that reading and writing are crucial skills for improving language abilities. If you are interested in this, I may ask you to read or write something before the lesson. However, what we do is up to you!Mi material didáctico
- Archivo PDF
- Documentos de texto
- Archivos de audio
- Archivos de imagen
- Archivos de vídeo
- Artículos y noticias
- Ejemplos de preguntas de examen
- Gráficos y diagramas
- Deberes
Experiencia laboral
2018 - 2022
Online English Teacher Freelance• Teach online individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
2015 - 2018
English Teacher Language Link Moscow• Conduct group and individual lessons incorporating a wide range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
• Develop meaningful and stimulating classroom materials for students of all ages and ability levels.
• Successfully prepare students for Cambridge exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE) and administer mock exams.
• Welcome new students, evaluate their skill levels and place them into a program that meets their needs.
• Attend professional development workshops.
2012 - 2015
English Professor North Shore / Shoreline Community College•Taught a range of English reading and writing courses for a diverse student body, designing all curricular materials and working closely with students to encourage application and foster success.
• Evaluated all student work, providing individual feedback and support to improve reading and writing skills.
• Collaborated with Dean, academic coordinators and colleagues to ensure excellence for students.
2010 - 2012
English and Writing Professor University of California* Designed and taught university English writing courses and held regular office hours for additional support.
* Taught online writing course, utilizing interactive software and innovative discussion work spaces.
2010 - 2022
Freelance Translator / Editor / Proofreader FreelanceTranslate documents, web pages and applications from Russian, French and Spanish into English.
Edit and proofread texts for context suitability, professionalism and correctness.
Formación
2010 - 2012
Master's - Comparative LiteratureMA in Comparative Literature
Archivo cargado
2003 - 2009
Bachelor's - SpanishBA in Spanish, with a focus on Latin American literature
Archivo cargado
Certificados
French Placement Test CIREFE, Rennes, France 2020Certification of C1 / C2 Level in French
Certificado cargado
5.0
Valoración
188
Estudiantes
3,032
Clases
100%
Asistencia
100%
Respuesta
Inglés clases
Clase de prueba
105 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Speaking Lesson with Vocabulary and Grammar Corrections
B1 - C2Práctica de conversación900 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Paquete con 5% de descuento
Complete English Course: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
A1 - C1General1,688 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Paquete con 5% de descuento
Let's talk about literature
B1 - C2Práctica de conversación179 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Paquete con 5% de descuento
Writing workshop (offline)
B1 - C2General97 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Disponibilidad
Según tu zona horaria (UTC+00:00)
187 opiniones
Alessandra
18 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan's lessons are "food for thought", always inspiring; he is extremely kind and patient, and his deep questions are like exercises for the brain :) Most importantly, he always makes you feel comfortable, which is very important when speaking a foreign language; in short, time flies during his lessons! Thank you Ryan :)
7 de sep de 2021
Konstantin
40 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
It was my first lesson with Ryan and I am so glad that I've decided to study with Ryan. He is friendly and patient.
You are always inspired after a good lesson and I can feel it right now :)
Thank you!
6 de sep de 2021
Mia
136 clases de Inglés
Selección del profesor
Ryan is an excellent teacher. First, His lessons are very organized, I can always learn a lot in every lesson. Second, he is very nice and patient, so I'm not so afraid of making mistakes in his class (I'm always afraid of making mistakes, which is bad, I know). Third, as a linguist, I think he knows what should be focused on in your current English level. In a word, I'm sure I'll continue to learn English from him, and recommend him to people who want to improve their English level.)
25 de nov de 2020
Amy
7 clases de Inglés
great class！ very professional and interesting.
29 de ago de 2023
Rachel
7 clases de Inglés
Perfect teacher, perfect lesson.
24 de ago de 2023
Rachel
7 clases de Inglés
Ryan's lessons are always perfect.
17 de ago de 2023
Clase de prueba
USD 10.00
El pago final se realizará en USD