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Sean Kivi
Insegnante professionistaInsegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Spagnolo
Altro
Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
Insegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Spagnolo
Altro
Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
Informazioni su di me
Che tipo di insegnante sono
Le mie lezioni e il mio metodo di insegnamento
Curriculum vitae e certificati
Da Stati UnitiVive a Manchester, Regno Unito (16:44 UTC+00:00)
Informazioni su di me
Insegnante di italki dal 21 Jun 2021Argomento di interesseViaggiArteMarketingScienzaTecnologia
I've taught English across 7 countries over the past 15 years to students from over 30 language backgrounds. I hold an MA in Translation Studies from the University of Nottingham and a Texas Bilingual Educator certification.
I specialize in test preparation (DET, IELTS, TOEFL) and academic English for multilingual families. Most of my students are intermediate to advanced learners who know the rules but still hesitate when speaking or writing.
If you've studied for years and still guess on grammar choices, freeze when speaking, or can't explain WHY you said something — my lessons will change how you think about English.Che tipo di insegnante sono
I don't teach rules. I teach thinking.
My approach is grounded in Second Language Acquisition research. Instead of memorizing grammar tables, you learn to understand WHY native speakers make the choices they do. I use a framework called Cognitive Moves — specific thinking tools that help you break down decisions in grammar, vocabulary, and speaking.
I ask a lot of questions. I want you to discover answers, not receive them. My students say lessons feel more like coaching than teaching.
I'm direct, supportive, and I won't waste your time with small talk unless you want it. Le mie lezioni e il mio metodo di insegnamento
Every lesson is diagnostic. I listen to HOW you think, not just WHAT you say. Then I target the gap.
My specialties:
- DET preparation (Speaking, Writing, Literacy)
- IELTS / TOEFL (especially Writing Task 2 and Speaking)
- Grammar for fluency — Past tenses, Present Perfect, Articles
- Academic writing and argumentation
- English strategy for bilingual families
Materials: I create custom exercises based on your errors. No generic worksheets.
Homework: Yes, but focused. I give you one thing to practice, not twenty.
Expect to think. Expect to understand why.Il mio materiale didattico
- File PDF
- File audio
- Documenti di testo
- File immagine
- Grafici e tabelle
- Presentazioni con slide/PPT
- File video
- Assegnazione compiti
Certificati
Bilingual educator certificate - Texas Department of Education - 2021Pass Spanish proficiency exam to C1. Pass language acquisition pedagogy exam. Pass teaching pedagogy.
Certificato verificato
TEFl - International open academy - 2021I took a 120 hour course and passed the final exam.
Certificato verificato
Istruzione
2017 - 2018
Laurea specialistica - Translation studiesTranslation studies degree from Spanish to English.
2008 - 2013
Laurea triennale - Spanish interpretingI have a double major in ASL and Spanish interpreting.
Esperienza di lavoro
2018 - 2021
Curriculum coordinator/TeacherI have curated content to help students successfully pass IELTS to band 7 and 8 and helped many students improve their English from A1 to B2.
Inglese Lezioni
Lezione di prova
0 lezioni completate
USD 10.00+
Past Simple vs Continuous — "Spotlight" Method
B2 - C2Elementi essenziali della lingua0 lezioni completate
USD 25.00
Pacchetto con 4% di sconto
Disponibilità
In base al tuo fuso orario (UTC+00:00)
Lezione di prova
USD 10.00
Il pagamento finale sarà eseguito in dollari americani