Ryan
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Ryan
Professionele leerkracht
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Frans
Russisch
Spaans
IJslands
Duits
Servisch
English in a friendly, meaningful and global context - with a focus on culture and literature!
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Frans
Russisch
Spaans
IJslands
Duits
Servisch
English in a friendly, meaningful and global context - with a focus on culture and literature!
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in San Francisco, Verenigde Staten (07:39 UTC-07:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 19 Sep 2019Interest topicMuziekReadingArt
I’m a professional teacher with a deep love for languages, literature, music and nature. I was born and raised in the snowy mountains of California. I'm married and have a daughter who is being raised bilingually.
I’ve dedicated myself to maintaining a high level of competency in several languages. I love to play the piano, read, write, and explore the outdoors.
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.Ik als leerkracht
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.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
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!Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Videobestanden
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
French Placement Test - CIREFE, Rennes, France - 2020Certification of C1 / C2 Level in French
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Opleiding
2010 - 2012
Master - Comparative LiteratureMA in Comparative Literature
2003 - 2009
Bachelor’s - SpanishBA in Spanish, with a focus on Latin American literature
Werkervaring
2018 - 2022
Online English Teacher• 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• 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•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* 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 / ProofreaderTranslate documents, web pages and applications from Russian, French and Spanish into English.
Edit and proofread texts for context suitability, professionalism and correctness.
5.0
Beoordeling
204
Studenten
3,323
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
114 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Speaking Lesson with Vocabulary and Grammar Corrections
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen915 lessen voltooid
USD 26.35+
Pakket met 5% korting
Complete English Course: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing
A1 - C1Algemeen1,938 lessen voltooid
USD 26.35+
Pakket met 5% korting
Let's talk about literature
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen196 lessen voltooid
USD 26.35+
Pakket met 5% korting
Writing workshop (offline)
B1 - C2Algemeen97 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
189 Beoordelingen
Alessandra
18 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 sep. 2021
Konstantin
40 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 sep. 2021
Mia
136 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 nov. 2020
Rachel
19 Engels lessen
Ryan is a very professional and inspiring teacher!
28 mrt. 2024
Vera Zhao
1 Engels les
Ryan was very professional about giving me writing advice. I look forward to taking his class again.
28 okt. 2023
Amy
26 Engels lessen
great class！ very professional and interesting.
29 aug. 2023
Proefles
USD 15.00
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