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Sean Kivi
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Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
Ensina
Inglês
Nativo
Fala
Espanhol
Outros
Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
Sobre Mim
Minha atuação como professor
Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
Currículo e certificados
De Estados UnidosMora em Manchester, Reino Unido (16:44 UTC+00:00)
Sobre Mim
Professor da italki desde 21 de Jun de 2021Tópico de interesseViagemArteMarketingCiênciasTecnologia
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.Minha atuação como professor
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. Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
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.Meu material de ensino
- Arquivo PDF
- Arquivos de áudio
- Documentos de texto
- Arquivos de imagem
- Gráficos e tabelas
- Slides de apresentação/PPT
- Arquivos de vídeo
- Lições de casa
Certificados
Bilingual educator certificate - Texas Department of Education - 2021Pass Spanish proficiency exam to C1. Pass language acquisition pedagogy exam. Pass teaching pedagogy.
Certificado verificado
TEFl - International open academy - 2021I took a 120 hour course and passed the final exam.
Certificado verificado
Formação educacional
2017 - 2018
Mestrado - Translation studiesTranslation studies degree from Spanish to English.
2008 - 2013
Do bacharelado - Spanish interpretingI have a double major in ASL and Spanish interpreting.
Experiência profissional
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.
Inglês Aulas
Aula Experimental
0 aulas concluídas
USD 10.00+
Past Simple vs Continuous — "Spotlight" Method
B2 - C2Fundamentos de Linguagem0 aulas concluídas
USD 25.00
Pacote com 4% de desconto
Disponibilidade
Com base no seu fuso horário (UTC+00:00)
Aula Experimental
USD 10.00
O pagamento final será efetuado em dólares americanos