Patrick Pittman
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Patrick Pittman
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Spanish
German
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
Spanish
German
From United StatesLiving in Oakland, United States (00:05 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 21, 2019Interest topicTravelSports & FitnessMusic
Hi, my name is Patrick Pittman and I was born in Southern California. My instructional skills proved as a major success early on in my life as I led my own All-Star Cheerleading Squad to back-to-back national championships before venturing into the entertainment industry as a Casting Director in Hollywood, responsible for bringing out the best in actors.
My real strength has always been in sharing my knowledge with everyone I meet. This quality took me to Korea, where I taught English for 10 years & learned how to connect with people of different English levels from all around the world. I live in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, teaching English to people of all ages & walks of life.Me as a Teacher
During my 20+ years teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) in the USA, South Korea and Mexico I have taught students of all levels, ages (3 to 93), nationalities, and backgrounds. I really loved this experience and continue to enjoy helping students like you achieve their goals.
I am very kind, patient, funny and genuinely interested in your personality, life & goals. The most important thing to me is that you feel absolutely comfortable in my class, which I promise to achieve every time.
Whether you are at a beginner, intermediate or advanced level, I can help you in all areas, including Conversation, Grammar, Writing, Pronunciation, Accent Reduction, Business English and many more.My lessons & teaching style
I can help you with a variety of topics, including:
- Interview preparation
- Business English (Presentations, Meetings, etc.)
- Presentation
- Pronunciation
- Accent Reduction
- Writing & Reading
- Overcoming the language barrier & improving your English-confidence
- Life skills & cultural awareness
- Proofreading
Our classes adapt to your individual goals & needs. I will let you speak most of the time about the topics of your choice, whether that be your job, life or hobbies. During our class, I will then provide you with helpful tips to improve your pronunciation, grammar, accent, connotation and ultimately confidence.
My classes always adapt to your goals, level, and personality.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) - myTEFL - 2020The "Teaching English as a Foreign Language" certification program covers areas such as Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Media & Technology as well as a module on Testing.
Certificate uploaded
B.A. English - California State University San Bernardino - 2003
Certificate uploaded
Reference Letter - Intercultural Institute Of California - 2019
Certificate uploaded
Reference Letter - TALK School of Languages - 2019
Certificate uploaded
Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - Creative Writing
Work Experience
2003 - 2005
General Education Instructor
2005 - 2007
Assistant Head TeacherResponsible for publishing, Writing, Editing, Copy Editing English Language textbooks, Creating Interactive English experience, Creating Curriculum, Debate Team Advisor, Teaching English Grammar, Conversation, Creating Curriculum, TOEIC and SAT Prep, Organizing Teachers’ Schedules, Samsung Corporate Specialty Courses, responsible for teaching conversational Business English to Management team within Samsung Building Division, teaching general conversation English
2007 - 2011
English TeacherResponsible for teaching English Grammar, Conversational English, teaching General Conversation English, creating Curriculum, After-school Program, Summer/Winter Intensive Programs, Teachers’ Intensive Program, English Festival Advisor, English club representative, After School Program Coordinator, TOEIC and SAT Prep.
2011 - 2012
Extended Day TeacherResponsible for teaching Performance Arts, Film-Making Class, Annual Stage Production Faculty Advisor, After-school Homework Support, Creating Curriculum, Student dismissal.
2012 - Present
Intensive English InstructorResponsible for Intensive Academic track, Conversation class, IELTS Plus Intensive English, TOEFL Plus Intensive English, TOEFL iBT program. Student career counseling, Remedial Training, professional development training, Business/Entrepreneur training, Student Activity Coordinating, Academic Advisor.
2015 - Present
Program DirectorOrganizing All-Inclusive Summer, Winter, Intensive Study and Concierge Programs for international students, planning and executing overnight excursions to Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sacramento, San Francisco, offering educational tours through the Silicon Valley and into top tier companies, such as YouTube and Google, offering Corporate events for entrepreneurs/businessmen visiting the Silicon Valley.
2017 - Present
Business English InstructorThis Experience has taught me a lot about teaching Business English in a classroom setting.
2017 - 2020
Private English InstructorThis Experience has taught me a lot about teaching one-on-one Business English.
2017 - 2020
Corporate English InstructorThis Experience has taught me a lot about teaching Business English.
4.9
Rating
1,103
Students
4,552
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
619 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Interview Preparation - Get the job you deserve - All industries
A1 - C2Business274 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 5% off
Conversational Masterclass - Get your point across and influence people and situations
A1 - C2Conversation Practice2,648 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Accent Reduction - Sound like an American native speaker, no matter where you are from
A1 - C2General560 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Package with 10% off
Business English - Successfully Perform Resumes & Emails, Phone Calls, Pitching, Selling and much more
A1 - C2Business255 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Package with 5% off
NEW: Grammar Review - Perfect your English grammar with all its tenses, clauses and conditions
A1 - C2General158 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
NEW: Proofreading/Editing - Have an important document that needs to be proofread? This class is for you!
A1 - C2General38 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
420 Reviews
Emad
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been learning English with Patrick for a few months, both in San Francisco and on italki online. My English has gotten a lot better, and I'm going to keep taking classes with him.Patrick knows how to make a learning plan just for you. He listens to what you need and makes sure the lessons fit you perfectly. This makes learning faster and more fun.He's also really honest. If there's something you need to work on, he'll tell you straight up. It might be tough to hear sometimes, but it's super helpful for getting better.Patrick is great at getting you to talk more. Even if you're shy or worried about making mistakes, he helps you feel comfortable. He's all about helping you find what you're good at and what you need to improve.He's also good with lots of different students. No matter where you're from or how you like to learn, Patrick can help.
I really enjoy the classes and how they're just right for me. I'm definitely sticking with him for more lessons.
Mar 12, 2024
Kamil
91 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson as usual. Patrick helps me to improve my english very well. I can feel my confidence and fluency grown up a lot since our first class together. I can talk with Patrick for the plenty of topics which makes the classes very interesting.
Sep 22, 2020
natalia
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love Patrick's Lessons, he teachs in a passionate and easy-going way that makes the lessons very interesting and fun. I've learned with him about identifying common errors in pronunciation, how to reduce them, and also how to use some American expressions in a sentence. I definitely will take more classes with him. I recommend him to the entire italki community!
Jul 25, 2020
Margarita
11 English lessons
Highly recommended Patrick to improve your pronunciation and be better at speaking English! Taught me a lot which I can never learn from the traditional class, highly recommend.
Mar 31, 2024
Silvia Carnicero
41 English lessons
I love the lessons with Patrick. They become my favourite time of the week. The time flies by when we talk and we have very interesting conversations. I have also gained the confidence to speak English fluently and feel comfortable in my working environment.
Mar 27, 2024
Chaos Lee
1 English lesson
This man sucks
Mar 25, 2024
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