Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
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Think in English, don't translate. SLA-based methodology for DET, IELTS, TOEFL & academic English.
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Başlangıç: Amerika Birleşik DevletleriYaşadığı yer: Manchester, Birleşik Krallık (16:44 UTC+00:00)
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21 Jun 2021 tarihinden bu yana italki öğretmeni
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bilingual educator certificate - Texas Department of Education - 2021Pass Spanish proficiency exam to C1. Pass language acquisition pedagogy exam. Pass teaching pedagogy.
Sertifika onaylandı
TEFl - International open academy - 2021I took a 120 hour course and passed the final exam.
Sertifika onaylandı
Eğitim
2017 - 2018
Yüksek Lisans - Translation studiesUniversity of NottinghamTranslation studies degree from Spanish to English.
2008 - 2013
Lisans - Spanish interpretingUniversity of HoustonI have a double major in ASL and Spanish interpreting.
İş Deneyimi
2018 - 2021
Curriculum coordinator/TeacherLU English - London, Birleşik KrallıkI 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.