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Online English Teaching

My name is Derek Donaghy and I am a born and bred native English speaker from the United Kingdom. I have been working as a teacher for over 12 years in the English Primary education system. During this time I have had the opportunity to teach children coming into our school with little or no knowledge of the English language. Helping to prepare them for the formal SATs examinations. Although I teach the whole primary curriculum (English, Maths, Science, etc.) I am passionate about teaching English. Teaching English to non-English speakers is one of my favorite activities, because I like to share my enthusiasm about language learning with my students.
Prior to this I worked for many years in the printing industry, firstly as a typesetter and then as an editor both of which required a high level of expertise in use of the English language.
Studying a new language is an exciting adventure, because there are always new topics and themes to explore. Although I'm a native English speaker, learning new things every day from my students and surroundings adds to the positive experience that teaching a foreign language brings into my life.
I have many interests and hobbies including reading, watching and participating in sports (running is another passion of mine), watching documentaries and interesting films. I particularly enjoy traveling. I also enjoy communicating with other people which makes teaching English the perfect job for me.
Role: Tutor
Age: 68
Gender: M
Subjects taught: English
Qualifications: I have a B.Ed(Hons) in Primary Education after studying at Plymouth University, England. In recent years I have studied with 'i-to-i' and was awarded a pass in their online TEFL Courses: A and B totaling 120 hours of study. To pass the course I had to demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver successful lessons for students of English as a Foreign Language. I have been working as a primary school teacher for over 12 years and the planning, delivery and classroom management skills I have been taught are fully transferable to teaching English as a second language. I also received a certificate in 'i-to-i's' Teaching English Online Course. I also had to show that I could plan relevant and motivating lessons and activities. Being an experienced classroom teacher I fully understand the importance of planning and delivering lessons that motivate, interest and stretch the learner.
Languages spoken: English
Education level: Bachelor
Teaching levels: College/University
Hourly fee (US$) min: 15 max: 20
Fee and payment details: Trial lesson $5 (15 mins). I use Paypal for transactions.
Time table: Please contact me and we can organise teaching time.
Country: United Kingdom         State/Province: West Midlands
Zip Code: B43 5QB
Max distance: Only online or tutor's home/office
Tutoring mode: Online, Email
Experience: Whether students want to improve their communication skills in English, be more confident when writing emails, letters or social media responses, need to prepare presentations for university or work, fill in application forms or improve promotion prospects, I will create an individualized student learning plan for them. In whatever way the student needs to use English, we will work together to focus on the language they need when communicating with other English speakers. Whether they require speaking, listening, reading or writing skills, using student directed learning we will work together to achieve their goals.
As an experienced teacher I know that lessons should be challenging but just as importantly, fun and enjoyable. This will help them to move closer to achieving their objectives of being successful English communicators. I truly believe that learning a language should be an enjoyable experience. Being able to communicate in an additional language is a wonderful achievement.
Nbr. years experience: 12
Current occupation: School Teacher
Reason for tutoring: Primary job
Available for contract: No
Time since last visit: 5 years (2018-08-23 18:14 UTC)


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