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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
German
Spanish
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
German
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Colorado Springs, United States (00:34 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 29, 2021Me as a Teacher
I use the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach where the learner acquires English proficiency by actually using the language in authentic learner-centered conversations tailored to the learner's interest areas. My lessons & teaching style
I use the communicative language teaching and sound pedagogical methods endorsed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students learn grammar incidentally through real conversations and or activities that serve an authentic purpose.
I focus on language that is relevant to the learner and pragmatically useful in authentic situations in English speaking environments.
I focus on helping the learner in multiple areas to include but not limited to: conversation skills - boost confidence, pronunciation, social skills, interview skills, preparation on standardized tests, and much more...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Senior Instructor of Foreign Languages - USAFA, Department of Foreign Languages - 2021Academic promotion to "Senior Instructor (Lecturer) of Foreign Languages" USAFA, Department of Foreign Languages.
Certificate verified
Oxford English Placement Test (C2 Proficient) - Oxford University Press - 2021Use of English: C2 (highest score)
Listening: C2 (highest score)
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Political ScienceBA Political Science with minor in Japanese
2006 - 2010
Master's - Political Science - International RelationsMS International Relations
2015 - 2016
Master's - Applied Linguistics - Second Language Teaching199-page master's thesis focusing on teaching English and Japanese as second languages.
Griswold, Tarin Christopher, "Best Practices in Second Language Teaching: A Holistic Doctrine Based on Research and Experience" (2016). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports. 774.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/774
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Senior Instructor of Foreign Languages
2015 - 2016
Faculty - Intensive English Language InstituteUniversity level ESL instructor.
2010 - 2014
Associate: Senior AnalystBooz Allen Hamilton is a Fortune 500 company.
5.0
Rating
30
Students
69
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Conversation | Accent, Pronunciation, Grammar, Confidence
A1 - C2Conversation34 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 8% off
Politics and International Affairs in English | Content Based Instruction
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
English Conversation | Social Skills, Etiquette
A1 - C2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
News English - Current Events | Gain English Fluency by Authentic Materials
A1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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16 Reviews
f6e66c
5 English lessons
Me encanto la clase, fue mejor de lo que esperaba. Tomare más clases con el.
May 2, 2021
ab5d75
2 English lessons
It was great. We discussed about some interesting and current topics. Christopher gave me a lot of advanced vocabulary to debate. He was very patient. I highly recommend him. You can make a remarkable progress with him.
Apr 20, 2021
79e659
6 English lessons
Great, I felt comfortable, I'll take the next class with him...!
Apr 14, 2021
05cf60
1 English lesson
I needed a teacher to prepare for the ACTFL OPI test, he had enough knowledge about this test and helped me very well. Thanks to Christopher, I think I've developed confidence in this test.
Apr 26, 2021
ab5d75
2 English lessons
The conversation with Christofer was great. He encourage you giving some tips to improve.
Apr 18, 2021
d524ee
3 English lessons
Insanely good tks
Mar 9, 2021
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