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From United StatesLiving in Panama City, Panama (11:46 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 10, 2020Me as a Teacher
I am a seasoned teacher with a corporate background prior to my teaching career. I not only help you learn and perfect your new language but I also help you learn HOW you learn best. Everyone has their own learning style and that insight can make a huge difference in the ease, speed, and success in your language acquisition. I care about my students and their success. I too and still in the process of improving my second language, Spanish. The process has been so fascinating and exciting to me and it has opened up the entire world for me. I can now travel with confidence that I get communicate most anywhere in the world. (English and Spanish are 2 of the 3 most widely spoken languages.) My lessons & teaching style
My learning style is what is called the Gradual Release Process: "I do, we do, you do". I show you how, we do it together, then you demonstrate what you have learned. In this way, I can be certain that I have presented the material in the best manner for you, the student. If, for whatever reason, you did not grasp it, we go back and redo the process until you do.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
Education
2004 - 2006
Bachelor’s - Exceptional Education with ESL CertificationBachelor's Degree in Education with Certifications/Endorsements in ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages), Business Education, Reading
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society 3.8 gpa
Work Experience
1998 - 2012
Attendance Specialist, TeacherPrior to teaching, I was an attendance specialist working with at risk you with attendance issues. Once I received my teaching degree I taught mostly in Dropout Prevention including programs with 2nd language English Learners. I took a leave of absense then retired from Florida schools to teach in International Schools in Panama as well as adult professionals and students (High School and University) preparing to take their TOEFL, SAT, and ACT in order to be able to study abroad.
2013 - 2018
Teacher, Exceptional Education SpecialistIn the Oxford School I taught middle, high school, and adult classes in English as a Second Language. Here I was extensively trained in the Cambridge Curriculum which I continue to teach for those students wishing to obtain their Cambridge leveled certifications. In addition, I taught second language English speaking teachers to qualify for their FCE (Cambridge certification to teacher other subjects in English)
2017 - 2019
founderI founded/co-founded these 2 companies. The Language Village is a physical language school that teaches TOEFL, SAT, ACT, Cambridge and English as a Second Language. When I left to form my own company (Open With English), we were in the process of forming another division that would provide Spanish Immersion classes for foreign residents and tourists. O.W.E. is basically the same type of program. Both programs also provide TEFL Certificates.
2017 - 2019
AmbassadorThis is a volunteer position to provide Duolingo events. Mine in both Panama City and Pedasi are English/Spanish language exchange events. In cooperation with Duolingo, we facilitate free fun events so that neighbors, friends, business people, anyone, can gather in a fun environment to practice their new language.
4.9
Rating
127
Students
418
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
69 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Getting to know you! ( Available for TRIAL)
A1 - C2Conversation124 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Cambridge English Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 (All available for TRIAL)
A1 - C1Language Essentials61 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Conversation and Discussion Topics (Available for Trial)
A1 - C2Conversation144 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
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61 Reviews
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1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
It was great! Besides our introductions, we managed to cover a bit of everything during the hour and I totally appreciated the feedback Janet gave me throughout the session. I'd also like to thank you for the materials and resources provided in this first class. I think you've been wonderful and I'll be back soon! Thanks again.
Oct 21, 2020
b3e451
16 English lessons
thank you so much. so happy.
May 26, 2021
b3e451
16 English lessons
i am really happy to have class with you.
May 17, 2021
84c6d0
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
1000% recommend her.
Aug 5, 2020
b3e451
16 English lessons
和老师一起上课，每次都特别开心，谢谢你。
May 23, 2021
de78ff
1 English lesson
Awesome lesson. I really enjoyed talking to Janet and getting to know her better!!!
May 16, 2021
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