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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Dresden, Germany (01:22 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 18, 2021Me as a Teacher
I have over twenty years experience teaching English to1000s of students, professionals, retirees, and children. My students have gone on to become Fulbright Scholars and work and study abroad. I also have an MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL with a specialty in Intercultural Communication and online learning. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are interactive and focused on the students' wants and needs. I assess the students' levels and pick the appropriate lessons to help the students become skilled in the areas they are particularly interested in. I employ interactive lessons that get the students speaking, writing and using English naturally.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Top 100 Leaders in Education - Global Forum for Education and Learning - 2019
Certificate verified
ACTDEC 100 Hr TESOL Certificate - Coventry House International Ontesol - 2012
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2017
Master's - Applied Linguistics and TESOLSpecial focus on e-learning, telecollaboration, and intercultural communication
Master's thesis: Identifying Intercultural, Language and Technical Competences Necessary for Effective Communication in Global Virtual Teams
1988 - 1993
Bachelor’s - Architecture
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
FounderWith CQLingo, I focus on a combination of both intercultural communication and English lessons. I teach at universities, give online and local lessons in groups as well as individual coaching, and offer seminars for businesses, chambers of commerce and non-profits. I also offer beginners German lessons to local refugees.
2015 - 2019
TranslatorTranslations and proofreading of websites, flyers, videos, conference presentations, business presentations, Non-fiction forewords, software demos, business and technical documentation, project management documentation.
2008 - 2017
Language TeacherDocent for specialized instruction (Foreign Languages) Subjects taught (English for …): Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, Geoinformation - CEFR Level B2; Interdisciplinary Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering Management – CEFR Level C1; International Business – CEFR Level C2; Program development for partner university compact language courses, Intensive ERASMUS courses
1998 - 2008
Freelance English TeacherTechnical University Dresden and University of Applied Sciences Dresden: Subject and Project-related English as freelancing English docent; Community College Dresden - Business and Conversational English; private individuals at home and children in kindergarten - Beginners' English
1994 - 2003
Freelance ArchitectDesign to construction management for the construction of a duplex home and garage. Design for the renovation and adaptive re-use of a barn in a historic 3-sided court farm to an apartment and spa.
1988 - 1993
Architectural InternDesign development to construction planning for renovations and new construction, secretarial work
5.0
Rating
26
Students
80
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
English Fluency
A2 - C2Conversation63 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 5% off
Academic Writing
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
12 Reviews
82e1e7
20 English lessons
The Best!
Apr 21, 2021
98fe7b
8 English lessons
great lessons)
Apr 1, 2021
82e1e7
20 English lessons
Simply the Best!
Mar 29, 2021
82e1e7
20 English lessons
Always a great pleasure to talk to Darlene.
Apr 15, 2021
98fe7b
8 English lessons
Great teacher :D
Mar 30, 2021
c01506
1 English lesson
Molto bene. Insegnante brava e gentile.
Mar 29, 2021
Trial Lesson
USD 20.00
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