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From United StatesLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (17:27 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 16, 2020InterestsAnimation & Comics
Growing up in the cosmopolitan city of Chicago taught me to appreciate the value of education. From an early age I developed a love of science, nature, and mathematics. In highschool I was the president of my Ecology Club and started learning about environmental preservation. In highschool I became interested in geopolitical theory and world economics. I earned a Master's in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and started my career as a Corporate Trainer Executive Coach. I have worked for a variety of organizations teaching English and training employees to effectively utilize new software and implement new policies and procedures. help professionals achieve positive long term growth.Me as a Teacher
I have over 17 years of teaching and training experience and I have grown comfortable coaching a variety of international clients. I have 21 years of management experience gained from running restaurants and nightclubs. At University of Illinois I was the president of student associations and gave speeches at professional events and workshops. After receiving my Master’s Degree I trained employees at University of Illinois and then taught English as a Second Language, American History at the City Colleges of Chicago.
Currently I focus on helping professionals and executives expand their vocabulary, utilize creative terminology, and build confidence in their public speaking abilities. My lessons & teaching style
All lessons are dynamic and customized to a client’s needs. Subject matter can be taken from current events, historical data, and traditional English grammar and vocabulary material. My teaching style is professional, light hearted, warm, confident and informative. I like to challenge my clients and ask interesting questions that pertain to their field of study. I also create a course plan so that progress can be tracked and clients can learn what areas require the most focus. Everything leaned in our session will is easily accessible and you will be able revisit old notes and materials to study.
At the end of every session a review is given and actionable advice is shared.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
Certificates
Teach English Online Certificate - International Open Academy - 2019Learned best practices for conducting online English lessons
Learned online tutor management skills for children and adults
Certificate verified
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2019TESOL certification
Certificate verified
Education
1995 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport and TourismSpecialized in events management
Duke and Mary Regnier Scholarship – award received for excellence in Recreation Management
President of the Student Section of the National Parks and Recreation Association
2000 - 2001
Master's - Masters of Human Resources and Industrial RelationsDegree focusing on effectively and successfully managing training an organization's staff.
2000-2001 Verizon Fellow – award given to graduate students with exemplary GRE scores
Work Experience
1996 - 2000
English Immersion Camp DirectorTaught English and literature to elementary school children
Teach staff their responsibilities in activities during staff training.
Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.
Write and check all lesson plans for creative English immersion programming.
Keep records on all participants; help them progress from beginner to advanced levels
2003 - 2006
Human Resources TrainerHelped implement a new internet based employee database, NESSIE.
Created and led training workshops on the new technology portals.
Instructed employees on human resource policies
2006 - 2017
ESL InstructorConducted Beginning to Advanced English as a Second Language courses.
High student retention rate and high student approval rating on end of semester student surveys.
Created and ran a conversation group and a job skills group.
Substituted ESL and of all levels. Created lessons on demand.
Motivated students to interact with each other and build confidence in their speaking ability
2020 - 2020
English TeacherConduct online English lessons for students ages 5 and up.
Use Manycam, visual props and other methods to keep students engaged
Use Total Physical Response to enhance the teaching experience
2020 - 2020
Corporate English TrainerProvide tailored Business English lessons to improve employee interaction with clients
Coach employees on public speaking, negotiations, and other client facing interactions
Create and maintain an online reference materials
Teach English to professionals catered towards management and decision making
Negotiation skills training
Résumé writing & editing
Job interview preparation
Software and Application localization services
2020 - 2021
Executive CoachHelp professionals achieve positive long term change in leadership behavior
Help facilitate organizational changes
Help executives adapt to their roles effectively
2020 - 2021
Educational Content CreatorWriting scripts for educational and content marketing videos
On Camera and Voice over work
Recording video and audio
Editing video and color and sound correction
Publishing finished content to social media and for private client use
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Rating
224
Students
1,242
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
107 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
FORMAL/INFORMAL FREE TALK
B1 - C2Conversation26 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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159 Reviews
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I decided to join Andre's Hip Hop and R & B culture and was really impressed! Andre is simply knowledgeable about what he teaches which I'm sure you'll never be disappointed. It thought I knew some, but he blessed me with a lot of new stuff. The class has helped me appreciate the history behind my favorite kind of music. Thank you so much, and look forward to our next chat!
Jun 9, 2020
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1 English lesson
I can 100% recommend Andre as a teacher. His remarks are on the point, he is up-to-date and initiates lively discussions.
May 26, 2021
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1 English lesson
Good class and teacher
May 18, 2021
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6 English lessons
Great practice.
May 26, 2021
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6 English lessons
Great class as always.
May 24, 2021
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1 English lesson
His teaching was well prepared and he made the best use of 30 mins. Thank you.
May 13, 2021
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