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Karen
location NY - United States, 10970
Member Since: 2 November 2009 | Last Login: 2 November 2009 | Membership: Free | Accepting New Assignments: Yes
Native Country: United States | Languages: English
Services: Seminar | Personal Tutoring | Corporate Training
MY MESSAGE TO YOU
I love language. I love working with international students and helping them improve their English speaking skills. It's a beautiful thing to share and learn about other cultures; and understanding one's language makes that possible. Please contact me, I look forward to working with you.
bulletKEYWORD
English, ESL, online English
bulletEDUCATION
Masters Degree
African-American Studies
Teaching English to Speakers of other languages/Business English
bulletEXPERIENCE
Teaching/Tutoring: 10 yrs

PREFERENCES
American TESOL Institute


DETAILED SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Corporate Training: Public Speaking, Spoken English, Written English, Business English

Personal Tutoring: Spoken English, Written English, Grade School

Languages and Proficiency:
English - Full professional

INDUSTRY SPECIALIZATION
Social Sciences, Hospitality Industry, History/Politics, Film - Theatre, Education/Training, Computers/IT

PRICING
Corporate Training ( USD) MinMax
Per training hour (45 min.) Onsite / Other location
50.00
60.00
Per training hour (45 min.) My office
40.00
50.00
Per training hour (45 min.) Online
30.00
40.00
Tutoring / Teaching ( USD) MinMax
Per teaching hour (45 min.) Onsite / Other location
40.00
50.00
Per teaching hour (45 min.) My office
30.00
40.00
Per teaching hour (45 min.) Online
25.00
30.00
TERMS OF PAYMENT
PayPal, Credit Card, Cash, Check

AVAILABILITY GRID
DaysMoTuWeTuFriSaSu
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Travel DistanceUp to 25 miles

EMPLOYERS & CLIENTS
Tompkins Cortland Community College (Global Connections)
Columbus State Community College (Language Institute)
Catholic Social Services

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
TESOL Certificate
TESOL Business Certificate
bulletABOUT ME
I am a native New Yorker born and raised in the Bronx. I have friends from many countries; some are former students. I am a dedicated, creative ESL instructor who recently volunteered in Ghana.

bulletHOBBIES
Interests: travel, reading, fitness, dance and human rights issues.

bulletSTATUS
Single

bulletMY FAVOURITES
BOOK: The Women of Brewster Place

LAST READ BOOK: Chasing America


Why Me?
What makes you the best person for your job?
I am an energetic creative teacher who is committed to teaching. I enjoy teaching people from other countries and I try to use real life experiences to engage my students.

What is your best project so far? Why?
Training teachers and students in Ghana on how to turn everyday materials into innovative teaching tools. This was an untapped area and the students were excited about the possibilities.


What do your students / customers say about you?
She cares about the needs of her students and she encourages them to reach for the stars and jump at the opportunities that life offers.