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English Language Training for Professional and Personal Development

Do you communicate in English with clients, colleagues, or people close to you? Do you want your pronunciation, expression, and comprehension to feel more natural and relaxed?

Are you trying to improve your English, but aren't sure which program and/or level fits you the best?

Are you interested in learning and practicing in real-world contexts in pursuit of accomplishing your goals?

Are you ready to enjoy using English even more while still achieving longer-lasting learning?

I'm a TEFL-certified, native English teacher from the United States of America with over ten years of professional experience all around the world supporting learners of all levels to speak more fluently and express themselves more deeply in English.

My approach begins with learning more about your specific learning journey, interests, and goals. This is the starting point for me to be able to tailor the feedback, learning materials, and lesson plans according to your language background, levels, and target objectives.

I believe that language learning always begins with building upon your capabilities in order to challenge you progressively and create longer lasting learning outcomes. Through the methods and techniques we will use, I have acquired fluency in both Spanish and Dutch; therefore, I can understand, translate, and provide instruction in these languages to support your English learning.

As I'm currently earning a second Bachelor's degree in English Language & Culture at Leiden University in the Netherlands, I am learning a great deal more about linguistics, pronunciation, grammar, academic research, writing, and how to facilitate effective communication in English. I'm specifically focused on English education through applied linguistics, language acquisition and performance methodologies, such as the use of English as a Lingua Franca amongst native and non-native speakers.

I have earned certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language(TEFL-320hr) and Hatha Yoga & Meditation Instruction(CYT-200hr). Continuing education has helped me to recognize the enormous importance of individual learning in combination with group work/training and feedback to improve one's practice and performance.

I will immediately share appropriate and useful resources as well as feedback for your learning and practice.

I can create interactive content during/after training sessions (audio, visual, literary) as requested to give you a competitive advantage beyond the context of the lessons for your own self-study as well.

Please contact me for more detailed descriptions of training sessions, levels, or anything else related to the lessons I have on Apprentus (including Hatha Yoga & Meditation). I’m very grateful to pursue this life path and share in the creation of cooperative practice and learning environments with fellow students!

Extra information

Availability times are flexible and possible to change as necessary.

My services are registered in the Netherlands under the (conscious) enterprise, Unbranded English a.k.a. Manifest Our Destiny.

Location

At student's location: Around Oegstgeest, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Gortestraat, Leiden, Nederland
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults
Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:Dutch, English, Spanish

About Me

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I truly love learning and it's potential for connecting people around the world. Learning makes it possible to cooperate and discover how to maximize positive impacts for ourselves and others.

I've lived in Leiden since 2016 with my partner and son and we're staying for awhile! I have served since 2016 as a volunteer and treasurer on the board of directors for a Dutch non-profit, Rumbo(formerly Homeless Child) Foundation. Our projects focus on cooperating with local development organizations to facilitate education, empowerment, health care and support for children, young adults, and women in Honduras.

Even before immigrating to Europe, I've been working, sharing, and learning with people all around the world for nearly fifteen years. All along my journey I've relied on learning from my upbringing, experiences, and education to be able to connect and cooperate with countless individuals.

I believe language is shaped significantly by influences from our surroundings (ie culture, community, etc.), therefore a wholistic perspective is critical to achieving progress in language learning and training. Together we can create and innovate new ways in which you use language more naturally; recognizing the enormous importance of individual learning in combination with group training and feedback to improve your practice and fluency level.

As a student in the BA English Language & Culture degree at Leiden University, I am learning a great deal about how to learn & communicate effectively in English. Of particular importance are the language acquisition and performance methodologies, such as through dialogue in English as a Lingua Franca.

I love learning and dialogue about literature, culture, philosophy, poetry, prose, and the history of the English language. It's fascinating to learn about a language which has changed and incorporated so many other languages!

As I get further in my studies I will continue investing in and improving my abilities to provide more valuable feedback and instruction to students. I'm very grateful to pursue this life path and share in the creation of a cooperative practice and learning environment with fellow students.

As an educator here on Apprentus, it would be my pleasure to share a learning experience with you! We can speak about your goals and get some context to find out how to accomplish them!

Education

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Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, English Language & Culture, University of Leiden, 2023-present. 8.0 avg.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Corporate Finance & Real Estate, University of South Carolina, 2010. Honors College, A-level courses: Rhetoric, Professional Communication, Strategic Management, Fundamentals of Business, and Commercial Law.

Experience / Qualifications

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2016: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 320-hour certification. Premier TEFL, online course and in-person teaching of conversational and professional English to adults in Poland & Czech Republic.

2017: I founded the conscious enterprise, Unbranded English/Manifest Our Destiny, which focuses on language training, coaching, and embodiment work. All sessions are organized through this entity and applicable taxes are paid in the Netherlands.

2019: Hatha Yoga & Meditation instructor (CYT-Yoga Alliance) 200-hour certification, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Orleans, France.

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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  • Instructor since October 2023
  • 1 repeat student
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