Honours B.A. in English with years of tutoring experience gives ESL classes to all ages.

Methodology

My teaching classes use conversation and role playing techniques to make the student comfortable while establishing common English language conventions. A typical class will begin with key vocabulary and move to grammar while using examples in a conversational style catered to the student's level of understanding.

Background

I have an Honours B.A. in English, Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Toronto along with years of private tutoring and teaching experience. This extensive background gives me the breadth to successfully teach any student and obtain results.

Rates

Rate for online lessons : $ 35/h

Lessons offered by Brandon

Individual

In group

The lessons will be held

at your home

webcam

Taught subjects

Vocabulary - English
ESL
Oral expression - English
Writing comprehension - English
Listening comprehension - English
Writing expression - English

Levels

Elementary School
Junior High / Middle School
High School
College
University
Adult Education
Masters/ Graduate School
Early childhood education
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
For children

Brandon's Resume

Brandon
Montreal, Quebec |

With an Honours Bachelor in English and Philosophy and hundreds of hours private tutoring I am well qualified to teach English as a second language. I have taught students from many countries including China, the Middle East, and French-Canada giving me a familiarity with common challenges each speaker must overcome. Additionally, my extensive travels have granted me a sensitivity to particular cultural differences that allow for a smooth educational experience.

Education
HONOURS BACHELORS | 2008 | UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
· Major: English, Philosophy
· Minor: Political Science
· Related coursework: Emphasis on linguistics and history

Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· I have a wide range of management roles, from organizing university clubs to international programs in foreign countries to supervising service staff in restaurants. These varied experiences has taught me the importance of balancing motivation and understanding to sustain a productive staff.

SALES
· I have extensive retail sales experience early in my work career that has continued to pay dividends by reminding me that the client’s needs must always be met to ensure the company succeeds.

COMMUNICATION
· I have addressed audiences of thousands and conducted dozens of television interviews and also regularly participated in inter-departmental meetings in which choosing the right words were essential.

LEADERSHIP
· I have lead teams in large and small companies as well as extracurricular campus groups during my time at the University of Toronto. Initiative and decisiveness I balance with listening skills thanks to my leadership experience.

Experience
PRIVATE ESL TUTOR | INDEPENDENT | DECEMBER 2015 – MARCH 2018
· Making lesson plans catered to the needs of Chinese, Arabic, and Kurdish students
FUNCTIONALITY & TRANSLATION TESTER | BABEL KEYWORDS | 2012 - 2017
· Worked on the most successful publications for companies such as Warner Bros. and Ubisoft

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