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NOVA (Nara, Japan)

Instructed various student levels in a variety of practical situations to aid them in travel, study-abroad programs, foreign job placement, entrance examinations and conversational skills, etc. Also led advanced, intermediate and lower-level (topic-oriented) discussion groups. Trained in both TOEIC and TOEFL, with some Eiken experience.

Caledonian School (Prague, Czech Republic)

In-company language instructor for such high-profile clients as Komerční Banka, Janssen-Cilag, Seznam.cz, RWE, T-Mobile, Vodaphone, Pepsi and PRE Distrubuce.

English In The Office (Prague, Czech Republic)

In-company language instructor for the daughter company of a large multinational bank, specializing in mortgage loans. Worked directly with senior managers, project managers, HR, IT, accounting and legal staff.

Caledonian School (Prague, Czech Republic)

In-company language instructor for most of the major local and multinational organizations: bank headquarters, governmental ministries, pharmaceutical companies, mobile/web providers, utility suppliers and national tourism services.

EF Institute (Suadiye, Istanbul)

Acted as both a General (in-school) and Business English (in-company) instructor at a highly regarded center for student-based learning. Corporate clients included Bayer, BP, Pirelli and Procter & Gamble. Performed oral-based placement testing for incoming students.

SPĚVÁČEK (Prague, Czech Republic)

Acted as an in-company Business English instructor for individuals and small groups at various corporations in and around central Prague. Clients included Pepsi Co., OMV and Czech Tourism. Also provided training for FCE and CAE certification exams.

International House (Budapest, Hungary)

Four-week intensive teacher training course with a focus on vocabulary/lexis, dealing with (skill level) diversity, classroom management, conveying and clarifying meaning, error correction, pronunciation and grammar as they relate to both receptive and productive skills. Taught ten lessons over a four week period to adult learners of both Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate levels, on a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on student-centered, communicative learning.

Eigo at Cafe (Nara, Japan)

Acted as an instructor for both individuals and small groups, with an emphasis on student participation and grammatical accuracy. Provided feedback, encouraged follow-up questions, structured and facilitated role-play scenarios, etc.

The Ohio State University

University of Cambridge

Four-week intensive teacher training course with a focus on vocabulary/lexis, dealing with (skill level) diversity, classroom management, conveying and clarifying meaning, error correction, pronunciation and grammar as they relate to both receptive and productive skills. Taught ten lessons over a four week period to adult learners of both Pre-and Upper Intermediate levels, on a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on student-centered, communicative learning.

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