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English (ESL) with Jim K.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks Italian
Teaching since 1982
TEFL/TESL Certification

    About Jim K.

    5.0
    (5)
    I'm an experienced, creative, funny, and motivated ESL/EFL teacher who enjoys helping busy adults learn English and accomplish their goals. You bring the commitment and I'll bring well-planned lessons and creative energy to make your time productive and enjoyable. You and I will tailor lessons to your English language level, interests and needs. But most importantly, I'll create a safe space for you to explore speaking a new language, challenge yourself, make mistakes, and become confident with how you communicate in English. I am a writer, artist, photographer, and marketing communications professional, and can add activities for students interested in vocabulary and skills for these fields. You’ll also find that I enjoy conversations about culture and heritage, and especially food! Most of all, I respect your time and your experience as an adult learner. You most likely have a job, a family, strong experience in your native country, and a lot to learn in your new home—and all of this can be overwhelming. I will always keep these in mind, make your lessons productive, bring a lot of humor, and show the greatest respect for your desire to learn and accomplish your dreams.

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    James
    I welcome this opportunity to highly recommend Jim K. for this teaching position. I've known Jim for twenty six years and in that time I've gotten to know him as a loyal friend, as we shared family and life experiences. As a talented and creative artist, Jim brings these skills to his extensive use of computer and visual technology. As well as being a visual artist, Jim is also a skilled and creative writer with extensive verbal and communication skills. This is evident in his many written descriptions of visual art and our many discussions about art and technology. His extensive knowledge of art is the result of his extensive travel and his passion for beauty in all that he does. His enthusiasm is evident whenever he shares new ideas or new life goals. Always quick to laugh and with a positive attitude, it's a pleasure to share his company. Jim is sincere, talented, creative, caring, intelligent, curious, articulate, with strong problem solving skills. He will be an asset to any educational endeavor.
    Posted Nov 9, 2017
    Michael
    Teacher's studio
    Jim is a great teacher for many reasons, but first and foremost, is his patience and understanding. Instead of pointing you in the right direction, he takes you by the hand and shows you the way. He also has a sense of humor, so mistakes turn into real opportunities to learn. He is a true asset to anyone looking to learn.
    Posted Nov 8, 2017
    Ana
    Online
    Jim is a warm, and patient person, who has a natural understanding of languages. He can make references and connections between words in different languages that are very helpful. A great since of humor, and a wonderful wit with words will keep you laughing and make it fun to learn. I strongly recommend Jim as a teacher.
    Posted Nov 8, 2017
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    Experience

    Freelance ESL Teacher

    Sep, 1995 - Present

    Self-Employed

    Assistant Vice President Marketing Communications

    Feb, 2016 - Aug, 2017

    Brown University, Providence RI

    Senior Director Marketing Commiunications

    Mar, 2011 - Jan, 2016

    Fordham University, New York, NY

    Director of Communications

    Oct, 2006 - Feb, 2011

    Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY

    Communications Web Developer

    Nov, 2001 - Sep, 2006

    Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY

    ESL Teacher

    Sep, 1995 - Jun, 2000

    Kings Borough Community College, Brooklyn, NY

    Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator

    Sep, 1992 - Jun, 2001

    The Town School, New York, NY

    Design, Writing and Digital Technology Specialist and Curriculum Coordinator

    Art Teacher and Coordinator

    Sep, 1982 - Jun, 1985

    DeSmet Jesuit High School

    Education

    B.S. - Philosophy & Letters

    Sep, 1978 - Jun, 1982

    St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO

    TEFL/TESL Certification

    Aug, 2017

    TEFL Academy Online

    M.F.A. - Painting

    Sep, 1990 - Jun, 1992

    School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

    M.Th. - Theology and Fine Arts

    Sep, 1988 - Jun, 1989

    Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA

    M.Div.

    Sep, 1985 - Jun, 1988

    Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA

    Certifications

    TEFL/TESOL Certification

    Nov, 2017

    TEFL Academy Online

    Certification pending practicum to be completed December 2017.

    Awards

    2015 Best in Class: Education Website

    Sep, 2015

    Interactive Media Awards, Inc.

    Affiliations

    CASE

    Feb, 2016

    The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is a professional association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education.

    Languages

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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