Teaches online
Teaches College
Age: 18+
Speaks English, German, Turkish, Spanish
Teaching since 2005
Masters of Science in Biological Sciences
About Laurel T.
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My background in English language training is extensive. I have a B.A. in English Literature, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification, along with ten years teaching experience in Europe and the Middle East. I also hold a MSc. in Biological Sciences.
As a teacher, I recognize that all students have a predominant learning style, so I always work with each person as an individual, tailoring our lessons to discover and promote their innate abilities and interests.
My area of special expertise is writing, I have published papers in academic journals, newspapers and popular magazines, as well as a novel. I can help anyone master the skill of expressing themselves effectively. I love grammar and can make it fun and easy to learn.
These are areas of language training in which I excel:
• Grammar
• Reading Literacy (for both native speakers and ESL learners)
• Business and Vocational English
• Creative and Expository Writing
• English Conversation
• Exam Preparation (TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT)
• Editing and Proofreading
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Yihao
Teacher's studio
Wonderful teacher!
Posted Sep 9, 2020
Yihao
Online
My son took Laurel ‘a writing lesson yesterday and he likes the teacher. He realized his problems in writing. Today, when he was doing his homework, he told me that he applied the skills Laurel taught him to his writing. Thank you very much. I hope he can learn more from you.
Posted May 16, 2020
Sophie
Online
My sixth-grader has her first lesson with Laurel tonight. My daughter loved her! Laurel is both fun and very knowledgeable with wonderful teaching skills. My daughter looks forward to next week.
Posted Jan 16, 2020
Experience
English Teacher
Jan, 2005 - May, 2007Oskar Lernt English, Berlin, Germany.
Taught English in Berlin public schools, grades 1-3.
English Instructor
Jan, 2011 - Dec, 2012Berliner Technische Kunstschule (BTK-College of Design)
Taught English with an emphasis on career development and portfolio presentation.
English Instructor
Sep, 2009 - Dec, 2009Berlin School of Economics and Law
Lectured on Banking English and Business English
English Instructor
Jan, 2008 - Feb, 2009Yasar University, Izmir, Turkey.
Taught in the Department of Foreign Languages and the Department of Translation and English Literature
Education
B.A. English Literature
Sep, 1973 - May, 1977Mills College, Oakland, CA.
Masters of Science in Biological Sciences
Sep, 1999 - Dec, 2002San Jose State University
Certifications
Teaching English As a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Dec, 2005University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Ten years teaching experience in Germany and Turkey.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
Turkish
Limited Proficiency
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