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English (ESL) with Marina C.

4.9
(46)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Speaks Portuguese, English
Teaching since 2000
Doctorate in Second Language Instruction

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    *English as a Second Language lessons for beginners students. ESL for Portuguese speakers. * I started instructing English at a Private Language School in 2000. Besides, I worked as an English Teacher at a Public school from 2004 to February 2016. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching English as a second language (2000-2003), a Complete English Course Certificate (Richard Hugh Fisk Foundation) and a Proficiency Certificate. I have already taught children, teens and adults at all levels. My lessons consist of motivating and interesting activities.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    3 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-10 AM
    3 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-7 PM
    Sunday
    1 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $32
    60 minutes
    $35

    About Marina C.

    4.9
    (46)
    Hello! I was born in São Paulo State, Brazil and I am currently living in the USA. I want to teach you Portuguese or English as a Second Language, including 4 skills for Fluency: Listening Comprehension, Reading, Writing and Speaking. I don’t teach test preparation. * I have over 10 years of teaching experience. I do my best to motivate my students, because, Teaching is my passion. ***Cancellation Policy*** All TakeLessons students are expected to give their teachers at least 24 hours notice of a lesson cancellation to be eligible for a reschedule. I require 24 hours notice if you cancel or want to reschedule a scheduled lesson. You are required to pay for any lessons cancelled without at least 24 hours notice. If you do not show up for class, I will wait 15 minutes. If you do not show up within 15 minutes, I will consider this a missed session and will require full payment.
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    46 Reviews
    Richard
    Online
    Marina is helping me learn Portuguese. She is patient and explains the why of the language. She helps me with pronunciation.
    Posted Jan 4, 2024
    Heather
    Teacher's studio
    She is very friendly and encouraging! I’m learning how to listen to and speak Portuguese more easily already!
    Posted Aug 29, 2023
    Linda
    Teacher's studio
    Marina explained pronunciation well & was patient & encouraging
    Posted Mar 21, 2023
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    Experience

    ESOL Teacher

    Feb, 2021 - Present

    Elementary school in the Atlanta area

    Full-time ESOL Teacher.

    Online Teacher

    Feb, 2018 - Feb, 2021

    Self employed

    Portuguese and ESOL teacher.

    English Teacher

    Sep, 2004 - Feb, 2016

    Public School: Armando Victorio Bei

    I taught many students.

    Portuguese Teacher

    Aug, 2004 - Feb, 2016

    Public Schools: Paulo de A. Penteado, Osvaldo dos S. Soares and Armando Victorio Bei

    I taught many students.

    English Instructor and Teacher

    Feb, 2001 - May, 2009

    Fisk School

    I taught children, adolescents and adults at all levels.

    English Instructor

    Oct, 2000 - Jan, 2001

    Wizard School

    I taught English to kids, teens and adults.

    Education

    Degree In Teaching Portuguese and English as a Second Language

    Feb, 2000 - Dec, 2003

    Centro Universitário Monte Serrat- Monte Serrat University Center

    Doctorate in Second Language Instruction

    May, 2023

    American College of Education

    Master in Special Education and ESOL

    Jun, 2021 - May, 2023

    Kennesaw State University: Georgia

    400-Hour Specialization Course in PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

    Aug, 2005 - May, 2006

    Faculdade de Educação São Luís- Brasil. (São Luís School of Education)

    Certifications

    Certificate of Achievement English Course

    Jul, 1998

    Fundação Richard Hugh Fisk

    Complete English Course.

    Toelf Preparation Course

    Oct, 2019

    Gwinnett Technical College

    HIGH ADVANCED ENGLISH- CONTINUING EDUCATION

    Oct, 2017

    GWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE- GA

    EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN COURSE

    Aug, 2017

    GEORGIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION

    COURSE FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING.

    GACE ESOL TEST- Georgia Assesments for the certification of Educators

    Apr, 2017

    GACE

    Georgia Assesments for the certification of Educators. ESOL STANDS FOR ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

    ACTFL Portuguese Proficiency Test

    Mar, 2017

    AMERICAN COUNCIL ON THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

    ORAL PROFICIENCY INTERVIEW AND WRITING TEXT.

    60 hours in the English as a Second Language Program

    Oct, 2016

    Asian American Resource Center

    The classes were in Buford- GA, USA.

    60 hours in the English as a Second Language Program

    Jun, 2016

    Asian American Resource Center

    Classes were in Buford- GA, USA.

    Proficiency English Certificate- Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Inglesa

    Jul, 2001

    Fundação Richard Hugh Fisk

    Languages

    English

    Professional Proficiency

    Portuguese

    Native Proficiency

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