About Nicole K.
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English Language Coach & Accent Reduction Specialist
Jan, 2012 - PresentAccent Coach Nicole
I help non-native English-speaking professionals speak clear, confident English. I help engineers, business people and healthcare professionals just like you uncover the specific issues in their speech that limit communication, and then create a systematic plan to overcome those issues and speak clear, confident English. I offer you an efficient and effective way to improve your speech. With my help, you will see real improvement in your speech within a few months, and you will feel the confidence to speak to anyone in any situation. Your improved English and confidence will allow you to reach your full potential at work, in your career, and in life.
English Language Fellow
Mar, 2015 - Jan, 2017U.S. Department of State & Lianyungang Teachers College
Served as an English Language Fellow stationed in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China. Trained pre-service and in-service English teachers. Conducted workshops and spoke at conferences throughout China & Mongolia on teaching methodologies, English pronunciation and oral English skills. Frequent speaker at U.S. Consulate's Shanghai American Center.
Adjunct ESL Instructor
Aug, 2002 - Mar, 2015Clark College, Vancouver, Washington
Taught all levels of adult ESL to students from all over the world. Created and taught accent reduction workshops in the department of continuing education. Taught beginning & intermediate Spanish courses.
Education
B.A. Spanish & Business Economics
Sep, 1988 - Mar, 1992University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. Spanish Linguistics
Sep, 1997 - Jun, 2000San Diego State University
Postgraduate Certification - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Sep, 1995 - Aug, 1996University of California, Davis
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TESOL International Association
Jan, 2015TESOL International Association’s mission is to advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for speakers of other languages worldwide.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Portuguese
Professional Proficiency
Mandarin Chinese
Limited Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
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