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English (ESL) with Orville F.

Chula Vista, California

4.9
(13)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese
Teaching since 2002
Translation & Interpretation; Extension Courses
  • 1 Repeated Students

Student-centered English lessons with a teacher that has 22 years of teaching experience

I create your lessons from your interests and needs - so they are customized to keep you interested. In the field of Education, this is called "engagement", meaning your mind and emotions have a *reason* to remember the English you learn from me! But why believe what I say? I'll let one of my students speak for herself: "Orville is a great teacher! I have enjoyed both his private and group classes. And trust me, in almost 8 years of study, I have had a LOT of teachers. He’s extremely personable and has excellent tips for remembering new words and phrases!" - K.J. To get results like the ones above (fun lessons and excellent tips!), contact me now to begin!

Instructor details

Location:
Teaches Online
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Teaching Hours

Monday
8 AM-9 AM
9:30 AM-1:30 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-9 AM
9:30 AM-10 AM
11 AM-12 PM
12:30 PM-4 PM
4:30 PM-6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-9 AM
11 AM-12 PM
12:30 PM-3:30 PM
6 PM-7 PM
Friday
8 AM-9 AM
9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$15
60 minutes
$24

About Orville F.

4.9
(13)
Hi, I'm Orville (if that's difficult, you can call me "O")! I bring the world to you by teaching you in English Class or Spanish Class! I like to encourage your growth toward better language skills! Adults benefit from being bilingual for travel and/or retirement! Children/teens get higher scores on speaking and writing in English or Spanish. The last 14 years have been focused on helping people enjoy languages. I hope you'll be next! Contact me to get started!
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13 Reviews
anthony
Online
Great teacher so far . Thanks
Posted Jun 14, 2024
Lisa
Online
Orville is a great tutor; he is patient, and his technique is conducive to learning, by guiding you through what you already know and expanding on that knowledge. I enjoy working with him.
Posted Jun 12, 2024
Scott
Online
Orville is a very patient and charismatic teacher, He breaks thing down so that the lessons are easily understood, and I appreciate the reference materials he occasionally provides. As a beginning student, I can highly recommend his tutelage
Posted Jun 5, 2024
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Experience

Certified Medical Interpreter

Oct, 2021 - Present

Orville Fitz-Henley

In addition to teaching, I interpret (translate the *spoken* word) for doctors and patients to provide understanding between them. It's a dance between English and Spanish - and it blends well with my language teaching (see below)!

Medical Interpreter

Oct, 2013 - Mar, 2015

Magenta Trans-Services

Interpreted between English and Spanish for medical appointments, specifically orthopedic visits.

Medical Interpreter

Jan, 2012 - May, 2014

Interpreters Unlimited

Interpreted between English and Spanish for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy appointments for children and adults. Helped the patients to feel they had communicated their needs and helped the doctors to feel they had received the information needed to make a decision about treatment.

Spanish and English Teacher; International Tour Guide

Mar, 2010 - Present

Orville Fitz-Henley, Certified Language Instructor

Students say classes are fun and that I'm patient and encouraging. My travels and living abroad lend a depth and breadth to the lessons: experience Spain, Mexico, Panama, and more with me!

Bilingual Substitute Teacher

Sep, 2002 - Jun, 2021

San Diego Unified School District

Teach English and Spanish to all grades, K-12, earning the title "The Super Sub"!; taught other subjects, including Algebra, Geometry, and basic French (French level 1-2).

Education

Bach. Sc., Natural Resources & Conservation

Aug, 1995 - May, 1999

University of Florida

Translation & Interpretation; Extension Courses

Aug, 2012 - May, 2013

University of California at San Diego

Certifications

CBEST

Mar, 2002

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Passing the exam is required of all California educators.

Certified Medical Interpreter

Oct, 2021

National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

The tests assess one's ability to both understand and speak Spanish and English at a level high enough to interpret for a doctor and his/her patient. (Interpreting is what is often called "spoken translation".)

TEFL Certification

Sep, 2018

Bridge TEFL

120-hour course designed to impart all the skills needed to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the highest levels.

Awards

Advanced Spanish Speaker Status

Jun, 2021

ACTFL - Language Testing Institute

Languages

Portuguese

Limited Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

Spanish

Native Proficiency

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