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English (ESL) with Orville F.

Chula Vista, California

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2002
Translation & Interpretation; Extension Courses

    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

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-1:15 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-12 PM
    12:30 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-12 PM
    12:30 PM-3:30 PM
    6 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-3:30 PM
    Saturday
    10:30 AM-11:45 AM
    Sunday
    8:30 AM-9:45 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $15
    60 minutes
    $24

    About Orville F.

    5.0
    (9)
    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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    9 Reviews
    Mike
    Teacher's studio
    I did both small group classes and private lessons with Orvi, and they were great. My favorite were the small group lessons as it was a natural environment to ping conversation back and forth between Orvi and the other students (usually a total of 3 or 4 total, including the instructor). The classes usually focused around an activity, such as reviewing a magazine article (for comprehension) or playing a game. There was obviously a lot of time for just conversation too, which I enjoyed the most. I found the classes a great tool for me to mix in with something like Duolingo to *tie it all together.* The classes helped me to learn some small talk *musts* for Spanish which has helped me, even when traveling abroad. Highly recommend Orvi. Not just an excellent instructor, but a great guy as well.
    Posted Mar 15, 2024
    Mallory
    Online
    I look forward to my Spanish lessons with Orvi every week! He has done an amazing job of tailoring my lessons to align with some of my work terminology and vocabulary needs, and I now have a better grasp some of the language nuances in media relations and social media in particular. Orvi is a very patient and dedicated teacher, highly recommend!
    Posted Mar 2, 2024
    Thad
    Online
    Orvi is excellent. He creates lessons based on my own strengths and weaknesses and challenges me to trust what I know and build from that.
    Posted Mar 2, 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

    Private Lessons

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