English (ESL) with Rahny D.

“Make the most of yourself for that is all there is of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson I want to tap into that part of you that is on the prowl to answer the “ how’s and why’s”. That is where our journey will unfold. I aspire to nurture a creative and inclusive culture in my sessions. I don't teach. I LEARN! Learning is an infinitely satiating experience for me. We will laugh, ponder, explore and even pull our hair out from frustration. That's okay because we'll do it all together. Making mistakes is a beautiful test of your resilience and will help to solidify your competencies from your hands-on experiences. Visualizing your goals as a whole is the basis of my teaching approach. I implore my resources to reconcile the challenges of online learning to foster communication, inclusion, and interaction online. I aspire to forge a rapport that grants your trust and belief in your ability to express your ideas. It is always a bit sad to say goodbye to students, but them walking away with strong foundations, developed skill sets and the ability to expand on them in the future is what I support. I’ve logged 1,000 hours online in 1-on-1 group sessions with a 9.65 average rating. For my consistency, I was selected to teach the Oxford University Press Children Series. Being inspired by and delighting in shared experiences with my students ignites my addiction to teaching. I’ve seized volunteer opportunities as a Teaching Assistant with after-school, summer and other teaching programs. I’m a big believer in being proactive. In addition, 8 years in Home Health with adults and children with physical and mental disabilities has had an overwhelming influence on my philosophies toward communication and personal kinships. Music is an immense passion of mine that continually lavishes me with a wealth of transferable skills to explore creative solutions. I’ve done this by appropriating IPA, vocal pedagogy and my opera background to tackle diction issues. Working with Music and Drama Therapists in Barrier Free Theater acting troupe for adults with physical and mental disabilities to brainstorm and stage a musical starring them, has given me insight into the benefits of group collaboration and preparedness. This is at the heart of my communicative approaches. What to expect? *Creative, Immersive, Comprehensive experience *Customized Vocabulary Journal, Resource Portfolio Why? " A real conversation always involves an invitation...." -David Whyte *Lesson Themes - Idioms: People, Time, Age, Education, Workplace etc... - Business English: Idioms, HR, Emails, Brands, Motivating Employees -General/Social English: Facial Expressions, You Can't Say That!, Fear and Phobias -Academic English: AWL, Critical Thinking/Reading, Authentic Texts, etc.... - IELTS, PTE, TOEFL Exam Prep -Essay Unit: 5Ps, Vocabulary, Prewriting, Essay Types, Linking Words, etc... Lesson Formats: -Online Scavenger Hunt -Conversational -Grammar, Task-Based Activities AND MORE!! " Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats Toss that pail! I’m ready whenever you are. :)