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English (ESL) with Shirdene M.

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7-60
Teaching since 2007
Mass Communication

    About Shirdene M.

    Hello! My name is Shirdene Michael. I am a Certified TESOL Instructor and I am so excited to be a part of the TakeLessons Teaching family and can't wait to meet you. I have a Master's Degree in Mass Communications and Journalism, with a Minor in English (Also an Associates and Bachelor's Degrees as well). I have over 3 years’ experience teaching children K-12, and over 8 years’ experience teaching college and adult-level students, both online and on campus, in the United States and China. I have experience teaching English, Writing, Communications, Public Speaking, just to name a few. I love to sing, travel, spend time with my children (ages 3 and 6 years old), my wonderful husband, meet new people, and understand new cultures. Being that I am originally from Jamaica, I also love to cook some Caribbean “soul food.” I like to make teaching fun by using a lot of props, sound effects, and offer a lot of interaction, praise, and rewards. I can’t wait to see you in my classroom as we learn and explore together. See you soon!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-10:30 AM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-10:30 AM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-10:30 AM
    Thursday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $50
    90 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Online ESL Instructor

    Jul, 2019 - Present

    VIPKID

    Teach English as a second language to Chinese children online.

    Adult Education Instructor

    Jul, 2019 - Present

    Gwinnett Technical College

    Teach English as a second language to college-level or adults at levels 6 or higher.

    Educator

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    Gwinnett County Public Schools

    Teach various subjects (K-12), including ESL, in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

    Lead Writer and Editor

    May, 2007 - May, 2017

    STETHS ALumni Corporation

    Wrote and edited news articles, donation letters, conducted interviews of current alumnni, as well as updated and wrote content for the company's website.

    Education

    Mass Communication

    Jan, 1996 - May, 1997

    Onondaga Community College

    Mass Communication

    Jan, 2001 - May, 2003

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln

    Mass Communication

    Sep, 1997 - May, 2000

    Auburn University

    Certifications

    TESOL Certification

    Jul, 2019

    Independent Open Academy

    TESOL Certification

    Awards

    Champion of the Month

    Feb, 2018

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