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Alec Schmidt

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2:15 AM (GMT-05:00)
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English
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8
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English
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8

Speaks

English
Native
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Spanish
B2

About Me

I'm from Seattle Washington, USA. I have bachelor's degree in Law and Justice, a minor in Ethics, and I completed the honors program at my university. Additionally, I have a CELTA certificate and have been teaching English for a year, both at a language center and online. I am a language learner myself (Spanish) living in a foreign country, so I understand what it's like to learn a language. I use a student centered, communicative approach where I emphasize teaching students how they can express ideas, feelings, and thoughts. While grammar is important, it is ultimately just a tool we use to express and communicate. My lessons are individualized and conversation based depending on the students needs, wants, and interests. For me, the best way to learn a language is to communicate. Reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar are essential of course, but guided speaking practice can greatly increase the rate of learning.
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Teaching Expertise

Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2009 - 2013
B.A. Law and Justice, Ethics Minor, Douglas Honors Scholar
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Central Washington University - Ellensburg, Washington
A focus on various aspects of the law in the United States. It involves reading cases and legal theory as well as writing briefs, research papers, and reflective essays. I also studied Ethics and completed the honors program at the University. Additionally, I gave many academic presentations, including at various conferences.

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2018 - 0
ESL Instructor
Cambly - Medellin, Colombia
I teach ESL conversation classes online to adults, teenagers, and children.
2018 - 0
ESL Instructor
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Lexicom - Medellin, Colombia
I teach ESL using the communicative method to adults, teenagers, and children.

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2017 - 2017
CELTA
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Cambridge University (International House) - Medellin, Colombia
An intensive course focused on teaching individuals how to teach ESL using the communicative method.

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