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Amanda Kowalski

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English
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English
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12
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35

Speaks

English
Native
,
Spanish
B1

About Me

Hi! I'm an experienced native English speaker from the U.S. currently living in Los Angeles. I LOVE teaching my mother tongue to learners who need it for school or business, or want it for fun and travels - or both!

I've taught English for five years online, in Madrid, and in Budapest. During this time, I have taught over 100 students in academies, businesses, schools, cafes/bars and homes, and online. I'm also familiar with all of the tests often required for school or work, including Cambridge, TOEFL, Trinity, IELTS, etc. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Where I’ve taught English:
Online via Verbling!
UP! English Academy – Madrid, Spain
Corporate Communications Academy – Budapest, Hungary
Belvarosi Iskola – Budapest, Hungary
Private individual and group classes

Levels I’ve taught:
Beginner – ~30 students
Intermediate – ~100 students
Advanced – ~100 students

Language areas I’ve taught:
Grammar – I am very familiar with all grammatical functions of the English language.
Vocabulary – many years of working as a writer in media relations with many different clients have given me a wide vocabulary...also growing up with the language helps ;)
Phrasal verbs - love them ;)
Colloquial English – English for everyday use and a better understanding of native speakers
Speaking – sentence stress, pronunciation, vowel sounds, etc.
Listening – talking about different accents, incorporating colloquial English and linking sounds
Reading – especially for exams, a good way to learn vocabulary
Writing – focus on formal and informal language use, emphasis on grammar, work emails and tests

More about me:
I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to university in Chicago, and have lived for long periods in Spain, Hungary, Poland, Colorado, and California. I love to travel, photography, scuba diving, food, family and friends. I also love improving my Spanish language skills and hope to be proficient one day!

International Teachers Training Organization
TEFL Certificate (teaching English as a foreign language)
140-Hour course passed with “distinction”

North Park University
Communications: Media Relations
AV Production, Theater, Music, Film
Chicago, IL
2001 – 2005
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Teacher Stats

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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Australian English
British English
Canadian English
Indian English
Irish English
New Zealand English
Scottish English
South African English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2001 - 2005
B.A. Communications, Media Relations
North Park University - Chicago, IL
I studied media relations with a focus on humanitarian organizations, as well as AV production and music theory.

briefcaseWork Experience

2016 - 2016
English Teacher
UP! English Academy - Madrid, Spain
I taught English to adults and kids at all levels.
2008 - 2009
English Teacher
Belvarosi Iskola - Budapest, Hungary
I taught English to young kids at a kindergarten equivalent in Budapest.
2008 - 2009
English Teacher
Corporate Communications Academy - Budapest, Hungary
I taught English to adults and kids at all levels.
2006 - 0
Public and Media Relations Account Executive
Agencies and Freelance - Chicago, IL and Boulder, CO
Focus in tech and non-profits
2014 - 0
Freelance Photographer
Self-Employed

diploma_2Certifications

2015 - 2015
TEFL Certificate
International Teacher Training Organization - Internet
I completed a 140-hour certification course and passed with high marks.

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