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Since October 2018
Instructor since October 2018
Business English for Individual/small group or company
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From 57.49 £ /h
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I specialize in helping non-native English speaking professionals perform in international working/business environments, including 1:1 tutoring, group work, important communication proofing for marketing or suppliers (flyers, social media, e-mail templates) and the teaching of languages skills and idiosyncrasies.

Private tutoring is also available for Bachelor's/Masters students learning in an international programme who need support with academic/business language and the structuring of research and reports.

I have a Masters in Teaching and Business Mgmt, and speak German fluently.
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  • Around Lucerne, Switzerland
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  • Zug, Switzerland
About Me
American by birth, I have studied, taught and worked internationally in the U.S., China, Germany, Cambodia and Switzerland.

I believe in setting learners up for success by giving them the tools to do the job and understand information by themselves. Learners are first assessed based on their intended targets and lessons planned to reach those goals.
Education
I was awarded my B.A. in Psychology and German Literature from the University of Virginia, followed by my Masters of Teaching in Elementary Education also from UVA. I earned my MSc in International Hospitality Business Management through BHMS Lucerne (in partnership with RGU in Scotland).
Experience / Qualifications
5 years teaching in international schools in China, Cambodia, Germany
2 years working in marketing and sales in nightclubs and schools
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
German
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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