During the trial lesson we shall get to know each other and I will explain my coaching method to you as well as evaluate your current language level and thus be able to personalize the class specifically to your needs.

This is an English  session/lesson personalized to each student and focusing on four key parts of oral speech: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar and Fluency. I will work with you to create a solid foundation from which you will continue to grow in fluency. Our final goal will be for you to feel absolutely confident in reading, writing, listening and speaking in public. We will use my unique, fun and extremely effective teaching and coaching method which I have developed over the past 15+ years of teaching.

Fluent Communication in English

This is a Spanish  session/lesson personalized to each student and focusing on four key parts of oral speech: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar and Fluency. I will work with you to create a solid foundation from which you will continue to grow in fluency. Our final goal will be for you to feel absolutely confident in reading, writing, listening and speaking in public. We will use my unique, fun and extremely effective teaching and coaching method which I have developed over the past 15+ years of teaching.

NOTE: An UPPER INTERMEDIATE or higher level of English/Thai/German is required in order to study this course if the student wishes to begin to study Spanish from zero. This is because there is a lot of information that must be explained, especially at the beginning of the journey to learn Spanish. 

Esta es una sesión/lección de español personalizada para cada estudiante y que se centra en cuatro partes clave del habla oral: pronunciación, vocabulario, gramática y fluidez. Trabajaré contigo para crear una base sólida a partir de la cual seguirás creciendo en fluidez. Nuestro objetivo final será que te sientas absolutamente seguro al leer, escribir, escuchar y hablar en público. Usaremos mi método de enseñanza y coaching único, divertido y extremadamente efectivo que he desarrollado durante los últimos 15 años de enseñanza.

Comunicación Fluida en Español (Fluent Communication in Spanish)

Learn to draw from scratch (or from whatever level you find yourself at). In addition to having been a professional English and Spanish teacher and coach for more than 15 years, I have also been a professional drawing instructor. I've taught drawing in schools and universities for almost as long as I've taught languages.  You are guaranteed to learn to draw within 5 hours. This course is available in English, Spanish (so you can use this as a way to practice your English or Spanish with a native speaker who is also a professional teacher) in Thai or in German (Nicolas is not a native speaker of these, though he speaks these languages fluently).

NOTE: I am able to teach this course in either English or Spanish.

Learn to Draw  (Learn to draw in 5 lessons or 100% of your money back!)

With over a decade of experience working closely with C-suite professionals and four years serving as Head of International Affairs in Asia and the Americas, I provide developmental coaching with a strong focus on enhancing clear and effective business communication in English. My coaching combines techniques in tactical empathy and business storytelling to equip you with the skills needed for impactful leadership and communication. I also offer specialized TEDTalk preparation, having successfully coached three individuals for TEDx events, with two earning standing ovations. Additionally, I provide expert guidance on résumé development and interview preparation to ensure you stand out in a competitive marketplace and achieve your career goals.

*NOTE: If needed, all of the services provided in "Fluent Communication" are also included in this Lesson Type at no extra cost.

Mastering English Communication for Business Leadership

Con más de una década de experiencia trabajando estrechamente con profesionales de nivel ejecutivo y cuatro años como Jefe de Asuntos Internacionales en Asia y las Américas, ofrezco coaching de desarrollo con un fuerte enfoque en mejorar la comunicación empresarial clara y efectiva en inglés. Mi coaching combina técnicas de empatía táctica y storytelling para negocios, dotándote de las habilidades necesarias para un liderazgo y una comunicación impactantes. También ofrezco preparación especializada para TEDTalks, habiendo preparado con éxito a tres personas para eventos TEDx, de las cuales dos recibieron ovaciones de pie. Además, proporciono orientación experta en la elaboración de currículums y la preparación para entrevistas, asegurándote de que destaques en un mercado competitivo y logres tus objetivos profesionales.

*NOTA: Si es necesario, todos los servicios ofrecidos en “Comunicación Fluida” también están incluidos en este tipo de lección sin costo adicional.

Dominando la Comunicación en Español para el Liderazgo Empresarial

Building on the foundation laid in Mastering English Communication for Business Leadership, Beyond Business: Transformational Life Coaching takes your development to the next level. This course is specifically designed to help you break through personal barriers, master life transitions, and create lasting change. Go beyond communication skills to focus on holistic growth, becoming the hero of your own life story. Through personalized coaching, you’ll align your purpose, build emotional intelligence, and transform challenges into opportunities, achieving deeper fulfillment and success in both your personal and professional life.

*NOTE: If needed, all of the services provided in "Fluent Communication" and "Mastering Communication for Business Leadership" are also included in this Lesson Type at no extra cost.

Beyond Business: Transformational Life Coaching

Basándose en los cimientos establecidos en "Dominando la Comunicación en Inglés para el Liderazgo Empresarial", "Más Allá de los Negocios: Coaching de Vida Transformacional" lleva tu desarrollo al siguiente nivel. Este curso está específicamente diseñado para ayudarte a superar barreras personales, dominar las transiciones de vida y crear cambios duraderos. Ve más allá de las habilidades de comunicación para enfocarte en el crecimiento holístico, convirtiéndote en el héroe de tu propia historia de vida. A través de un coaching personalizado, alinearás tu propósito, desarrollarás inteligencia emocional y transformarás los desafíos en oportunidades, logrando una satisfacción y éxito más profundos tanto en tu vida personal como profesional.

*NOTA: Si es necesario, todos los servicios ofrecidos en “Comunicación Fluida” y "Dominando la Comunicación para el Liderazgo Empresarial" también están incluidos en este tipo de lección sin costo adicional.

Más Allá de los Negocios: Coaching de Vida Transformacional

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (with a specialization in International Education)

60 hour TESOL Certificate, which I studied in person at the Institution's facilities.

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (international) with Merit

I was in charge of hiring of new foreign teachers as well as networking with local consulates and representing the school locally when the Superintendent was not available. I also taught part time in the International Baccalaureate program (in English as this was an international school).

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At both The American School of Puebla and the Faculty of Art and Architecture at Rajamangala University, I held two distinct positions: professor and Head of International Affairs. In addition to my academic responsibilities, I managed the institutions' international relations and international hiring operations. As Assistant to the Superintendent at the school and to the Dean at the university faculty, I coordinated with foreign dignitaries and handled a range of administrative tasks.

I taught Daily and Business English to a variety of levels of Chinese students using Hujiang's proprietary online platform. This prepared me uniquely to continue to teach online with italki.

I taught all art classes and a several social studies classes. I also ran the theatre department and other after-school clubs, as well as establishing the Model United Nations Program in the school. This taught me to be an flexible teacher, able to cope with many different situations which in turn makes me uniquely adept at teaching all levels of ESL students (as all of our students were second language learners).

Design and teach my own fine arts curriculum for 11-14 year olds at one of the best international schools in Asia.