Michael
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Michael
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Dutch
French
Teacher w/ Master's degree, Former Professor; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Learning!
Teaches
English
Native
German
Speaks
Dutch
French
Teacher w/ Master's degree, Former Professor; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Learning!
From United StatesLiving in Bonn, Germany (02:52 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 31, 2019Interest topicHistoryFilms & TV SeriesTravelFoodTech
Hi! My name is Mike and I would really love to be your teacher! Since I was in middle school, I've had a passion for learning languages. I then decided to study German in college and after a classroom experience while being a Fulbright scholar in Germany, I realized that I wanted to be a teacher. I then completed my Master's degree in Adolescent Education in German and taught at a public school for four years and at Binghamton University for two semesters before relocating to Germany. I currently teach German and English in Germany. I really love traveling, cooking, technology, film, and photography. I look forward to meeting you in our lessons and hope you have a fantastic day! Bis bald!Me as a Teacher
The most important aspect in the classroom to me is how the student feels. It's always ok to make mistakes - we are all humans and we do that. If you've chosen me as a teacher, I want you to feel safe and I want you to feel that you are getting out of the learning what you want. I am a very patient individual and you will never need to feel rushed around me. I want to set you up for success and I always want to hear your constructive criticism! I will come to class each lesson prepared with a lesson with you in mind. It is so important for me to get to know you, your wants, and needs, and present them to you realistically.My lessons & teaching style
During the first class, we will get to know each other. I might take the time to figure out your language level. Based on your needs, we can discuss a curriculum outline. I love incorporating topics you're interested in and your goals. I structure class with a "bell ringer" or "entrance task" to review what we did the last lesson. Then I'll introduce the next step to scaffold your learning using authentic resources in the target language (like a menu or advertisement). Say we learned verbs the day before and now we'll conjugate verbs and try communicating using the context being asked. At the end of each lesson I'll "test" you to see where you are at. I want to see you succeed!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
NYS Initial Teaching Certificate - NYS Dept Ed - 2022
Certificate verified
Certificate of Assistantship in FRG - Rheinland-Pfalz (Alice-Salomon-Schule) - 2019Proves the work I've been doing in the school where I am currently placed.
Certificate verified
Proof of Work - BBS Alice-Salomon-Schule - 2019Proof of current work at the BBS Alice-Salomon-Schule in Linz/Neuwied.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
German Teacher
2023 - 2024
German Professor
2019 - 2020
German/English TeacherTaught many English and German lessons on iTalki prior, during, and after the pandemic. I had to take a break when I started my Master's degree.
Education
2020 - 2022
Master's - Adolescent Education German
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - German/HistoryGerman Language and Literature (Grammar, Culture, Literature)
European History (Europe 1500+)
Study Abroad 2016-2017 Bonn, Germany - University of Bonn (One Year)
Fulbright Scholar
National German Honorary Society, Honor Society of International Scholars, National History Honor Society
Work Experience
2018 - 2018
Online Services ConsultantAssist travel agents with the website and create sophisticated travel bookings. Sold travel in the wholesale division.
2015 - 2017
German/History TutorPrepare lessons and review certain lecture materials for various beginner, intermediate, and advanced level German classes and US and European history classes. Suggest certain studying methods to those struggling academically in German and History classes.
2017 - 2018
TutorAssist in reviewing concepts in English to enhance speaking, writing, listening, and reading to two young German girls, as well as creating extra practice lessons. All in person and additionally over Skype.
2018 - 2019
Foreign Language AssistantSupport English as a foreign language teachers and English learning students, prepare and present lessons pertaining to specific careers and jobs as well as different cultural topics pertaining to American culture. Create multiple extracurricular activities to motivate students and enhance their English skills. Arranged by the Fulbright Kommission & Kultusministerkonferenz (PAD).
2015 - 2019
Sales AssociateProviding customers with merchandise handling as well as customer service. Gather items in stockroom to prepare them for the sales floor. Receive, organize, and fulfill online orders and prepare them for shipment in order to meet sales goals.
2020 - 2024
German TeacherTaught German levels 2, 3, 4 IB, and 5 IB at high school level; organized and ran German club and German exchange program, set students up for success for the Seal of Biliteracy
2023 - 2024
Adjunct InstructorTaught German 101 and German 102 elementary courses at the university level
5.0
Rating
205
Students
1,230
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
English Lessons
English
German
Trial Lesson
113 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Conversation/Vocabulary (Adults)
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 6% off
English Grammar/Writing (Adults)
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 20% off
English Essential Course [Adults] (A1 - C1)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
English Short Stories
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 14% off
English Tutoring (TEENS + ADULTS)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
140 Reviews
All
English
German
andrea antonelli
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson. MIKE is such an amazing and supportative teacher ...a young man but already an Expert in his field. Thanks
Jun 15, 2019
Chuyao
32 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
We have done some reviews in the first class so Michael can know what my German level is. Michael is patient and considerate. You will feel comfortable and open to learn with him.
Jun 12, 2019
Luisa Agudelo
7 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Er ist mega toll und freundlich! Ich freue mich so sehr auf unsere Unterrichten :) er kann sehr gut verstehen, was man für Ziele hat :)
Jun 10, 2019
William
7 German lessons
Very nice first class with you Michael, hoping to see you next week for the follow up :)
Oct 3, 2024
Bryan Cayton
10 German lessons
Ein weiterer guter Unterricht mit Michael!
Aug 17, 2021
Bryan Cayton
10 German lessons
Michael ist ein sehr guter Lehrer!
Aug 13, 2021
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