Thomas
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Thomas
Professionele leerkracht
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Duits
Spreekt
Spaans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Japans
Russisch
Somalisch
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Duits
Spreekt
Spaans
Chinees (Mandarijn)
Japans
Russisch
Somalisch
Making amazing life experiences possible with language
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Berlin, Duitsland (13:52 UTC+02:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 27 Mar 2020Interest topicSportITScience
Hello! My name is Thomas. I'm passionate about people, human development, and communication. I love connecting with people on iTalki and learning, working, and laughing together.Ik als leerkracht
I have served as a teacher for the past six years. I have taught in a variety of contexts and roles. My experiences include:
- teaching adults in a language institute
- teaching young children online
- serving as a school leader of a Montessori kindergarten
- teaching youth in a boarding school
- teaching refugee adults
I have more than fifteen years experience learning languages. I have reached a level of A2 to C2 in eight languages. I believe that the most important thing for learning a language is building relationships with others.
For that reason, my intention as a teacher is to be both a professional teacher and a friend to my students.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
I teach lessons 90-100% in the target language.
In my lessons, I do these things:
- give students many chances to speak and express their ideas
- listen carefully and with an open mind
- ask great questions
- speak clearly
- make every sentence I say an informative learning opportunity
- speak at an appropriate level - understandable, stimulating, and sometimes challenging
- laugh, make jokes, and have fun
- follow the student's goals and interests
- recognize the student's effort and hard work
- be accountable - ask for feedback, follow up on goals, and discuss progress
- integrate new contentCertificaten
Employment contract - Germanic American Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
Recommendation letter - Claudia Aurand - Germanic American Insitute - 2019Recommendation letter from supervisor and head of language services department at my current place of employment as a professional teacher.
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Speaking - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Listening - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
German C2 Certificate - Reading - Goethe Institut - 2018
Certificate verified
Opleiding
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - International Relations and German
Werkervaring
2018 - 2019
English TeacherEnglish teacher with adult ESL learners, primarily from Somalia. Designed and implemented curriculum for students, including those with limited literacy skills in their primary language and little to no formal education.
2017 - 2018
English teacherOnline work for six months as an English teacher for children aged 4-14.
2019 - 2020
Adult German instructorAdult German instructor. Work with total beginners, experienced beginners, and intermediate level following a standardized textbook curriculum. Adapt curriculum in lively, stimulating, and productive activities and classroom environments. Design and implement all-online courses for groups.
2019 - 2020
Assistant teacherAssistant teacher in German immersion preschool. Create a positive and beneficial environment for children and colleagues. Collaborate on implementation of Reggio Emilia approach.
2020 - 2021
Humanities TeacherContribute to boarding school experience for students as a teacher, counselor, and in a variety of capacities.
Work with students ages 12 to 16 teaching a competency-based curriculum combining aspects of American curriculum, student-centered pedagogy, and ESL.
Design and implement an education program for fifty boys living in an orphanage, taught by students from the boarding school.
2021 - 2024
Kindergarten School Leader
5.0
Beoordeling
128
Studenten
1,107
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Duits lessen
Duits
Engels
Lektion im Gespräch
A1 - C1Conversatie oefenen442 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
149 Beoordelingen
Alle
Duits
Engels
Sergei
96 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Thomas is a great teacher! I took speaking classes and that was a really amazing experience. Although speaking other languages sometimes is really difficult Thomas always found ways to make it easier and comfortable, so lessons with him were more useful and interesting.
28 okt. 2022
Hugh
43 Duits lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
This was another great lesson/discussion. Thomas is good at building my confidence and getting me to speak a lot of the language. The discussions are always very enjoyable and engaging.
16 sep. 2022
Natalie
51 Duits lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Ich genieße meinen Unterricht bei Thomas sehr. Er ist geduldig, flexibel und sehr professionell. Die Zeit vergeht schnell, weil der Unterricht mit Thomas Spaß macht, abwechslungsreich und praktisch ist. In unserer ersten Stunde fragte er mich nach meinen Zielen und Motivationen, die deutsche Sprache zu lernen. Durch unseren Unterricht habe ich mehr über den täglichen Gebrauch der deutschen Sprache gelernt. Ich fühle mich sicherer beim Sprechen im Alltag. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und würde Thomas weiter empfehlen.
2 jun. 2022
bucherpa
51 Duits lessen
Die Lektionen mit Thomas sind eine grosse Hilfe für die Vertiefung meiner Deutschkenntnisse. Seit ich mit Thomas zusammenarbeite, mache ich erfreulich positive Fortschritte !
6 aug. 2024
John
3 Duits lessen
Thomas is an excellent teacher.
3 aug. 2024
Adkin Fitzgerald
35 Duits lessen
Honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you are struggling with a launguage and nothing seems to work, Thomas is your man 🤙🤙
13 jul. 2024
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USD 22.00+Je laatste betaling wordt gedaan in USD