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coolnolacoolnola

Hi holly, Thanks so much for your suggestions. That was my first blog writing.. Thanks for your time to look into my writing. Looking forward to attend your classes in the future by: Coolnola on: 01 Sep, 2010

KaraatKaraat

I know! It might be a system's problem. http://www.englishcafe.co m/blog/meeting-train-9072 1 Thanks! by: Karaat on: 31 Aug, 2010

houssemhoussem

I found the audio book , i'm trying to download it ,hence i can hear it and understand the novel . by: Houssem on: 29 Aug, 2010

houssemhoussem

Hi Madam, I add you in my skype contact ,I'm member since yesterday. Yes i booked i little but for be honest i didn't understand from where i should started , thus i read the summarize of the book . thank you by: Houssem on: 29 Aug, 2010

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About Smiling7

Adult ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Instructor: I'm a believer in intentional dialogue and storytelling as effective, meaningful change strategies; a believer in avoiding war, enabling peace. I'm a "self-described eclectic with tangential tendencies."

In reverse alphabetical order, here are a few more words to describe me: wife, 'wannabe' global traveler, volunteer, TESOLer, Twitterer, recycler, poet, photographer, mom, listserv follower, floral designer, blogger, avid reader, more!

I have attended and presented at several conferences: local, regional, state, international, (both in person and virtually).

Locally, I do volunteer work for literacy and refugee organizations.

Other recent volunteer work is / has been with groups focusing on community dialogue, refugee concerns, undoing racism, poetry, nature parks and trails, storytelling, more.

The fee listed for my hourly rate is negotiable depending upon what type of lesson is provided (casual conversation practice, writing / editing suggesting, English for specific purposes, pronunciation, one-time class or multiple hours per week classes, one-to-one chats or small groups, and so on). Please consider booking a 15-minute session to talk about possible options, and then we can negotiate a fair rate for subsequent classes. Thank you!

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EC Points:

56291

Credits/ Hour

188 EC Credits

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  • Classes
  • 1 on 1

Teaching Preferences

Focus:
  • English ‘How to’ Topics (e.g. ‘How to write emails’)
  • Business Topics
  • English Words/ Grammar
  • World Culture
Goals:
  • I teach English to use in the workplace
  • I want to teach English for non-workplace uses
  • I teach preparation for TOEFL or TOEIC or other English tests
  • I want to teach English used for travel purposes
  • I am a native English speaker

Teaching Credentials

Education:
2009: MAET (Masters in Adult Education and Training), University of Phoenix Online, GPA = 3.84 | 1998: BS (double major) Education and English Literature, State University of New York at Oswego, summa cum laude, GPA 3.87
Positions Held:
2000 -- 2009 Adult ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) Instructor: Conversation, Writing, Workplace, Pronunciation, Citizenship, Intensive English Program, English through Drama, Life skills, GRE and TOEFL preparation, more | 2004-2005 Visiting Professor of English, Catholic University of Korea (Songsim Campus), EFL (English as a Foreign Language) | 1999-2000 Program Assistant, Office of African American Affairs, University of Virginia | 1997-2000 Various Middle and High School teaching positions (English) | 1973 - 1997 Various positions in the insurance industry, owner of retail floral shops, office manager of local weekly newspaper, more
Certifications:
2007: TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Principles and Practices of Online Teaching Certificate | *multiple professional development trainings completed

*member of VAACE (Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education), TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages),

Contributions

Community

  • Groups
  • Friends

Other Interests

Favorite Sports: ping pong, kayaking, canoeing,, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, treadmill

Hobbies: floral design, walking, writing poetry, attending community events, armchair traveling,, walking trails through woods, poetry (writing and reading), learning languages (French, Korean, others), photography

Favorite Books: The Kite Runner, The Giver, many, many, many more

Favorite Music: eclectic, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues

Favorite Food: salads, new recipes, lamb, vegetables, stroganoff, stroganoff, homemade apple pie, honeydew melon

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