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Male, 58 years

Paul T.

Male, 58 years

Bangkok, Thailand

Experienced and qualified English and test prep teacher.

Bio

I am a fully qualified Australian teacher working in Thailand with over 25 years of experience teaching, training, and tutoring. I can offer structured courses that are tailored to... Read more

Teaching methodology

All of my courses are supported by vocabulary, grammar, citing evidence, paragraph, and essay writing programs. Within this structure, I believe in personalizing all instruction to... Read more

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Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Business

UTS

  • Australia
  • 1987

Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching

Sultan Kudarat State University

  • Philippines
  • 2010

TEFL Certificate

Chichester College

  • Thailand
  • 1999

Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training

Safecity Training Academy

  • Australia
  • 2006

Business Management DP

IB Professional Development

  • Netherlands
  • 2016

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Questions for You

Q: What is your approach to teaching writing, and how do you help students develop their writing skills?

I use a structure based approach to writing:1. Establish the purpose.2. Supply the templates for answering different question types.3. Guide students through the structure.4. View examples.5. Build responses using outline templates I have designed depending on the requirements of the task.6. Move step by step.7. Provide rubric based feedback and editing key-based feedback on grammar, punctuation, and style.8. Allow time for re-drafting.9. Engage in overall evaluation.10. Start again with a new task.

Q: How do you help students with grammar, spelling, and punctuation?

I have designed a symbol based editing key that points out errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling with links to lessons on each function.Students attempt to self correct for an upgrade on their score. Then we review all errors together before final drafting.

Q: What is your approach to teaching reading, and how do you help students improve their reading comprehension skills?

Reading is best improved with exposure and collaboarative reading. The level of collaboration depends on the reader's level. I place strong emphasis on both reading comprehension and fluency, as well as critical thinking and oral/written responses to content and themes. This helps contextualuze reading.

Q: How do you help students with literary analysis and critical thinking skills?

I have fully designed dashboards specifically targeted at responding to literature. These programs which I have designed and updated over 20 years cover vocabulary, oral expression, themes and concepts, as well as all levels of writing structure depending on the curriculum requirements and purpose. This is my speciality, especially for international school students in all curricula.

Q: How do you help students with pronunciation and enunciation?

Examples, modeling, and practice, including audio and visual representations for producing accuracy.

Q: How do you help students with public speaking or presentation skills?

Once again, I use a structured approach appropriate to the purpose. In addition to organisation, confidence, and fluency, speakers need to be able to respond to the audience.

Q: Can you explain complex English grammar rules in simpler terms for easier understanding?

Yes. I have been doing this for so long, that is a given. In addition, I have links to guided lessons for self learning and checking.

Q: How do you motivate students who struggle with the language?

I provide students with a structure to work within that allows them to feel more confident one step (section) at a time. In addition, I have a lot of patience.

Q: Are you familiar with the English curriculum and course requirements at my school?

I have 25 years experience in teaching and tutoring in all curricula, predominantly the American and British curricula.

Q: How do you help students prepare for English exams and assignments?

I provide a structured approach to exams and assignments. Review and practice are key.

Q: How do you ensure that students are actively engaged during tutoring sessions?

We constantly interact, and I anticipate potential difficulties in order to respond and maintain high energy lessons with a very clear purpose.

Q: Can you help with test-taking strategies for English exams?

Yes, especially IELTS, TOEFL and SAT.

Q: Are you willing to provide additional practice problems or resources for independent study?

Yes. That is already incorporated into my very detailed programs.

Q: Are you able to provide assistance with English language certification exams, such as TOEFL or IELTS?

Yes. I have over 20 years experience in test prep, especially TOEFL, IELTS, and SAT.

Q: Can you provide guidance on choosing appropriate reading materials for improving English language skills?

Yes, I am a professional ELA Teacher.

Q: How do you help students with business English skills, such as writing professional emails or conducting meetings in English?

I use my vast experience as a corporate training manager and trainer. I have designed courses, trained teachers in skills, and personally taught all areas of business English, correspondence, and soft skills such as meetings, negotiations , and presentations.

Q: How do you help students with understanding and applying literary devices in English literature?

I have a fully developed program that does this, customized to any literary text of the student's choice.

Q: How do you encourage students to pursue their own writing interests in English?

First, I find out what motivates or excites them. Then, I guide and provide feedback and assistance.

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