Sharon
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Hello and a warm welcome! I enjoy talking with people from around the world. I've worked in the fitness and health field as an educator for most of my professional life and I started as a TEFL certified tutor on Cambly in 2021. I've obtained a Bachelors degree in Social Science and Master's degree in Natural Resources. Engaging, learning and working with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups has always been inspiring to me. My intention is to create a supportive class atmosphere in exploring fluency, accuracy, vocabulary, pronunciation and/or grammar skills to suit your unique learning style in order to advance your English language competency to the next level. I'm enthusiastic to support you in strengthening your speaking, reading, listening and writing skills in order for you to thrive in your personal and professional goals. This includes collaborating with you to customize a learning plan that addresses your specific learning goals. Let's chat! In tutoring high intermediate, advanced, and proficient levels of adult and teen learners, my specialty is assisting students in preparing for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) speaking exams through the Cambly courses; IELTS Mock Speaking tests, IELTS Speaking Part 1,2,3, the newest IELTS Speaking Intensive, preparing for job interviews, and Cambly course lessons: Intermediate and Advanced Business English, Health: Fitness, Healthy Mind: Healthy Body, Work and Well-being, Intermediate Academic English and Engoo articles. Please do not schedule a class if you are a beginner or under the age of 18. Please do not schedule a class if you are uncomfortable turning your camera on during class. I don't tutor teenagers under the age of 18 and learners who don't have their cameras on. I embody friendliness and patience, assisting you in learning at your own pace in a relaxed manner. I hope to make your class time productive in improving your conversational English skills through any of these learning strategies; free conversation, reading and discussing Engoo articles, and the variety of Cambly courses from the Cambly library. With four years of study in Spanish and Modern Standard Arabic at two universities, I can empathize with the difficulties of learning a new language. It can feel overwhelming at times. Let's explore English language learning in fun, creative and productive ways to address your specific goals and boost your confidence. Classes are available for students who are interested in making their class time productive and engaging. Reliable, considerate and responsible students are welcome. LATE CANCELLATIONS/NO SHOWS, SCHEDULING CLASSES As a courtesy, if you are unable to attend a class you booked, please cancel or reschedule 24 hours or more in advance, so I can leave the time available for other students to schedule a class. I rely on tutoring as an income source, so when students don't show up for the lesson, I don't get full financial compensation for my time. If you have booked classes with me and there are consistent no shows, I cannot commit to working with you. Please be respectful of my time on this platform. When scheduling a class, my preference is that you schedule on the hour or on the half hour rather than in the middle of the hour, in order to maximize bookings time and keep my schedule running smoothly. After scheduling a class, I strongly suggest that right afterwards, you add the class to your calendar/schedule in order to prevent forgetting and missing your class. Students are responsible for remembering the times and days they schedule classes. Accountability is essential for tutor-student collaboration and a successful learning experience. Thanks for your understanding! :-) If you are unable to find a convenient time on my tutoring schedule for classes, please feel free to message me and I will make an effort to open up a time slot to accommodate you, if possible. If you're interested in exploring a Cambly course, or Engoo article, it is suggested that you choose one of interest to you, in advance of a scheduled lesson. If not, I am happy to help find one with you during our class session. Thank you for visiting my profile. I look forward to seeing you in class soon!
Personal development, music, dance disciplines, a healthy lifestyle, teaching and learning, laughter, diverse landscapes, animals, contemplative, embodiment and mindfulness practices, museums, botanical gardens, flowers, reading, writing, song-writing, yoga, Pilates, barre, international cuisine and travel, diverse cultural legacies are what I love and value. I've been an instructor for most of my professional life in a variety of wellness and fitness related subjects to improve health. I have 7 years of experience as an academic instructional faculty at a university in the state of Oregon. I find purpose in connecting with people from around the world and learning about them and their cultures. My travels have taken me to parts of Asia, Africa, Europe, UK, Canada and Mexico. The completion of two TEFL certifications; a 120 hour Premier course and 30 hour Teaching Young Learners course helped me build skills for tutoring the English language on Cambly. I enjoy tutoring on Cambly and my experience on this learning platform has significantly expanded my worldview as a global citizen. I'm gratified to be a part of the Cambly team!
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Motivational, supportive and encouraging. I can be both serious and fun and adaptable to meet your learning goals. I'm interested to learn about you and I'll ask you about your motivations for learning English and we can collaborate to address your needs, at a pace that feels right to you. We can explore engaging and productive free conversation and/or Cambly course lessons and reading articles on Engoo daily news. I specialize in structured lessons, assisting students with preparation for the IELTS speaking exam, job interviews, and Cambly Business English courses to improve their communications, teamwork and leadership skills in the workplace. For vocabulary and pronunciation, we can practice free conversation and/or reading online articles out-loud about current events or other topics that interest you. With kindness, I will evaluate and give you feedback and corrections throughout the class and/or at the end of class both verbally and written in the chat box. For grammar-centered lessons, we can explore a lesson in the Cambly course library that suits your level to improve your English language fluency. You get to choose how you want to spend class time. My goal as a tutor is to put you at ease, maximize your practice time, help you articulate your feelings and thoughts with accuracy, inspire your motivation for learning, answer any questions you have and elevate your confidence. I want you to succeed as a non-native English speaker to expand your opportunities for employment throughout the world.