Ioana S.

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I have dual nationality with both USA and UK passports thanks to my English mother. When I was much younger I gained 5 "O" levels and 1 "A" level while living in Taunton, England. I served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. I have a 4-year university degree from San Diego, California. In 2004 I gained a TESOL certificate at Transworld Schools in San Francisco, California. I have over 12 years of cumulative teaching experience in Thailand, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Turkey, and China. I think that teaching English has benefitted me the most in the world around us. When I was in Kuwait I wrote and self-published a children's book entitled Korean Odyssey. I now live in Wiveliscombe, Somerset England awaiting a return to Thailand where my Thai wife is.

My name is Richard and I have enjoyed teaching for more than twenty years. I'm from the U.K. and I'm educated to M.A. level and one day I hope to start a PhD. I love travelling and I have travelled to many countries around the world. I have also lived in many too. I love meeting new people and finding out about their lives. During my life, I have taught in many countries as I love teaching and helping students with anything they want to improve. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your studies. I have a range of qualifications: DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Module 2 - Teaching - Merit Cambridge English CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Pass Cambridge English M.A. International Security - Merit University of Leicester P.G. Diploma in International Relations - Pass London School of Economics Financial Planning Certificate - Pass Royal Institute of Insurers BSc (Hons) Chemistry and American Studies University of Sussex

Lower Level: Beginner's Japanese, Beginner's French, Beginner's Russian GCSE: French, Russian, Japanese, English Language A-Level: English Language, Russian, Japanese Exam Board Experience: AQA: French, English Language Edexcel: Japanese, Russian Languages: British English (native speaker), Japanese (N3 certificate and university level, estimated B2), Russian (university level, estimated B2/C1), French (A-Level) Preferred Student Age Group: GCSE/A-Level (Any) About me: I'm an enthusiastic language student, musician and budding fantasy-sci-fi writer set to graduate this winter with at least a 2:1 in Japanese and Russian from the University of Leeds. During my studies, I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity to help people in Japan and Russia improve their English skills so I understand how daunting languages can be. Whether you're hoping to improve your school grades, preparing for your exams, or just curious about learning a new language, I can tailor our classes to focus on the areas of language you struggle with the most and encourage relaxed communication from the start so you have the confidence to more freely use either your French, Japanese or Russian. I can also aid in English Language, particularly at A-Level.