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Maria Whitfield

Maria Whitfield

ESL Teacher

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Phoenix, Maricopa

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Services offered

As an ESL Instructor with 8 years of informal experience, and having recently returned from Thailand, where I completed a 120hr TEFL course with 6 observed teaching practices. I had the pleasure of working closely with individuals and groups from beginners through to near-native fluency. My students came from diverse backgrounds, from kindergarten to university, as well as adult intermediate one on one.

As well as the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching in physical and virtual settings, I am experienced in administering and evaluating assessments in preparation for IELTS. I employ a range of traditional and progressive methodologies, with an emphasis on incorporating opportunities for experiential learning whenever possible. While I often use textbooks for beginners, I enjoy creating tailored material for all levels to address specific learning needs.

English teacher
English tutor
Business english lessons
Private english tutor
Esl instructor
Approximate rate: USD$ 30 per hour

Experience

  • Six teaching practices during the ‘120 hours TEFL program’ 

August 2023- Thungphabod School Sanpatong, Chiang Mai – P4 students                    

August 2023- Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Chiang Mai – 1st year B2 students                                   

August 2023- Sridonchai Municipality School, Chiang Mai – P4 students                               

August 2023- Pattira Kindergarten, Chiang Mai – K3 students             

August 2023- Wat Tha Satoi School, Chiang Mai – M3/1 students 

August 2023- EFL Chiang Mai – one to one lesson to an intermediate student                     

  • March 2015- 2023 – Taught English informally to native Thai and Burmese speakers in the United States.
  • May 2007 – 2023 – Tutored students and adults in Microsoft office 365 – Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Education

  • 120 hours onsite TEFL training certificate with six hours of observed teaching practices from SEE TEFL, Chiang Mai, Thailand – July 2023
  • B.A. Information Technology – Phoenix College, Phoenix, Arizona, USA – 2018 - currently

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