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Teacher Tim
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Teaches
English
Native
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Armenian
Spanish
German
Greek
Greek (Ancient)
Other
Russian
Native English speaker - has taught over 23,000 lessons: IELTS/TOEFL, Legal/Business, Conversation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Armenian
Spanish
German
Greek
Greek (Ancient)
Other
Russian
Native English speaker - has taught over 23,000 lessons: IELTS/TOEFL, Legal/Business, Conversation
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (23:27 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 26, 2014Interest topicFoodLegal ServicesTech
I am a native English speaker from the United States.
I have an M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (“TEFL”), Cambridge’s CELTA, a J.D. (law degree), an M.B.A., an M.A. in Theology, and an A.B. in Religious Studies and Philosophy. I used to be a lawyer in the United States, but now I just teach English online.
I teach Legal English, Business English, IELTS and TOEFL Preparation, Conversational English, and General English. Please feel free to book a lesson with me.
Lessons start and end on time. If you need to cancel or reschedule, use italki's canceling/rescheduling system (24 hours' notice). Please contact italki support if you need help.Me as a Teacher
I have taught over 23,300 English lessons online. I have also taught English as a second language at the Russian-Armenian University and the American University of Armenia. I teach students of all ages.
I have an M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ("TEFL") and Cambridge's CELTA.
I teach Legal English, Business English, IELTS and TOEFL Preparation (speaking and writing), Conversational English, and General English. I am uniquely qualified to teach Legal English as I have a law degree, was a lawyer, and designed a Legal English curriculum as part of my M.A. in TEFL. I am qualified to teach Business English as I have an MBA and worked in business law and accounts receivable.My lessons & teaching style
I use whatever works best for the student. I use material from the internet and books for conversation classes and to help student expand their vocabulary. I use books and videos to help students with grammar. Some students like to read articles before or during class and to discuss them in class. I correct your English during class.
I teach Legal English, Business English (including Interview Practice and Project Management), IELTS and TOEFL Preparation (speaking and writing), Conversational English, and General English.
I teach via Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, italki Classroom, and WeChat, but I prefer Skype or Zoom.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
Work Experience
2013 - 2013
Lecturer Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) UniversityI taught Legal English and Business English.
2014 - 2015
Lecturer American University of ArmeniaI taught English to non-native English speakers at the American University of Armenia's Extension Program in Yerevan, Armenia. I mainly taught General English and Business English to Intermediate and Upper Intermediate Level students.
2014 - Present
English Teacher italkiI teach General English, IELTS/TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Legal English, and Conversational English on italki.
2012 - 2014
Tutor Self-employedI taught English to non-native English speakers in person and via Skype.
2016 - 2018
Online English Teacher Beyond (a language school in China)I taught English to children in China for Beyond, which is a language school in China. I taught those classes with non-native English speaking teachers from China. We used PowerPoint slides, stories, videos, and games during class.
Education
1992 - 1993
Master's - Theology
1994 - 1997
Doctorate - LawJuris Doctor (J.D.)
1989 - 1992
Bachelor's - Religious Studies and Philosophy
2001 - 2006
Master's - MBA
2018 - 2020
Master's - Teaching English as a Foreign Language ("TEFL")I am currently an Master of Arts ("M.A.") in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ("TEFL") student at the American University of Armenia ("AUA").
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Certificates
CELTA Cambridge University 2013
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TEFL Certificate i-to-i TEFL 2012Completed 130 hours of online TEFL training with i-to-i TEFL. This included a 10 hour Business English TEFL training module.
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4.9
Rating
3,824
Students
23.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Legal English
A1 - C2Business2,592 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
Business English
A1 - C2Business4,481 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
Conversational English
A1 - C2Conversation Practice5,186 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
IELTS/TOEFL Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation4,768 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice694 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
General English
A1 - C2General5,119 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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3,232 Reviews
Alexandra
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you very much for the lessons! They are always interesting, and the time passes by very quickly. I'm really glad that I have found such a great teacher.
Jun 22, 2023
Tatsiana Dorahava
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you for your help, knowledge and patience.
Tim is really helpful and understands needs of the student. He provides a lot of additional information and knows a lot of great resources that you can use to study English.
Nov 16, 2022
Темирхан Оразбаев
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tim is an experienced teacher. He explains my mistakes in detail. He does it in a polite manner.I recommend Tim to all italki users.
Тим великолепный учитель. Он очень хорошо ставит произношение и объясняет ошибки грамматике, орфографии и т.д. Я рекомендую Тима всем. С ним очень интересно заниматься.
Nov 14, 2021
Sergey Chibunin
3 English lessons
We made the lesson harder with other materials. That was useful for me. Thank you, Tim :)
Sep 24, 2023
Sergey Chibunin
3 English lessons
The lesson was good. We checked homework. I got many corrections and new materials. Thank you, Tim :)
Sep 17, 2023
Sergey Chibunin
3 English lessons
It was a conversational lesson with Tim first time. Tim speaks fast. It's a good challenge for me. Thank you, Tim :)
Aug 27, 2023
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