Classes
IELTS / TOEFL / GRE
Daniel offers personalized classes preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE.
International exams make sure you have the necessary level of proficiency to work and study in English-speaking countries. They are used for university programs, work visas, study abroad programs, and immigration.
IELTS, TOEFL, and GRE are all different tests with unique formats used for different goals.
Classes include carefully selected materials from a range of resources as well as personally created exercises. They can include:
- practice tests
- test-taking strategies related to listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- skill development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the use of authentic materials
- grammar review
- vocabulary development
Masters & PhD Programs
If you’re looking to earn a Masters or PhD in an English-speaking country, it’s important that you are prepared for the application process and the move to another country.
Preparation for Masters and PhD programs can include the following:
- Exploration of and research about available programs
- Preparation of statements of purpose and essays
- Application completion
- Professional email correspondence
- Interview preparation
- Development of academic writing skills
- Relocation planning
- Preparation for important cultural differences
Preparation for Masters and PhD programs will require you to do preparation outside of class, make important decisions, and meet deadlines for applications. Planning should be done in advance to allow sufficient time to submit a quality application.
Academic English
Do you need to improve your academic English?
We can work together to develop a plan to help with:
- Understanding academic lectures and complex conversations
- Vocabulary development
- Academic writing
- Giving presentations
- Discussing academic and complex topics
- Grammar review
FAQs
The support and practice you receive is not limited to the time we meet for class. You will also receive:
- a personalized plan to practice English outside of class
- feedback on written assignments
- support with English for professional correspondence
- recommendations of materials to develop your listening and reading skills
- periodic progress checks
- periodic reports to document areas covered and progress
- assistance applying for programs, visas, and jobs
Your success will largely depend on your effort and how much work you do outside of class.
It really depends. Think about the goal of running in a marathon. In order to meet that goal, it depends on how much you run to prepare, your diet, and how you take care of your body.
Everyone is different. It will depend on your current level, how many hours of class you take, and how much independent practice you do.
- I know the challenges of learning a new language. I am fluent in both Spanish and German, and I’ve taught both languages.
- I have advanced training from the California World Language Project in second language acquisition and effective teaching methods.
- I continually seek out professional development opportunities to improve my teaching practice.
- I present at teaching conferences to learn from others and help others become better teachers.
I hold the following degrees and credentials:
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Liberal Studies from Occidental College
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and German for Occidental College
- Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Single Subject California Teaching Credential, Spanish and German (6th to 12th grade)
- CLAD Certification for ESL teaching (embedded in each teaching credential above)
- TEFL Certification from Pragmatic English
I’ve also completed the following professional development:
- 120 hours of training about second language acquisition with the California World Language Project
- 40 hours of training about teaching reading through the Pasadena Unified School District
- 40 hour course titled Coaching and Mindfulness for Educators with the California World Language Project
- Attendance at ACTFL, IATEFL Chile, TESOL Chile, and LABCI Annual Conferences
- Online webinars related to language teaching
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I invite potential students to a 15-minute introductory call to learn about your goals and availability for classes, but I do not offer free trial classes.
When you go to a doctor or lawyer that’s an expert in their field, do you question why they charge their prices?
My rates include the hours spent outside of class preparing personalized classes, improving my skills, seeking out the best resources for my students, and purchasing the necessary materials.
If you are looking to invest in your future and work with an expert, I can provide quality classes.