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Sonia Kernan

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1:28 PM (GMT-06:00)
class
English
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16
time
60
class
English
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16
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60

Speaks

English
Native
,
French
B2

About Me

I was born and raised in Canada.

I have worked in Montreal, Toronto, South Korea, Vancouver and am presently a school teacher here in Calgary, Alberta.

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Bachelor of Education from the University of British Columbia (2012) and a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University in Montreal (2004).

I have 4 years of experience teaching and tutoring English as a Second Language which includes a combination of tutoring online, teaching in South Korea as well as tutoring foreign language students in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Teaching Approach

I am flexible, patient and enthusiastic in my teaching approach.

I ask my students about their language goals and then tailor our lessons accordingly. For example if a student is interested in improving his or her conversation skills we can discuss current events or topics of interest to the student.

I recommend and provide reading materials based on the students' interests and reading levels.

I pose questions concerning various articles to improve the students' comprehension skills.

I include plenty of encouragement and support throughout each lesson.
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Teacher Stats

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timetable8 years ago
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class60
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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Canadian English

Résumé

schoolEducation

2011 - 2012
Bachelor of Education
University of British Columbia (UBC) - Vancouver, BC
Major in Education (Elementary)
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Concordia University - Montreal, Quebec
Major in Psychology

briefcaseWork Experience

2006 - 2007
Teacher
YesYoungDo - South Korea
Teaching elementary and high school students ESL through games, essay writing, and reading materials
2013 - 0
Teacher (Substitute and Contract)
Calgary Board of Education - Calgary, Alberta

diploma_2Certifications

2013 - 0
Education
Alberta Teachers' Association - Calgary, Alberta
Certification to teach K-12