Donald Martin
5.0
United States•
2:57 PM (GMT-06:00)
English
262
2.671
English
262
2.671
Speaks
English
Native
,Spanish
C1
About Me
It's October 2024 -- let's take your academic and professional English to the next level.
I worked in Information Technology for almost 25 years -- interviewing candidates, supervising employees, and training people on policies, processes, and software.
Additionally, I have been helping candidates prepare for job interviews for over 15 years, including revising the CV/résumé/Cover Letter.
I have a Master's Degree in English and have taught English Language and Literature for fifteen years to both adults and high school students.
I am here to help you succeed. My methodology is to strengthen your current skills and then build a plan towards achieving your goals. We use every possible resource to help you communicate more effectively: work emails & Slack chats, books, news articles, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc...
English is a beautiful language. It is also, at times, frustratingly complex. I look forward to helping you appreciate its rules while mastering your communication skills.
Thanks to all of the students who have trusted me as their partner on their English-language journey! 🇺🇦 слава нації
Looking for class time flexibility? Take a look at my website:
https://www.donaldinchicago.com
Want to see some language videos on Instagram?
https://www.instagram.com/donaldsenglishcorner/
Read MoreI worked in Information Technology for almost 25 years -- interviewing candidates, supervising employees, and training people on policies, processes, and software.
Additionally, I have been helping candidates prepare for job interviews for over 15 years, including revising the CV/résumé/Cover Letter.
I have a Master's Degree in English and have taught English Language and Literature for fifteen years to both adults and high school students.
I am here to help you succeed. My methodology is to strengthen your current skills and then build a plan towards achieving your goals. We use every possible resource to help you communicate more effectively: work emails & Slack chats, books, news articles, podcasts, YouTube videos, etc...
English is a beautiful language. It is also, at times, frustratingly complex. I look forward to helping you appreciate its rules while mastering your communication skills.
Thanks to all of the students who have trusted me as their partner on their English-language journey! 🇺🇦 слава нації
Looking for class time flexibility? Take a look at my website:
https://www.donaldinchicago.com
Want to see some language videos on Instagram?
https://www.instagram.com/donaldsenglishcorner/
My trial lessons
During your trial lesson, we will have a casual conversation about your academic, personal, or professional goals. Our chat allows me to assess your skills in real time while allowing you to share your experiences with me. You are of course welcome to ask any questions that you may have. I will provide an assessment to you before the end of our lesson, ranking your different language skills on a scale of 1 - 5. I will also share my recommendations on how we could best work together.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
7 years ago 
99.00%2.671 
16.8 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
2005 - 2008
MA English
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan
English Literature
2000 - 2005
BA English
Marygrove College - Detroit, Michigan
English Literature
Work Experience
2021
Owner
Donald's English Corner - Chicago, USA
A private business devoted to teaching English to everyone, everywhere!
2017 - 2021
Senior Information Technology Analyst
Loyola University Chicago - Chicago
2000 - 2016
Senior Information Technology Analyst
Johnson Controls - Holland, Michigan
2009 - 2013
Adjunct Professor of English
Grand Rapids Community College - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Taught English Composition and English Literature
2007 - 2008
Adjunct Professor of English
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Taught English Composition
Certifications
2014 - 2014
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera
Instituto Cervantes - Chicago, Illinois
DELE - Nivel B2