Laura Baker
5.0
United States•
9:58 AM (GMT-05:00)
English
326
3.368
English
326
3.368
Speaks
English
Native
,French
B2
,Mandarin
B2
,German
A2
,Spanish
A1
,Portuguese
A1
,American Sign Language
About Me
Hello! My name is Laura Baker and I am an English teacher from the United States.
A little about me:
-I began teaching English in 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan.
-I have more than a decade (10 years) of experience teaching adult conversation classes, Business English.
-I love to travel and have lived more than nine years abroad in France, Germany, Taiwan and Brazil.
-I am passionate about learning languages. In my free time, I study Mandarin Chinese, French, Portuguese, German and American Sign Language.
What is class like?
-I believe class needs to be student-centered and fun. That means class is built around your goals, needs and interests.
-I want you to feel engaged and comfortable in class so that you can practice with confidence. Don't worry about making mistakes! They are proof that you are learning something new.
-According to your goals and needs, class will focus on one or a mix of the following skills: grammar, pronunciation and intonation, vocabulary, spoken fluency, reading, writing and listening.
-Class activities will include a mix of exercises, games, questions, discussions, role-playing activities, listening exercises, pronunciation practices, short presentations, and more...the possibilities are endless!
If you have any questions about class, please let me know. Thanks for reading my profile, and I look forward to meeting you online soon!
Read MoreA little about me:
-I began teaching English in 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan.
-I have more than a decade (10 years) of experience teaching adult conversation classes, Business English.
-I love to travel and have lived more than nine years abroad in France, Germany, Taiwan and Brazil.
-I am passionate about learning languages. In my free time, I study Mandarin Chinese, French, Portuguese, German and American Sign Language.
What is class like?
-I believe class needs to be student-centered and fun. That means class is built around your goals, needs and interests.
-I want you to feel engaged and comfortable in class so that you can practice with confidence. Don't worry about making mistakes! They are proof that you are learning something new.
-According to your goals and needs, class will focus on one or a mix of the following skills: grammar, pronunciation and intonation, vocabulary, spoken fluency, reading, writing and listening.
-Class activities will include a mix of exercises, games, questions, discussions, role-playing activities, listening exercises, pronunciation practices, short presentations, and more...the possibilities are endless!
If you have any questions about class, please let me know. Thanks for reading my profile, and I look forward to meeting you online soon!
My trial lessons
During this trial lesson, we will play a game to get to know each other, talk about your goals, and discuss the best type of materials to meet your needs.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
9 years ago 
100.00%3.368 
17.4 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
2022 - 2023
Post-Bac Certification: SLP Pre-Masters
University of Vermont - Vermont, USA
Courses in linguistics, language development, and the production/understanding of sound
2003 - 2007
B.A. in French Studies
Smith College - Northampton, MA, USA
2024 - 0
Masters in Speech Language Pathology
Emerson College - Boston, MA
Currently completing a Masters program
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Speech Language Assistant
Harwood High School - Vermont, USA
Assistant to the Speech Language Therapist - aiding students with language and communication needs
2015
English Language Teacher/Consultant
Online! - Vermont, USA
Leading one-on-one and small group conversation lessons online; Building language learning plans and techniques with students; IELTS/TOEFL/CELPIP test preparation practice; Coaching in Business English
2013 - 2015
English Teacher
Centro Educacional Leonardo da Vinci - Vitoria, Brazil
Taught kindergarten classes of 20 Portuguese-speaking students in bi-lingual program.
2009 - 2012
English Teacher
Kojen American English School - Taipei City, Taiwan
Taught kindergarten classes of 18 Chinese-speaking students in an English immersion program.
2008 - 2012
English for Specific Purposes Teacher
Kojen American English School - Taipei City, Taiwan
Taught lessons catered to students' specific language needs. This included company English classes, group conversation classes and private tutoring for students of all ages and levels.