Jacob Cohen
Summary
Fluent, native English speaker with extensive experience teaching English across four continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Asia). Passionate about language learning and dedicated to empowering students through personalized and adaptive teaching methods. Eager to join Busuu as an online English tutor to continue making a positive impact on students worldwide.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance English Tutor
04.2016 - Current
- Taught English to students of various proficiency levels from diverse cultural backgrounds across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
- Designed custom lessons for students based on their individual goals and learning styles, incorporating both traditional and digital teaching materials
- Offered pro bono tutoring services to students unable to afford lessons, focusing on providing equal access to quality education
- Fostered a positive, interactive, and engaging learning environment, resulting in improved student confidence in language use
- Specialized in grammar, pronunciation, conversational fluency, business English, and exam preparation.
Pro Bono English Teacher
04.2016 - Current
- Volunteered English teaching services in underprivileged areas, providing free education to those unable to afford paid services
- Developed strong intercultural communication skills and sensitivity to diverse student needs and challenges
- Helped students gain practical English skills necessary for daily life, work, and travel.
Skills
- Fluent in English (native speaker)
- Culturally adaptive teaching strategies
- Proficient in digital teaching platforms and tools (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc)
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Intercultural communication
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work with diverse age groups and proficiency levels
Certification
TEFL Certification, TEFL Graduate, 2024
Attributes
- Passionate about education and language learning
- Dedicated to student success and progress
- Empathetic and flexible, tailoring lessons to individual student needs
Availability
Currently Available for Remote Work
Timeline
Freelance English Tutor
04.2016 - Current
Pro Bono English Teacher
04.2016 - Current
TEFL Certification, TEFL Graduate, 2024
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