| Name | James K. |
|---|---|
| City | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Teaching | English |
| Native Language | English |
| Originally From | United States |
| Working With | Kids (11y+), Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Public Place, Online |
| Hourly Rate | $14 |
I grew up in Houston, Texas, U.S.A., but I have lived in Istanbul, Turkey for the last ten years and am married to a Turkish woman. We have a five year old daughter with whom I enjoy spending time even though she can be stubborn like her dad. I have no background in Turkish or Turkey, and I had to learn the language and country from the beginning. I know the difficulties of learning a new language. I came to Turkey simply because I love traveling and experiencing new things.
B.A. political science (1996) - The University of Texas at Austin
B.S. biological science (2005) - The University of Texas at Austin
TEFL 100 hours (2011) - Oxford University
Certified Texas state Emergency Medical Technician (1994)
Field Biologist - Saltwater Inc. - Anchorage, AK Certified EMT - Heartbeat Ambulance Co. - Austin, TX English Instructor - Doga Oxford Quality School - Istanbul, TR English Instructor - Bezm-i-Alem Medical University - Fatih, TR English Instructor - Istanbul Technical University - Istanbul, TR Disabled Student Teacher's Aide - Madison Middle School - Vista, CA
I have had success with a student oriented approach. I think the method of having the student mostly speak while correcting errors after they finish is a good approach. I like to correct errors at a minimum because too much error correction can lead to unnatural conversation and student loss of confidence.
I would like to be available from the hours of 12 pm to 6 pm Istanbul time (GMT +3).
Online via Skype or local
