專業師資
專業師資
Gerhard Erasmus
Nationality: South Africa
Having taught a variety of students from beginner level young learners to advanced level adults and also observed other teachers teaching these levels, I find that one of the key elements of success is a teacher’s ability to engage their students in the target language in a meaningful way. This course will give you the tools to do that at a variety of levels and help you to find the experience of teaching English pleasurable and rewarding. English teaching can be very rewarding and lots of fun if teachers know how to plan and structure their lessons in a manner that is geared towards engagement and success.
Educational details
2011 : Nova Southeastern University, MSc. Education (TEFL)
1998 : University of Pretoria, BA (Psychology)
Cambridge ESOL (through Bell Centre UK)
Delta modules (current) Module 1 and 2 completed.
Training from Cambridge ESOL associated with my current responsibilities as examiner, trainer and inspector
Working History
2010 to present : teacher training and examining
Cambridge ESOL centre Inspector Taiwan
Responsible for inspecting centers to ensure that they adhere to Cambridge Exam regulations
Cambridge ESOL presenter and trainer
Plan and deliver presentations on behalf of Cambridge Language assessment in Taiwan and Hong Kong
Cambridge ESOL TKT trainer
Teacher trainer for the Cambridge TKT exams. Covering all core modules and TKT practical.
Cambridge ESOL presenter trainer
Training of Cambridge TKT presenters and trainers.
TKT Practical Assessor
Observe teachers in class for the TKT Practical module and scoring their lesson plans and delivered lessons according the Cambridge TKT criteria.
Teaching oriented working experience
2009 to 2011 Taipei Korean elementary school
Age group: English teacher for grades 1 to 6
2006 to present ACE.Language Institute. Language School, Owner/teacher, Yonghe, Taiwan
Age group: from elementary school to University. My duties involve teaching, teacher training, school management and recruitment, curriculum design, activity design and the writing of material to deal with items that appear problematic for students preparing for the Cambridge exams.
Grades 1 to 6 take the Cambridge YLE tests.
Teenagers to Adults: GEPT teaching to beginner and intermediate levels
Children to Adults: KET, PET and FCE , GEPT
Adults: BULATS and CAE class.
2002 to 2006 Box English, English teacher, Yonghe, Taiwan
Prepare students for Cambridge YLE tests and GEPT beginner and intermediate levels.
Other contract work
2010 – Teacher trainer for Anglia CITE (Certificate for International Teachers of English) for a two month course
2007 – Designed and taught an English course for the Taipei County Chinese Doctors Association.
2009 to present – Summer and winter camp for British Council Taipei
Related experience: Academic conference presentations
- 2011 “the position of TKT in the esl market” Yunlin University of Science and Technology conference on CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning), Yunlin, Taiwan
- 2014 “Do we really read to learn” Kainan International TESOL conference, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- 2013 Book series for Cambridge YLE exam preparation to be published in June 2014 through Cengage Publishing, Taipei, Taiwan
Jenna Lynn Cody
Nationality: USA
After graduating from the George Washington University (BA International Affairs), I embarked on a teaching career first in China, and then the USA, earning a CELTA and Delta. I have taught English in Taiwan for over 11 years, focusing on IELTS, Business English and teacher training and am currently working on a Master of Education in TESOL at the University of Exeter. I believe foremost that every learner is an individual, and try to build rapport with them as people in order to understand what they want to learn, what they are ready to learn, and what they enjoy about learning. My core teaching strategy is experiential - learning through meaningful interactions with language including texts, tasks and various kinds of controlled and open practice. I expect my learners to work hard and be open to learning, but I also understand that every learner will have different goals and show improvement in individual ways. To learn a language, I suggest two components: exposure and practice. Read and listen for pleasure as well as to become used to the building blocks of the language, and then seek out opportunities to speak and write as much as possible.
Educational background
The George Washington University, Washington, DC (USA): BA International Affairs
The University of Exeter, Exeter (United Kingdom): MEd TESOL
Cambridge Delta Qualified (Specialism: Business English)
CELTA Certified: Pass A
Active IELTS examiner
Freelance Corporate Trainer and English Instructor 10/2012 – present: Taipei, Taiwan
Specializing in presentation/public speaking, business writing skills and business etiquette/socializing
through a variety of teaching methods Experienced Corporate Trainer – 06/2015 – present: LADO Management Consultants: Taipei, Taiwan
Preparing and executing skills-based Business English workshops and seminars
Conducting training sessions at all levels using communicative, lexical and genre-based approaches
Lead Trainer experience on several seminar topics
IELTS Exam Preparation Instructor – 09/2013 – present: CES: Taipei, Taiwan
Observing colleagues in a teacher trainer capacity, providing feedback/follow-up
Preparing students at a variety of levels for the IELTS exam
Focusing on testing strategies for IELTS using a multilayered skills-based syllabus
Became an active IELTS examiner with IDP Education within 2 years of employment
Senior Corporate Trainer – 09/2007 – 12/2015: EIE Management Consultants: Taipei, Taiwan
Trained high-level professionals from diverse industries in Business English skills
Aided in course and seminar creation, material creation and teacher training
Served as Lead Trainer for seminars, workshops and Corporate English Camp
Edited medical and academic papers, performed light translation
English Instructor - 09/2006 -09/2007: Kojen English: Taipei, Taiwan
Followed a structured, student-centered curriculum using communicative language teaching for adults and the Audiolingual method for children
ESOL Instructor - 09/2005 - 09/2006: Columbia College: Falls Church VA, USA
Taught English conversation and communication skills to newly-arrived immigrants
Derick Lourens
Nationality: South Africa
My name is Derick. I would like to introduce myself briefly. I have been teaching EFL in Taiwan for 13 years now, at various schools in Taipei. I have taught all age groups, including Preschool, Young Learners, Teenagers and Adults. My experience also includes different levels of learners ranging from Beginner and Intermediate to Advanced learners.
My teaching philosophy is very clear. I need to keep in mind the individuality of my students and settings, and that language learning is complex, and that there is not only one way to teach all students. Differentiated instruction is necessary in order to get all students connected and involved in the learning process. Therefore I believe that different theories and teaching methods have to be applied in EFL classrooms.
Student involvement in the learning process is essential. I expect learners to actively engage in communication and apply critical thinking in activities. Students must be motivated to take charge of their own learning experience and become active learners outside of classrooms as well. Students should not only depend on teachers.
I am looking forward to seeing you in class!
Educational background
Nova Southeastern University
2011 – 2012 Master of Science in Education (M.Sc.Ed.), TEFL
Cambridge University ESOL section
2009 – 2012 N.D.P., - Speaking Examiner for YLE, KET, PET - Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Modules 1, 2 and 3
London Teacher Training College
2009 – 2010 Diploma TESOL; Diploma Business English; Certificate TEFL; Certificate TEYLT;, Young Learners, Teenagers, and Adults
University of South Africa
1995 – 2000 LLB, Law
University of Stellenbosch
1992 – 1994 B.A., Law Major (Minor in English Literature)
Present career
IELTS instructor, Cambridge Taipei
TESOL trainer, American TESOL Institute, Taiwan branch
Experience
July 2013 – 2014
Business English Instructor at Gjun (Taipei Main Branch)
--- Instructing adults and business professionals in formal classroom settings. Levels: Advanced, Intermediate, and Pre-Intermediate adults
August 2011 – 2014
EFL Teacher at ChingShin Private Elementary and Middle School
--- Teaching EFL to Young Learners
--- Methodology/Techniques:
Beginner Level - CLIL, Immersion, Communicative, TPR, Whole Language, TBL, PBL
August 2011 - August 2013
EFL Teacher Part Time at JLS Language
--- Beginner and Intermediate learners, Adults and Teenagers
--- Methodology/Techniques:
Beginner Levels - Communicative, TPR, Music, Ed.Technology
Intermediate Levels - Communicative, Direct Instruction, TBL, Ed.Technology
August 2001 - August 2013
EFL Teacher at H.M. Corporation
--- Teaching EFL to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Learners
--- Methodology/Techniques for:
Beginner Level - CLIL, Immersion, Communicative, TPR, Reader's Theater
Intermediate Level - CLIL, Communicative, Direct Instruction
Advanced Level - Communicative, Direct Instruction, TBL, Integration of Technology and the 4 Skills
August 2001 - July 2011
EFL Teacher at Joy School
--- EFL teacher : Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced learners
--- Methodology/Techniques:
Beginner Levels - Communicative, TPR, Songs
Intermediate Levels - Communicative, Direct Instruction, TBL Advanced Level - Communicative, Direct Instruction, TBL
Jonathan Laubscher
Nationality: The United Kingdom
Experience
Since 2008, Jonathan has taught in several language centers and British Council (英國教育中心) in Taiwan, teaching students from primary school students to adults. Concurrently 6 years of experience as a TESOL Qualified Trainer.
Education MA Literature
BA degree Major French & Psychology University of Witwatersrand
TESOL Diploma University of Witwatersrand
TESOL Diploma Trinity College London
International Diploma in Language Teaching Management (IDLTM).
Trinity CertTESOL Professional Trainer
Chris Redpath
Nationality: The United Kingdom
Experience
15 years teaching experience in Taiwan and Japan, including as Director of Studies at Shane English Schools, as a teacher at Kang Chiao, and at the British Council. Has experience of a wide range of contexts, including teaching corporate classes, adults, IELTS preparation, and young learners. He is also an IELTS examiner and is currently teaching upper intermediate and advanced students at Inspired Kids and Inspired CPD and working towards being a tutor on Trinity validated courses.
Education MA Literature
TESOL certificate King's College London
Currently completing the OFQUAL Level 7 regulated Trinity Diploma TESOL
Jason Hendryx
Nationality: USA
Hello! My name is Jason and it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you! I hold a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Second Language Acquisition. I have over 30 years of language teaching experience from kindergarten through graduate school. For almost two decades now I have been involved in the training of future language teachers. I have presented at TESOL conferences and have TESOL-related publications. The greatest strength any teacher can bring to the language classroom, in my opinion, is a passion and joy for what is being taught. In this regard, I am a huge fan of Dewey who once said, “To be playful and serious at the same time is possible, and it defines the ideal mental condition.” In my classes, I will expect you to be both prepared and enthusiastic. Let’s have some fun working together!
Educational background
College of Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2008 Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2003 M.A., Chinese Language & Literature
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1991 B.A., Chinese Language & Literature
Experience
2017, Aug- 2018, Jun
Adjunct Faculty (Online),
University of Wyoming, College of Education, Department of Secondary Education, Modern Languages Education
2017, Aug- 2018, Jul
Adjunct Faculty
National Taiwan Normal University, Department of Applied Chinese Language and Culture, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
2013, Aug- 2016, Dec
Assistant Professor,
University of Wyoming, College of Education, Department of Secondary Education, Modern Languages Education
2010-2013
Assistant Professor,
National Taiwan Normal University, Department of Applied Chinese Language and Culture, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
2008-2010
Assistant Professor of Chinese
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO
2007-2008 Language Methods Instructor
College of Education, Teacher Education Program, World Language Course 588-589, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2005-2008
Instructional Consultant Center for Instructional Development and Research (CIDR), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
May-June 2007
First-Year Chinese Program Coordinator
Asian Languages and Literature, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2006-2007
English Language Instructor
English Language Programs (ELP), University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2003-2005
Writing Consultant
Writing Lab, College of Education, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
2003-2004
Chinese Language After-School High School Teacher
Various Schools, Seattle, WA
2003
Chinese Language Curriculum Support
Lakeside Middle School, Seattle, WA
2000-2003/Sum 2004, 2005
Teaching Assistant
Chinese Language, Department of Chinese Language & Literature, University of Washington
1998-1999
Translator/Editor
Government Information Office (GIO), Taipei, Taiwan
