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English
Native
Spanish

From Canada

Living in Nagoya, Japan

Professional EAL teacher with 17 years of experience helping students achieve their English goals A Toronto native with Uruguayan roots, I bring 17 years of teaching experience and a global perspective shaped by over 10 years of living abroad in Japan and Korea, I support learners of all ages in achieving their English goals through engaging, communication-focused lessons. I specialize in conversational English and test preparation (IELTS, Cambridge), helping students reach target scores. My approach emphasizes active participation, cultural relevance, and real-world application. I am an EAL facilitator focused on helping students reach their English goals, with 16 years of teaching experience and engaging in ongoing professional development. I have taught in universities in Japan and Canada, and spent 4 years teaching in Korea. I have taught students from all age groups and various levels of English proficiency. I am experienced in designing curricula and courses, including designing and implementing programs for universities. Furthermore, I have experience helping students prepare for English proficiency tests. I have also taught Business English classes in Toronto, and had worked for a mutual fund company. I have and continue to teach a multitude of different English language classes using culturally relevant strategies. I have and continue to cover all 4 of the major language skills plus grammar, as well as teach IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC prep classes, and have effectively helped students achieve their desired scores on these tests. In addition, I do have experience wit...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
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Trial Lesson
31 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
IELTS Speaking Test Preparation
A1-C2
Test Preparation
228 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
14% off
IELTS Speaking and Writing Test Preparation
A1-C2
Test Preparation
61 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
12% off
English Conversation Practice
A2-C2
Conversation
30 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
15% off
English Speaking and Writing Practice
A2-C1
Language Essentials
28 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
12% off
Practical Grammar in Speaking
B1-C1
Conversation
11 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
16% off
CELPIP Preparation
A2-C1
Test Preparation
1 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
15% off
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Student 624389
624389
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very useful lesson! We have had long discussion about my last homework.
454029
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sebastian is one of the best English teachers I've met on italki. Patient, professional, and a man with a good heart.
Student b9773c
b9773c
1 English lesson
Great! Thank you
d5e967
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Professional, nice and motivating teacher, thnx.
Student 33621e
33621e
1 English lesson
It was a pleasure. Excellent teacher.
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1 English lesson
Excellent
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