Hello, my name is Becky OBrien and I'm an experienced native English tutor currently living in Thailand. I have been giving English lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2018. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hello, my name is Becky :) I am 29 years old and I am from Ireland. I am a native English speaker and Im excited to help you learn English and become a proficient speaker too!
In my spare time I love to read, go trekking and stay fit and healthy.
Qualifications & Experience
Post Graduate Diploma in Education. National University of Ireland Maynooth.
Key modules,
Education, Special Education Needs and Inclusion, , Critical Reflection, Philosophy of Education, Psychology of Education,
Sociology of Education, Curriculum Studies, History and Structure of Irish Education, School Based Experience, Economics,
Business, Geography, Teaching Learning and Assessment
2008- 2011 B.A. (Hons) Economics and Geography. National University of Ireland Maynooth. Graduated with first class
honours in top five of class.
Key modules,
Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Public Economics, Econometrics, Industry Economics, International Trade, Growth and
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)qualified
I work full time as a primary school teacher in a top international school in Bangkok. I have over 8 years teaching experience. I also 4 years experience working as a secondary school teacher in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Living and working in Bangkok has allowed me to gain experience teaching English as a foreign language.
Teaching Approach
Flexible, patient and encouraging teaching - I’m learning Thai so I know how it feels to be a language learner!
Student centered learning.
To use the skills that I have developed through academic, extra-curricular and teaching experience to help develop and foster the love and joy of learning in my students and assist them in developing and achieving their potential.
