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Hello! I'm Joel, a passionate ESL teacher with over 15 years of experience in Taiwan. With an M.A. in Social Sciences and certification as a Cambridge Speaking Examiner YLE, I bring expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson.

My teaching style is interactive and student-centered, focusing on practical language use and real-life scenarios. Whether you aim to improve conversational skills, prepare for exams, or boost proficiency, I'm here to help you succeed.

Join me for engaging, personalized lessons that make learning English enjoyable and effective. Let's achieve your language goals together!

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Joel’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: Tamkang University (Taiwan) - Master's/Graduate, Social Sciences

Hobbies

I love to play guitar, sing, and make songs when not teaching. Also, I enjoy reading a wide range of books when my nose isn't buried in a language-teaching book :)

Tutoring Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
Composition
Creative Writing
Elementary School English
English
English Grammar and Syntax
English Language Arts Substitute
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
High School English
High School Science
Journalism
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Middle School English
Music
Phonics
Productivity
Professional Certifications
Science
Social Sciences
Social Studies Substitute
Sociologies
Sociology
Substitute
Technology and Coding
TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Writing