Minor in Philosophy
2010
My Experience
Experienced and Qualified English Teacher
I have been teaching online ESL since 2013, working with children and teenagers in online programs and private one-to-one lessons. Much of that work has been with native Chinese-speaking students, from beginning readers to confident writers and advanced speakers.
I combine a B.A. in English, a Philosophy minor, a 120-hour TEFL certification, and years of curriculum development to build structured CEFR-aligned lessons that connect reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
A teacher and a curriculum
Warm enough to encourage. Structured enough to work.
Across 13 years of online ESL teaching experience, I have worked one-to-one with children and teenagers, helping students become stronger readers, clearer speakers, more confident writers, and more independent thinkers.
My teaching system was first developed for native Chinese-speaking learners and can be adapted thoughtfully for students from other language backgrounds. It is built from connected lessons—not isolated chats—so each new skill has a clear place in the student’s wider progress.
Over time, I have created hundreds of structured lessons across story-based reading, phonics, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, writing, and advanced academic practice. The aim is always the same: lessons that feel personal and enjoyable while still giving families a clear path forward.
Experience at a glance
Training and experience behind every lesson.
Teach English as a Foreign Language
2019
Teaching online ESL since 2013
Education and certification
Credentials parents can see.
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University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Philosophy. Degree conferred December 10, 2010.
TEFL UK
120 Hour Professional TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) Certification, awarded December 2019. Identifier numbers are omitted from the public copy.
The human side of learning
Focused lessons can still feel joyful.
English grows best when students feel comfortable enough to try, make mistakes, ask questions, and speak up. A welcoming lesson can be serious about progress without becoming stiff or intimidating.
That balance—clear goals, patient correction, and genuine encouragement—is part of what helps students stay engaged over the long term.
Professional history
A career centered on students and learning.
The strongest thread through these roles is work with children, language development, thoughtful lesson planning, and clear communication with families and fellow educators.
August 2021 – Present
Private online ESL
Founder / Independent Online ESL Teacher
Mr. Bob’s ESL Class
I provide long-term private online English instruction, communicate directly with parents about student progress, and develop connected lessons for native Chinese-speaking learners. My materials combine structured CEFR-aligned goals, original educational content and illustrations, and carefully selected AI-assisted assets under my teaching judgment.
October 2018 – August 2021
Online ESL
English Teacher
Whales English, China
I taught native Chinese-speaking students in grades 1–5 using level-appropriate stories and PowerPoint lessons. Instruction supported learners from short sentence writing through organized five-paragraph essays, with reading, discussion, grammar, and writing adjusted to ability.
September 2013 – August 2015
Online ESL and teacher support
English Teacher
Tutor4U, Taiwan
I created and delivered online English lessons for native Chinese speakers, developed PowerPoint teaching materials, participated in company promotional projects, and trained and supported new teachers while providing team leadership.
November 2012 – September 2013
Classroom TESOL
English Teacher
HESS Institute, Taiwan
I planned and taught multiple weekly TESOL classes for native Chinese-speaking students approximately ages 7–16, generally in groups of 10–20. Responsibilities included lesson preparation, teaching materials, tests, quizzes, homework, and progress support.
January 2011 – October 2012
Early childhood education
CDC Caregiver / Early Childhood Educator
Ramstein, Germany; Seaside and San Jose, California
I worked with young children through developmentally appropriate routines and activities, professional training modules, and additional education conferences. The role built practical experience in child development, behavior management, creative guidance, and interactive learning through puppetry, music, and songs.
Earlier educational experience
Teaching and tutoring foundations.
Earlier roles helped build the classroom judgment, writing instruction, and creative teaching skills that continue to shape my lessons.
Writing Ambassadors Internship
Davis, California · Supported students across several age groups with reading, math, and essay writing.
Woodland High School Tutor
Woodland, California · Helped high-school students with English papers, tracked progress, and assisted classroom instruction and management.
ArtsBridge Scholar
Sacramento, California · Adapted Shakespeare for elementary students and taught creative writing and poetry through theater activities.
What my experience means for your student
Experience should improve the lesson your student receives.
Extensive experience with Chinese-speaking learners
Years of teaching native Chinese speakers have made recurring challenges in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence construction, speaking confidence, reading, and writing easier to recognize—while every student is still treated as an individual.
Structured long-term learning
Lessons belong to a connected CEFR A1–C2 curriculum. Grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking reinforce one another instead of becoming unrelated conversation sessions.
Experience across ages and levels
Work with young children, school-age learners, teenagers, beginners, and stronger academic students has built flexibility without sacrificing clear goals.
Individualized private teaching
The pace, question difficulty, review, reading level, grammar goals, and vocabulary load can change according to what one student needs on that particular day.
Direct parent communication
Parents can share goals and receive direct, practical feedback about progress, recurring challenges, and useful next steps.
Curriculum and material development
I have extensive experience creating PowerPoint lessons, reading activities, writing exercises, grammar instruction, vocabulary practice, and original illustrations. Modern AI tools support material creation; teaching judgment determines what belongs in the lesson.
Teaching judgment
Experience matters most when it changes how you teach.
Years of teaching have refined how I choose the right difficulty, decide when to help and when to wait, ask stronger questions, recognize recurring mistakes, build review, and gradually make students more independent.
Read What Makes a Good ESL Lesson?Student feedback
What students say.
“Before, I couldn’t say hello to my foreign English teacher at school. Now, I can talk with her after school.”
“Mr. Bob is very creative. He talks about the big points of the story, not just reading and vocabulary.”
“Before, I just listened to others. Now, I think more for myself.”
A thoughtful next step
See Whether My Class Is the Right Fit for Your Student
A free demo lesson gives us a practical way to see the student’s current level, learning needs, and next useful step.