🌍 Born in Tehran, raised in Singapore; studied and worked in Dallas, USA for 9 years 🥇 B.S. in Information Technology, University of North Texas | MBA 💼 U.S. Experience: Profit Analyst at Bank of America | Computer Lab Manager | Leasing Specialist 💼 Taiwan Experience: Language Director at Wells English | English Teacher at Cornell Bilingual School 🌟 Teaching Highlights 🌟 🎤 Customized Leveling: “From Scratch” | A1/A2 | B1/B2 | C1/C2 🎈 Flexible Instruction: Chinese-only, bilingual, or English-only classes ✨ Positive Support: James creates a relaxed, encouraging environment, correcting pronunciation and sentence patterns step by step 💼 Rich Real-World Background: From financial analysis to computer lab management—strong in both business and tech; understands the workplace and test-taking strategies 📚 Course Offerings ✈️ “Travel English Around the World” 🏠 “Everyday English for Real Life” 📘 “Workplace Power-Up: Business English” 🎤 Custom 1-on-1 Course (Tailor-Made): Help students prepare for important speeches, interviews, or academic writing (e.g., research papers/essays). ‼️ Custom course: number of lessons & pricing to be discussed separately. 📚 Signature Courses ✈️ “Travel English Around the World” (20 lessons) ⭐️ Covers common travel scenarios: airports, hotels, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and emergencies ⭐️ Each lesson focuses on a different theme, such as pre-trip preparation, immigration & customs, hotel check-in, asking about transportation, sightseeing, etc. 📌 Perfect for students who love traveling and often do self-guided trips 📌 Suitable for all ages 📌 Beginners are welcome—zero foundation is totally OK! 🏠 “Everyday English for Real Life” (20 lessons) Four main units: ⭐️ Daily Survival: greetings, self-introductions, ordering food, shopping, asking for directions, visiting a doctor ⭐️ Social & Interests: chatting at gatherings, sports & hobbies, music & movies, food & health, cultural sharing ⭐️ Life Services: banking & finance, renting a home, post office, hair/beauty services, grocery/market shopping ⭐️ Personal Growth: learning & education, career planning, goal setting, environmental topics, expressing emotions 📌 Great for students who want to use English confidently in everyday life 📌 A must for those relocating to the U.S. or immigrating to the U.S. 📘 “Workplace Power-Up: Business English” (20 lessons) Four-stage progression: ⭐️ Foundation: workplace introductions, office conversations, phone skills, email basics, scheduling & calendar management ⭐️ Intermediate: leading meetings, expressing opinions, presentation skills with charts/data, business travel ⭐️ Advanced: customer service, negotiation skills, procurement processes, data reporting, cross-cultural communication ⭐️ Capstone: professional business writing, report writing, interview skills, networking & socializing, comprehensive assessment 📌 Integrates essential TOEIC vocabulary—useful for both exams and real workplace communication 📌 For engineering-related industries, the teacher can replace certain lessons with relevant industry scenarios 🎯 Custom Course Experience Micron overseas branch interview CTBC Bank interview CTBC overseas branch interview University application (portfolio/recommendation route): English resume & interview Explaining valve products to a U.S. company China RPG game presentation Railway-related presentation in Singapore Working as a music teacher in Singapore (piano & drums) Interview for Aureus teaching position in Singapore SSD PM report presentation UK conference presentation on bicycle bike fitting Product seminars in Germany/U.S. English requirement for Australia working visa ------- 🧠 Lesson Structure (Every Class) James’s classes follow a highly structured design. Each lesson includes: ✏️ Scenario Dialogue: real-life or workplace role-play conversations ✏️ Comprehension & Translation: check understanding and deepen comprehension ✏️ 10 Vocabulary Words & 5 Grammar Points: lock in key phrases and sentence patterns ✏️ Free Talk / Role-Play Practice: 5 open-ended questions to build speaking fluency ✏️ Homework: varied assignments for extended practice and reflection 📌 After 20 lessons, you will build 200 unique, practical vocabulary words and 100 grammar points, boosting your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across the board. [Additional Information] 🎯 Trial Lesson (25 minutes) ⭐️ Assess the student’s level ⭐️ Analyze strengths and weaknesses ⭐️ Create a customized learning plan 📌 Course Notes ✏️ All regular lessons are 50 minutes ✏️ Lessons can be taught in English-only / Bilingual (Chinese & English) / Chinese-only ✏️ Students of all ages are welcome ✏️ James’s class policies: Up to 12 hours before class, you can reschedule through the system. If the class starts within 12 hours, it cannot be canceled and will be marked as completed. If you inform James in advance, he may arrange a make-up class at his discretion. Once class begins, no-shows or arrivals 15+ minutes late will be considered a completed class. No refunds or make-up classes will be provided. ------ [Want to Know More About Teacher James???] James has a wide range of interests and real-life experiences: 🎤 Public Speaking Pro: Has given speeches in front of hundreds—even thousands—of people; skilled in stage presence and delivery. 💻 IT & Gaming Enthusiast: Loves building PCs, plays online/computer games, and writes some code too. 🎬 Movie Lover: Enjoys movies and animation in his free time; can watch English movies without subtitles. 🚗 Car Enthusiast: Always flips through car magazines at bookstores; knowledgeable about many car models. 🎨 Oil Painting & Art Appreciation: Experienced in oil painting with a sharp sense of color; also enjoys appreciating artwork. 🍛 Food Explorer: Loves trying all kinds of food—especially Indian curry—and studies Indian spices. 🍰 Dessert Entrepreneur: Has baked and sold American-style cinnamon rolls, sharing rich and comforting flavors. 🌲 Camping Lover: Enjoys outdoor cooking and camping with his wife. 📖 Bible Study & Volunteer: Enjoys studying the Bible and sharing its wisdom; also volunteers regularly. 💑 Advocate for Communication & Love: Married for over 10 years, with unique insights into communication and expressing love. ✈️ Travel & Relaxation: Loves independent travel as a way to recharge; with strong English skills, he’s traveled across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the U.S.—enjoying local food, meeting people, and learning about different cultures.