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Male, 58 Years

Stephen K.

Male, 58 Years

Bangkok, Thailand

Effective, motivating, and fun English tutor in Bangkok.

Bio

I am an American businessman living in Bangkok with a passion for teaching students. Whether they want to learn to speak, read, or write the English language, I use creative, motiv... Read more

Teaching methodology

My secret formula for teaching students and keeping them engaged, motivated, and productive is not to make the student conform to my style but to ensure my style conforms to each s... Read more

  • ฿800

    Hourly rate
  • 409

    Classes
  • 8

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Educational Qualification

Master of Science, Business Analytics

Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

  • United States
  • 2017

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

United States Military Academy at West Point

  • United States
  • 1990

Bachelor of Science, English Literature

United States Military Academy at West Point

  • United States
  • 1990

PhD, Counseling Psychology

Charter University

  • United States
  • 2021

TEFL Certification

International TEFL Institute

  • Thailand
  • 2022

TKT Diploma

Cambridge

  • United Kingdom
  • 2022

Certified Career Counselor

Edumilestones

  • Thailand
  • 2023

Google Education Coach

Google Skillshop

  • Thailand
  • 2024

IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator

IBM Skillsbuild

  • United States
  • 2024

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Certification

Coursera

  • United States
  • 2023

Learning Materials

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Study Notes

Reviews Received

Cat

5
Pattaya City, Thailand

Steve is a great English teacher. I have learned so much from him and his classes are always fun and informative.

Posted on: 19 January, 2025

Teay

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Steve is an excellent English teacher. I learn a lot, and the lessons are always enjoyable.

Posted on: 10 November, 2024

Nam

5
Rangsit, Thailand

Dr. Steve is an excellent English teacher. His classes are engaging and enjoyable, and I really like them.

Posted on: 23 September, 2024

Phon

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Teacher Steve really makes learning English fun and easy to remember. He has many different ways to provide a lesson and each one is always interesting.

Posted on: 24 July, 2024

Mint

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Steve is the best teacher I have ever studied with to learn English. He makes every lesson fun but still challenges me. I have improved so much since I started working with him.

Posted on: 11 July, 2024

Bee

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Steve is the best English tutor I have ever worked with. He makes everything easy to understand and even easier to remember. My English skills have improved so much since I started working with him. He is amazing.

Posted on: 06 July, 2024

Fi

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Steve was the best teacher I have ever worked with to improve my English skills. He is funny, patient, motivating and thorough. He knows vocabulary, grammar and how to make it interesting and fun. The is the best!

Posted on: 06 July, 2024

Go

5
BANGKOK, Thailand

Steve was a great teacher. I learned English so fast under his tutoring. He helped me with pronunciation, vocabulary and many other areas of learning the English language.

Posted on: 06 July, 2024

Primmy

5
Bangkok, Thailand

Your classes are very enjoyable and I feel like you have helped me a lot with my application :)

Posted on: 18 June, 2024

Ampan

5
Bangkok, Thailand

My daughter was falling behind her classmates in terms of her English skills (spoken, written and listening). I decided to get her a private tutor and I am so glad that I did. Mr. Steve was an excellent tutor. He had my daughter engaged, motivated and focused. He tailored the sessions perfectly and she made rapid progress over a few short months. So much so that she is now ahead of her peers. Hire Mr. Steve. He is the best!

Posted on: 09 February, 2024

Aom

5
Bangkok , Thailand

Mr. Steve is an amazing tutor. Our son has learned so fast under him and he speaks like he has been studying for years. The truth is he has been studying under Mr. Steve for less than a year. We never expected such a great result this fast. We recommend him without hesitation. He is the best.

Posted on: 26 November, 2021

Sophia

5
Bangkok, Thailand

I was having a hard time finding an English tutor for my daughter who could help her reading skills and pronunciation. She is in her third year at a private school which teaches 50% Thai and 50% English. We tried several tutors but none could keep her focused and there was very little improvement. Everything changed when we found Mr. Steve. He made her time fun and very productive. His style works so well and he is patient, supportive and fun. I wish we found him 2 years ago!

Posted on: 22 October, 2021

Questions for You

Q: What is your approach to teaching writing, and how do you help students develop their writing skills?

I start with sentence structure, most used grammar and 'writing vocabulary'. Then I focus on how to effectively structure an outline, paragraph, main body, conclusion, etc.

Q: How do you help students with grammar, spelling, and punctuation?

I incorporate a lot of activities and games which help students remember and they are not as easily bored.

Q: What is your approach to teaching reading, and how do you help students improve their reading comprehension skills?

Reading comprehension is essential for literacy and development. I allow students to select the reading material and then after they read each chapter we discuss it to ensure they understand the content.

Q: How do you help students with literary analysis and critical thinking skills?

When I ask a student to do an analysis of a poem or short story or literary work, I provide them with a framework so that they can focus the analysis on they key elements of each piece.

Q: How do you help students with pronunciation and enunciation?

I walk each student through the necessary steps needed to correctly identify each written word and the correct way to pronounce it. Phonics, syllables and where to put the stress on a word are covered in detail.

Q: How do you help students with public speaking or presentation skills?

If a student needs help with presentation skills or public speaking, I teach them the basic elements of each and then practice with them to build their confidence.

Q: Can you explain complex English grammar rules in simpler terms for easier understanding?

I take this approach with everything I teach.

Q: How do you motivate students who struggle with the language?

I incorporate a lot of activities, games and interactive content to keep them engaged and motivated.

Q: Are you familiar with the English curriculum and course requirements at my school?

I always make sure I understand each student's current curriculum, their grade and school.

Q: How do you help students prepare for English exams and assignments?

Depending on the exam, I teach them effective ways to complete each section. Then I have them so many practice exams either by section or content type or the entire exam.

Q: How do you ensure that students are actively engaged during tutoring sessions?

Lots of activities, games and interaction.

Q: Can you help with test-taking strategies for English exams?

Yes I can.

Q: Are you willing to provide additional practice problems or resources for independent study?

If requested, I can provide additional work.

Q: Are you able to provide assistance with English language certification exams, such as TOEFL or IELTS?

Yes, I can teach exam preparation.

Q: Can you provide guidance on choosing appropriate reading materials for improving English language skills?

Yes I can.

Q: How do you help students with business English skills, such as writing professional emails or conducting meetings in English?

I have taught business English for many years and have specific lessons targeting these topics.

Q: How do you help students with understanding and applying literary devices in English literature?

I teach the concept first and give examples and then have the students read various works and identify the structure of each.

Q: How do you encourage students to pursue their own writing interests in English?

I identify their areas of interest or passion and then guide them in that area and Coach them as they develop their skills.

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