Doug Hiltz
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Doug Hiltz
Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Dutch
Other
Canadian living in the Netherlands. Thrives on interesting discussions...
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Dutch
Other
Canadian living in the Netherlands. Thrives on interesting discussions...
From CanadaLiving in Leiden, Netherlands (13:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021Interest topicHistoryFilms & TV SeriesWriting
I have worked in manufacturing, shipping, and receiving for 30 years. My experience includes sales and financial services. My post-secondary education has been in anthropology and theology. Recently my wife and I moved to the Netherlands. Some of my interests include cycling, motorcycles, chess, and cryptocurrencies.Me as a Teacher
I like people. My approach to teaching will be based on a strong student-teacher relationship. Everyone has a unique and interesting story and I want to hear yours! During lessons, I will correct a little or a lot depending on the student's needs. You are the customer! Tell me what you want.My lessons & teaching style
During my lessons, you will be corrected on pronunciation and grammar. We will discuss how much correction is best for you. Sometimes it is best to correct mistakes right away and sometimes to evaluate problems at the end. I try my best to find the correct balance and give the student what he wants. I can help with grammar, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Video files
- Quizzes
Certificates
140 hour Master TEFL Program - myTEFL - 2023I studied a 140 hour online course for teaching English as a foreign language. The modules included topics such as, classroom management, teaching approaches, teaching speaking, teaching listening, teaching reading, teaching writing, using coursebooks, multimedia, curriculum planning, lesson planning, grammar, further language, testing, and teaching online.
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Community TutoI have had the pleasure of working as a community tutor on iTalki since 2021.
Education
1989 - 1991
Bachelor’s - AnthropologyAnthropological Studies in Cultural, Physical, Social Anthropology and Linguistics.
1985 - 1989
Bachelor’s - TheologyStudied in preparation for Pastoral ministry. This program included two courses in New Testament Greek.
Work Experience
2014 - 2021
Shipper/ReceiverHere I worked mostly in shipping and receiving for a Canadian home products manufacturer (Wood stoves, Barbecues, Heating and Air Conditioning Systems)
2010 - 2014
Material Handler (GAP Leader)Material Handling and GAP Leader (Team Leader Responsibilities).
2007 - 2010
Sales Associate (Part Time)Part time sales associate selling life insurance and mutual funds.
1994 - 2009
Laborer, Purchaser/BuyerAt Yachiyo of Ontario, a Japanese supplier to Honda of Canada Manufacturing, I was a machine operator, as well as a purchaser-buyer (inventory control).
5.0
Rating
385
Students
2,757
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
129 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Conversation Practice - Five Lesson Package - (60 or 45 or 30 minutes)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice1,225 lessons completed
USD 7.66+
English Conversation Practice - Ten Lesson Package - (60 or 45 or 30 minutes)
B1 - C2General838 lessons completed
USD 7.20+
Job Interview Preparation
B2 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 9.75+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
121 Reviews
Francisco Briceno
7 English lessons
Excellent!
Jun 4, 2024
Maksim Stryzheus
4 English lessons
Another lesson with Doug is over and it's the best experience I've had learning English. Today I feel much more confident, there is only more to come
Jun 1, 2024
Adrian Arevalo
1 English lesson
Doug is a professional teacher.
May 18, 2024
Francisco Briceno
7 English lessons
This was my first lesson with Dougt. I am very satisfied with their methodology and interest in helping me improve my english.
May 11, 2024
Bella～
5 English lessons
Nice Doug！
Apr 29, 2024
Francisco Briceno
7 English lessons
Más que una clase fue una conversación para determinar nivel de conocimiento del idioma.
Apr 21, 2024
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