1st lesson free
Darko
- Rate J$3,969
- Response 1h
J$3,969/hr
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1st lesson free
- ESOL
- Business English
- TOEFL
Level 5 TEFL certified, MBA graduate, 20+ years as Senior Level Corporate leader (Fortune 100 #2 position). Casual or business lessons are encouraged but available for anything.
- ESOL
- Business English
- TOEFL
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About Darko
Hi, I'm Darko — welcome! I taught English to adult learners at the British School of Naples, Italy, where I built lesson plans and tracked students' progress toward their goals. Before that (and since), I spent 20+ years in operations and staff development, training and mentoring hundreds of employees into new roles — work recognized among the top training programs in the country.
I hold an MBA and a Bachelor's degree, but what I care most about is helping you make real progress, one clear step at a time. Having lived abroad myself, I know what it's like to learn in a new language and culture, and I try to make that journey feel supportive, not stressful.
Looking forward to working with you!
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- Upper Secondary
- +19
levels :
Primary
Lower Secondary
Upper Secondary
Lower Sixth Form
Upper Sixth Form
Diploma
Tertiary
Adult Education
Master’s degree
PhD
MBA
Kindergarten
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other Professional Training
Beginner
Advanced
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching method and techniques
I combine two backgrounds: teaching English to adult learners at the British School of Naples (2012–2014), and 20+ years training and mentoring staff in corporate roles, where I helped 200+ employees advance into supervisory roles. I use a communicative, goals-based method — introduce a skill, practice it, then apply it in a realistic scenario, and check progress against a clear benchmark before moving on. Every lesson ties back to practical, real-world use.
A typical lesson plan
1. Quick review/warm-up tied to the previous lesson's benchmark
2. Introduction of a new language function or skill, with clear objectives
3. Guided practice — structured exercises with correction and feedback
4. Applied/communicative practice — using the new material in a realistic scenario (conversation, writing task, or role-play relevant to the learner's goals)
5. Assessment against the lesson's benchmark and a short progress note for the next session
What sets me apart as a tutor
• Real evaluation experience: I didn't just teach — I assessed student progress against proficiency benchmarks, so I know how to track and document learning outcomes, not just deliver content.
• Adult-learner and professional-context fluency: My non-teaching career is entirely adult-facing — HR, operations, client consulting, coaching — so I understand how adults learn best (goal-oriented, respectful of their time, tied to practical outcomes).
• Cross-cultural experience: I taught in Italy as a foreign resident myself, giving me firsthand insight into what it feels like to learn a language in an unfamiliar culture.
• Business/professional fluency: With an MBA and a long corporate career, I can tailor lessons toward business English, workplace communication, and professional development — not just general conversation.
• Reliability and self-direction: I've run a self-managed freelance business since 2015, so I'm comfortable with independent, remote, schedule-flexible work and consistent follow-through.
Who the lessons are for
Best fit: adult learners — particularly:
• Adult English-language learners (beginner–advanced), building on my direct ESL teaching experience
• Professionals needing business or workplace English (meetings, emails, client communication) — drawing on my corporate/HR/consulting background
• Adults preparing for career transitions or professional certifications where coaching, structured feedback, and benchmark-based progress tracking matter
• Learners who want a flexible, remote-friendly tutor able to work around varied schedules
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Rates
Rate
- J$3,969
Pack prices
- 5h: J$15
- 10h: J$30
free lessons
The first free lesson with Darko will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- J$3,969/h
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