Alan Yost, TEFL, MA

Alan Yost, TEFL, MA

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  • About me

    ESL Expert | English and Presentation Skills Coach for Non-Native Culinary Professionals Seeking Career Advancement

  • Education

    • International Center for Studies in Creativity

      2012 - 2013
      Certificate Creativity Studies A

      Activities and Societies: A school of Buffalo State College of the State University of New York two summers of two intensive courses each on site, and 2 online courses during the academic year. 18 graduate credit hours.

    • Borromeo College of Ohio

      1981 - 1983
      Bachelor's degree Philosophy
    • Borromeo College of Ohio

      1981 - 1983
      Bachelor's degree Philosophy
    • Rutgers University

      1978 - 1980
      Spanish Language and Literature
    • Stonehill College

      1980 - 1981
      Spanish Language and Literature
    • Emerson College

      1986 -
      Master of Arts - MA Writing/publishing
    • International TEFL Academy

      2020 - 2020
      TEFL certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor A

      11-week online course including 20 hours of practicum (also done online due to pandemic restrictions)

  • Experience

    • Management Sciences for Health

      Sept 1987 - Dec 1993
      Publications Manager

      Design, copy editing, and production of in-house and external training materials.

    • Bellarmine Preparatory School

      Aug 2006 - Jun 2008
      Language Teacher

      English composition for seniors, creative writing, and Spanish

    • Self Employed

      Sept 2006 - now

      I teach personalized English courses for non-native speakers seeking to perfect their reading, writing, conversation, and comprehension of the English language. I specialize in grammar, vocabulary-building, pronunciation, conversational skills, and inculturation for students, academics, and professionals. I coach food industry professionals in English and in presentation skills so they can expand their sphere of influence with international clients, colleagues, amateurs, and online followers.

      • English Second Language Instructor

        Aug 2020 - now
      • English and Presentations Skills Coach

        Sept 2006 - now
    • Gonzaga University

      Aug 2012 - Jun 2017
      Campus Coordinator

      counseling, mentoring, and formation of students in a variety of capacities

    • Avasi Gymnazium

      Sept 2020 - now
      English Second Language Teacher
    • Self-employed

      Apr 2022 - now

      I help medical professionals who speak English as a foreign language and who want to enhance their career prospects by improving their communication and presentation skills in English. I help them to develop a style in English that is clear, fluent, and dynamic.

      • English Coach to Professionals Worldwide

        Apr 2022 - now
      • English Teacher/Presentation Coach for Medical Professionals

        Apr 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      International TEFL Academy
      Jul 2020