Chad Meek

Nationality: US

– Active California attorney (since 1999) licensed as a legal consultant in Vietnam.

– Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of North Dakota.

– Bachelor of Science Degree in History and Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

– TEFL Certificate – 2007 and IELTS Educator since 2016.

Prior to becoming a full time educator in Vietnam, Chad Meek began his educational journey in the Midwest of the United States, eventually moving to California to begin his legal career. An active litigation attorney for 12 years in Los Angeles, Chad honed his abilities and critical thinking skills while representing numerous clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and counseling. Presently, in his free time he contributes legal articles on developments of the law in Vietnam to an online forum. The most valuable takeaway from Chad’s legal experiences, however, was the realization that gaining knowledge is a life-long process that requires hard work, dedication and, most importantly, patience.

Arriving in Vietnam for the first time in 2005, Chad was immediately enthralled by the culture, customs, and cuisine of this beautiful nation. However, it was the friendliness of the people that left an indelible mark on his memory, resulting in his permanent move to the country in 2012. Traveling extensively throughout the country, he developed a further appreciation for the depth and beauty of its culture, from the mountain vistas of the North to the street food of Ho Chi Minh City. As he does his best to acquire the rudiments of the language, Chad considers Vietnam is home and is honored to be a part of enabling students to achieve their educational and life goals.

Today, Chad utilizes his background in the legal field to assist his students to successfully prepare for the IELTS examination. In fact, advocating a legal position, both in writing and in oral arguments, is directly applicable to the thought process of the IELTS examination. Similar to the courtroom, having a clear and concise structure and supporting your ideas with well-reasoned detail are two of the keys to effectively unlocking a higher band score on the exam. Chad assists students to build their IELTS test-taking abilities from the ground-up and offers a personalized approach for each student. Developing a candidates’ examination skills and boosting their confidence at the same time are the fundamental objectives of his courses.