🍎 Welcome to my page 🍎
Learn about my classes here.
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◻️ I am a TESL-certified teacher. I received my teaching certificate from Portland State University in a 280 hour program.
◻️ I have a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Letters. I specialized with a minor in Linguistics.
◻️ I love reading, writing, and teaching English.
◻️ I have taught both in-person and online. I have had successful students of all levels and language backgrounds.
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◻️ I am from the United States, and am a native English speaker.
◻️ I grew up in the state of Oregon, and speak with a clear, standard American accent.
◻️ I love animals, art, and music.
◻️ I know how to draw, oil paint and do some computer programming.
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I use a “task based” teaching method. This means that I introduce grammar and vocabulary information slowly, while helping you practice a particular real life language task. I make sure it is clear why you are learning a piece of information.
I use real world texts and scenarios to make the information I teach as relevant and beneficial for you as possible.
Improve your English:
◻️ At the store
◻️ At school
◻️ At work
◻️ Test preparation
◻️ Traveling
◻️ And more!
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I teach all levels!
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Beginners: If you do not speak English at all, I can help you. I love to teach new speakers. Learning a language can seem scary at first, and my goal is to make it less scary! I speak slowly and clearly, provide gentle feedback, and will teach you at a fair pace.
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Intermediate-to-advanced: If you already know some English, or are even at a near-native level, I can also help you! I love grammar and the technical side of English. I can tailor my classes to your level, focus on the skills you want to learn, and create resources just for you. I can help you advance your skills to the next level.
✔️ Speaking
✔️ Listening
✔️ Reading
✔️ Writing
Types of classes:
💭 English for Beginners
Let’s build your confidence with English together!
◻️ Friendly
◻️ Fun
◻️ Clear information
🏃🏻 Intermediate-to-advanced English
We can focus on speaking, listening, reading, or writing.
◻️ Material tailored to your preference and current skill level.
◻️ Choose a theme that interests you (art, history, science, movies etc.)
◻️ Free placement test!
☎️ English Conversation Class
Just want to practice chatting in English? I love to chat!
◻️ Discuss what interests you. (Or I can pick a topic at random :) )
◻️ I speak clearly and at a good pace.
◻️ Role play specific conversations such as interviews.
🔍 English Grammar class
Work on specific grammar issues, dive deeper into exceptions, practice usage and fine tune your understanding of English grammar.
◻️ Detailed information, with Powerpoint slides that you can keep.
◻️ Interactive lectures to practice as you learn.
◻️ Optional homework with weekly corrections.
🌎 English for Travel
Let me help you have a great vacation!
◻️ Ordering in restaurants
◻️ Asking for directions and navigating a city
◻️ Making friends
If you click "book trial", you can try my teaching for yourself and gain some new skills in just 25 minutes.
Class rules:
◻️ Let me know if you need to cancel a class.
◻️ Please give at least 12 hours notice, or I won’t be able to offer a refund.