Teacher Deb
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Teacher Deb
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Italian
Albanian
Chinese (Mandarin)
American Business English for Professionals - Interview & Presentation Prep, Sales, Travel & Culture
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Albanian
Chinese (Mandarin)
American Business English for Professionals - Interview & Presentation Prep, Sales, Travel & Culture
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Catania, Italy (09:50 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 7, 2022InterestsBusiness & FinanceMarketingTravelHistoryWriting
- Over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, public speaking, professional writing, business coaching, and leadership
- 14 years experience teaching Business English to Professionals from different countries
- Degree in Marketing & Psychology
I have traveled all over the world, living in different countries, including 8 yrs in Taiwan where I taught Business English to professionals in high-tech companies. I currently live in Sicily.
I'm from Las Vegas, USA and have a neutral Western American accent.
I WORK WITH B1-C2 LEVEL ADULTS.
I'm an energetic and optimistic person, so my lessons are positive, encouraging, and professional.Me as a Teacher
My students say I'm fun, upbeat and encouraging.
I want to see you succeed, so I'll tell you what you're doing well and give tips and suggestions on how to improve.
What you can expect:
- professionalism
- organized lessons
- gentle and encouraging mistake correction
- good use of our time together
- lessons tailored to your needs and goals
- extra tools and resources for practice outside of class
- challenge you to push yourself
- lots of encouragement and support
- feel good about your progress
- build confidence
- enjoy improving your English
When you work with me, you will feel excited and motivated to keep going because you will see that you're making progress.My lessons & teaching style
Lessons are designed to help you build skills and confidence while enjoying the learning process.
What you can expect from the lessons:
- fun and interactive
- lots of student talk time to build language and pronunciation skills
- customized to your needs and goals
- identify areas for improvement
- safe and supportive environment
- mistakes are okay because we'll fix them
Topics include:
- resume & interview prep
- presentations/public speaking coaching
- how to talk with global customers & colleagues
- conversation about hobbies, interests & daily life
- travel: restaurants, hotels, making appointments, giving/receiving directions
- and any other business or conversation topics you wantMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
120-hour TEFL certificate - Bridge TEFL - 2011120-hour TEFL certificate plus 20-hour live classroom training
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2011 - 2012
Business English InstructorI taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies including Logitech, Micron, Kingston, TSMC and other global companies. Topics included interviewing, presentations & public speaking, meetings, sales & negotiation, email & report writing, and travel topics like ordering at a restaurant, making appointments, giving/receiving directions, and booking hotels. General conversation topics included travel, daily life, hobbies & interests, and making small talk.
2012 - 2015
Business English InstructorITI is a prestigious government-run school under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, and it offers Business Administration certificates to adult students who already have at least a Bachelor's degree. As an instructor, I taught advanced-level business-related English classes including Business Reading & Discussion, Email Writing, Job Search & Interviewing, Presentations, Meetings, Negotiation, Cultural Awareness, Internship Prep, and general reading, writing, listening, and speaking courses.
2015 - 2016
Business English InstructorI was recruited back to David's English Center, and I taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies just like I did before. In addition to Business English classes, I was also a lecturer at companies to teach employees global business culture, as well as advanced spoken and written communication skills. I taught in a multi-national environment with companies from the US, Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea.
2016 - 2019
Business English InstructorAfter five years living and working in Taiwan, I became a Permanent Resident and could be self-employed, so I went out independently and contracted directly with companies like Logitech, Winbond, Tokyo Electron, Kingston, Trividia Health, and others to teach group English classes and do 1:1 tutoring for employees. Topics included business and general conversation, as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. I was in such high demand that I had a waiting list.
2019 - 2024
Business & Conversation English InstructorAfter leaving Taiwan, I have continued to teach students online while living in Europe and traveling to different countries.
Education
1999 - 2001
Bachelor’s - Business & PsychologyAfter getting as Associate's degree in Psychology from a 2-year college, I went to the University of Idaho for my Bachelor's. I loved both Psychology and Business, so I was able to do an Interdisciplinary program to get a degree that combined both interests.
Work Experience
2001 - 2007
RealtorI taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies including Logitech, Micron, Kingston, TSMC and other global companies. Topics included interviewing, presentations & public speaking, meetings, sales & negotiation, email & report writing, and travel topics like ordering at a restaurant, making appointments, giving/receiving directions, and booking hotels. General conversation topics included travel, daily life, hobbies & interests, and making small talk.
2008 - 2010
Business Development & Marketing DirectorI worked as the Marketing Director for a civil and structural engineering firm. My main role was to submit proposals for engineering projects, including for Dept. of Defense so I had to have a strong understanding of the projects the company already completed, including materials, structure types, building methods, etc. I also did Business Development by attending networking events, having strategic meetings with architects, contractors, etc., and hosting open house events at the company office.
2010 - 2011
Sales RepresentativeI worked as a sales rep selling windows and siding for residential homes and businesses. Average transactions were $10K-30K, and sales were made by going to the customers' homes to assess their windows and siding, take measurements, and give estimates. I had one of the highest closing rates in the company for window sales.
2019 - 2024
CopywriterI write sales copy for businesses including for web sites, product and sales pages, landing pages, Facebook and Instagram ads, and email marketing sequences. For email, I write welcome/indoctrination sequences, nurture sequences, and sales and launch sequences.
2020 - 2024
GhostwriterWith my marketing background, I help entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate leaders write books that position them as experts in their fields and set them apart from their competitors. I do all the work of writing the books, including interviewing my clients and helping them organize what they want to say, and I help them strategize their branding, as well as marketing of the book.
5.0
Rating
57
Students
200
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Interview Preparation + Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
B1 - C2Conversation6 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Presentation & Speech Preparation
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Sales Confidence and Strategies
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Business Management, Leadership & Customer Service
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Speak more like a native English speaker (Adults B1-C2) - Pronunciation, Common Expressions, Rhythm and more
B1 - C2Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
General Conversation (Adults B1-C2)
B1 - C2Conversation13 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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24 Reviews
Simona Ďurišová
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Deb is really the best teacher I've ever had in my life. She is so optimistic and she taught me a lot in a short period of time, especially with grammar. I highly recommend her :)
Mar 25, 2025
Vera
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Deb is very supportive, open minded, flexible and helpful person. She is focused on my language goals. Her creative ideas and marketing experience helped me a lot with writing impactful CV and cover letter. I highly recommend this professional
Mar 30, 2022
Ewelina
5 English lessons
Great morning talk.
Can’t wait for next class.
Mar 18, 2025
Natalia Loshkareva
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I took several lessons to prepare for the interview and they were very helpful.
Deborah approaches each lesson very professionally and in the end you receive not only help with pronunciation and vocabulary, but you can speak more naturally and form phrases correctly. Also she gives you very important advice on how best to present yourself to companies and answer their questions.
Feb 19, 2025
Gustavo Rodriguez
1 English lesson
Deborah is great. Focused on the goals and really structured. I loved working with her and really felt that it was a great use of my time. Helpful for professionals.
Mar 22, 2025
anastasiia
2 English lessons
I just had a trial lesson with Deb, and I really enjoyed it! I felt her enthusiasm and great desire to help! Not only that I liked the way of learning language with her, I also got valuable advices about marketing. Thank you! Looking forward for our lessons!
Mar 13, 2025
Trial Lesson
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