Certified English & ESL Teacher - 16+ yrs. experience teaching adults & adolescents 12+ yrs. of age.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Native
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Certified English & ESL Teacher - 16+ yrs. experience teaching adults & adolescents 12+ yrs. of age.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From United StatesLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (20:13 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 29, 2022
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesHistorySports & FitnessTravelArt
Hello! Welcome to your first step in achieving your language goals. I am a native Californian with a mission to help others improve their lives.
I teach because I get satisfaction from helping others make individual positive changes which can lead to broader positive change.
Me as a Teacher
Everyone can learn -- no matter your age, education level, or personal history. I adapt my lessons and instruction to your own personal needs and goals. I structure my instructional time around providing as much real world application as possible of the skills you’re learning. Practice, practice, practice is the key to success!
Don't wait! Now is always the perfect time to begin or to continue your journey of self improvement.
My lessons & teaching style
Every student learns differently. I have over 16 years of experience teaching both in the classroom and online. Over that time, I have learned and refined different methods to instruct different types of learners. My methodology is to craft and adapt my instruction based on your goals, skill level, and learning style.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - International TEFL Academy - 2022
Certificate verified
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2022
Certificate verified
Education
1996 - 2001
Bachelor’s - History and Global StudiesUniversity of California Santa Barbara
Work Experience
2009 - 2014
English TeacherKIPP Heartwood Academy - San Jose, California, United States
2014 - 2022
ESL TeacherEast Side Adult Education - San Jose, California, United States
5.0
Rating
251
Students
2,008
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
251
Students
2008
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
168 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Everyday English for Beginner Students
A1 - A2Language Essentials420 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
Everyday English for Intermediate Students
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,128 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
Everyday English for Advanced Students
C1 - C2Language Essentials128 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
English for Job Interviews
B1 - C2Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
80 Reviews
Alexey Yudin
69 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gerardo is a very thoughtful and competent teacher. The lessons have been of immense value, and I have greatly enjoyed our communication.
Jan 23, 2024
Thiago Guedes Pereir
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
An outstanding English teacher made learning engaging and clear. Their dedication and tailored methods enhanced my understanding and confidence in the language. Grateful for their commitment and support.
Jan 22, 2024
Miliausha
137 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very flexible and experienced teacher. I take customized lessons according to my needs, including interviews and conversation practice for my work meetings. After 2 months I can explain and understand my clients well. Highly recommended! Thank you Gerardo!
Sep 1, 2023
Alexander
11 English lessons
I'm very satisfied with my lessons. Gerardo is a reliable and well-prepared teacher who provides excellent materials. I especially like that in the lessons, we discuss real-world problems. He's helped me to significantly improve my language skills, especially speaking fluency and grammar accuracy.
Oct 31, 2024
Maksym Kozenko
15 English lessons
Hello everyone, I'm from Ukraine. I study English with Gerardo Mena. He has good pronunciation and I understand him completely. He explains well, makes lessons interesting. He is always well prepared for the lesson, looks good and is a cheerful person! I like our lessons and I recommend him.
Keep working guys, good luck
Oct 17, 2024
Terry
15 English lessons
Mr. Mena is a learned, patient and experienced teacher. I've learned a lot from his class.