Lara Marks
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Lara Marks
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Fun & Friendly Native English Speaker! Conversation for Business or Pleasure - Let's Talk About It!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Fun & Friendly Native English Speaker! Conversation for Business or Pleasure - Let's Talk About It!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Melbourne, Australia (10:57 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 24, 2024InterestsTravelMusicFoodPets & AnimalsArt
I'm a positive and outgoing native English speaker from the USA with a deep love for exploring foreign lands and different cultures. Life has taken me on quite the journey—travelling to over 50 countries and spending 13 unforgettable years living in Australia. My educational background consists of a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an MBA, giving me a unique blend of skills that I bring to teaching English.
I've had the chance to work in diverse fields, including cosmetics and wine, music event promotion and advertising campaign management. But what truly drives me is connecting with people from all corners of the world and sharing in the beauty each person and place has to offer.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, my goal is to help my students feel confident speaking English in any situation. With my unique background, I’m well-prepared to guide students on their journey toward more natural, conversational English. Together, we’ll enjoy exploring the expressive power of language, making the process both fun and rewarding. I aim to keep our lessons lighthearted but focused on clear, engaging conversation, ensuring my students can communicate effectively in any setting. Since I also love practicing Spanish, I’m a great fit for native Spanish speakers looking to improve their English skills!My lessons & teaching style
I believe the best way to learn is through consistent practice of engaging, interactive conversation. In my lessons, we will focus on discussing a variety of topics. We can also role-play real-life scenarios to prepare for potential interactions in the workplace and out in the world. The key is to have fun, practice regularly, and build confidence with each interaction. I'd like students to think of me as a fun and friendly guide on their English journey. No pressure, just a supportive environment where mistakes become opportunities to learn.My teaching material
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
Education
2012 - 2014
Master's - Master of Business Administration
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Media & Performing Arts
Work Experience
2020 - 2023
Digital Marketing Virtual AssistantAs a Digital Marketing VA, I created original long-form SEO articles for clients from sectors including education, pet care and travel. My other responsibilities included writing ad copy, doing SEO research, creating social media and other web content, editing/proofreading, and other general digital marketing tasks.
2018 - 2020
Account Manager - Advertising SpecialistMy main responsibilities were business development, relationship management, sales and campaign management of integrated Out-of-Home media campaigns. Advertising campaigns included free postcard advertising, street posters, a digital screen network and other outdoor advertising for arts and culture, event and entertainment clients.
2014 - 2016
Senior Advertising Campaign MangerMy main duties consisted of business development, sales and account management for Australia’s only out-of-home media company specialising in free postcard advertising. I was responsible for managing a client base of over 600 contacts across the states of Victoria and Tasmania in Australia.
5.0
Rating
113
Students
535
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
42 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Starting to Get Confident with Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation493 lessons completed
USD 9.50+
Package with 12% off
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21 Reviews
Rodrigo
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara is an incredible teacher! She conducts the class naturally and clearly, helping me resolve my doubts on the spot. I highly recommend Lara’s conversation classes!
Feb 13, 2025
Bekzod Abdullayev
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara is amazing teacher. I had a good experience. She speaks very clearly. The lessons were fun and I enjoyed.
Oct 4, 2024
Mikhail Salashchenko
6 English lessons
Great conversation!
Mar 26, 2025
Bella Wang
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara gave me amazing advice for my Europe trip and made the lesson so engaging. Her support and insights were truly inspiring!She’s a fantastic teacher with a personal touch！
Dec 30, 2024
奥莉OLIVIA💗
1 English lesson
Such a great and relaxing conversation with Teacher Laura. Hope to talk to you again~
Mar 28, 2025
Mariana Duarte
1 English lesson
Lara is welcoming, attentive and friendly. It was a pleasant class.
Mar 23, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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