Dave K.
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Dave K.
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Test PreparationBusinessTESOL certified teacher with over four years experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessTESOL certified teacher with over four years experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (13:32 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 28, 2024InterestsEnvironment & NatureFoodPets & AnimalsMusicSports & Fitness
Hello! I'm Dave, and I live in beautiful northern Minnesota, where I love exploring the outdoors. Whether it's hiking, biking, kayaking, or even camping in the middle of winter, nature is where I feel most at home. Music is another big passion of mine—I’ve been playing drums since I was a kid and now enjoy playing bass guitar, guitar, and learning the keyboard. I also enjoy modifying my guitars to make them truly my own. I’m a language enthusiast too, currently learning Brazilian Portuguese.Me as a Teacher
With over four years of experience, I specialize in fluency, accent reduction, Business English, and IELTS/TOEFL speaking preparation. My goal is to help you speak English confidently, whether for personal growth or professional success. I believe in a personalized, supportive approach—tailoring lessons to your unique needs. I see mistakes as valuable learning steps. I’ve worked with students from over 50 countries and love learning about their cultures. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals in a comfortable, mistake-friendly environment!My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are all about you! I believe in a personalized, supportive approach, tailoring each session to your unique goals and needs. While I incorporate exercises and drills to help reinforce key concepts, my main focus is on speaking practice, as it’s the best way to build fluency and confidence. Mistakes are welcome—they're an important part of learning. I use a variety of resources, including materials I’ve created myself, and screen sharing, to keep lessons engaging and effective. I’m a kind and patient teacher, and my goal is to help you succeed in a comfortable, positive environment.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
Certificates
120 hr. TESOL certificate - Uni-Prep Institute - 2020This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - 2024
Online ESL TeacherI've been teaching one-to-one lessons with adults. Most of these are free conversation lessons. I've taught Business English case studies,role-plays, and IELTS speaking preparation. I always evaluate my students and provide a written summary of each lesson.
2020 - 2023
Online ESL TutorI gave lessons in IELTS speaking and writing.
Education
2020 - 2021
Other - TESOLAchieved my 120 hr. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate in 2020.
1991 - 1997
Other - General EducationI took 2 years of French Language. I also studied Art, Keyboarding, and Business Law.
Work Experience
2020 - 2024
Online ESL tutorI've taught one-to-one and small group conversational lessons. I've used a variety of materials, such as websites, PDF's, and slides to teach English lessons. I often share my screen with teaching books that I own. I've specialized in IELTS/TOEFL speaking prep, Business English, and accent reduction. I've held Super Tutor status for the better part of four years.
2011 - 2014
Sales AssociateWorked as a sales associate in the Produce Department in addition to other departments.
5.0
Rating
3
Students
4
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
3 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English
B1 - C2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 12% off
Fluency Practice: Health and Wellness
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Speaking for the TOEFL iBT
B1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Speaking for IELTS
B1 - C2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Practical Business English Skills
B1 - C2Business1 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Speak the Language of Music: A Journey to Fluency
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (6)
2 Reviews
Vivian K.-W. Yang
2 English lessons
The lesson with Dave explains perfectly Einstein's theory of relativity - how time flies when you are having fun. Long story short, Dave's lesson is engaging and well structured. During the class, Dave helped me to navigate my pronunciation mistakes by designing various activities. This approach was helpful because it allowed me to look at those mispronounced words from different perspectives. After class, I can review those words, focusing on the specific consonant/vowel sounds that I struggled with.
Jan 12, 2025
Rebeka Kobli
3 English lessons
I had a very great experience with the teacher. I got a very helpful worksheet before my class. The class was fully personalized for my goal and I got specific feedback. I really enjoyed the class and would recommend it to everyone! :)
Jan 10, 2025
Trial Lesson
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