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Dave K.
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsBusinessTest PreparationTESOL certified teacher with over four years experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Specialties
KidsBusinessTest PreparationTESOL certified teacher with over four years experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (21:40 UTC-05:00)
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. 你好！我是Dave，住在美丽的明尼苏达北部，热爱户外探险，如徒步、骑行、皮划艇和冬季露营。音乐也是我的激情，我从小打鼓，现在还弹贝斯、吉他，并学习键盘。我喜欢改装吉他，让它更具个性。此外，我也是语言爱好者，目前在学巴西葡萄牙语。Me as a Teacher
With over four years of experience, I specialize in fluency, accent reduction, Business English, and IELTS/TOEFL speaking/writing 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! 拥有4年经验，我专注于流利度、口音矫正、商务英语及雅思/托福备考。个性化教学，鼓励试错，助你自信说英语！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. I use different materials, including Linguahouse lessons. 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. 我的课程以你为中心！我提供个性化教学，专注口语练习，帮助提升流利度和自信。我使用LiMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
120 hr. TESOL certificate - Uni-Prep Institute - 2020This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.
Certificate verified
30-hour Teaching Young Learners course - Premier TEFL - 2020This certificate prepared me by teaching me the methods and pedagogy involved in teaching children and teenagers - including TPR. I studied several modules and took quizzes on the material learned. This course featured practical guidance on how to prepare lessons, choose appropriate materials, and gave ideas on games and activities that could be used in class.
Certificate verified
30-hour Teaching Business English course - Premier TEFL - 2020This course gives me an understanding of many different areas of Business English and how to plan lessons and activities to help students in this field.
Certificate verified
30-hour Teaching IELTS course - Premier TEFL - 2020This training course taught me about all areas of the IELTS exam, general and academic. I can help students prepare for all parts of the exam, and to help them understand what they will be assessed on.
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
40
Students
160
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English
B1 - C2Language Essentials47 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Fluency Practice: Health and Wellness 流利度练习：健康与保健
B1 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Speaking and Writing for the TOEFL iBT
B1 - C2Test Preparation4 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
Speaking and Writing for IELTS
B1 - C2Test Preparation17 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 8% off
Practical Business English Skills
B1 - C2Business64 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
Speak with Confidence: A Fluency-Focused Conversation Course 自信地说话：以流利为重点的会话课程
B2 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
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Podcast (3)
Quiz (27)
8 Reviews
Mauricio Benegas
1 English lesson
Such a great teacher. Tha class was really usefull and I learned a lot about business meetings
Mar 1, 2025
Nadiia
1 English lesson
It was a useful lesson where Dave asked about me, my goals in learning English, he explained his teachings methods, and we chatted a little. I fully satisfied with the lesson.
Jan 29, 2025
Miaoxin
1 English lesson
老师很可亲
Jan 22, 2025
Ekaterina
6 English lessons
Great class tailored to my needs! Thanks!
Feb 25, 2025
Daniel Chueng
1 English lesson
Dave provided me a great experience of learning in italki.
He is really a friendly and professional teacher who have a kind smile always.
And one more important point is, he do treating seriously with me or this lesson, asking for my information before class and wrote feedback after class. It's the best attitude I have ever seen in italki.
Trust me, choose Dave.
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Jan 22, 2025
Javie
6 English lessons
Your class was clarifying and motivating, I felt very comfortable talking to you, your corrections were very clear, I won’t forget them. Thank you for guiding me and for offering a plan to walk towards my goal. A teacher that I recommend without a doubt, he will adapt to your goals and guide you in the process, see you later!
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Jan 14, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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