Cecily
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Cecily
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English
Native
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French
Italian
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Portuguese
Native Californian with 9 years of experience teaching English~ Start your learning journey today...
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Italian
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
German
Portuguese
Native Californian with 9 years of experience teaching English~ Start your learning journey today...
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Berkeley, United States (04:47 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 18, 2021InterestsFoodMusicWritingReadingHistory
Hello students! Nice to meet you. My name is Cecily. I am a native English speaker living in the San Francisco Bay Area (United States). I have many interests, including reading, writing, going to concerts, and walking in the parks. I also enjoy lifelong learning -- whether that be through reading, watching videos, or taking courses. I love to learn along with my students.Me as a Teacher
I've been teaching English as a Foreign Language for 8 years, including two years in China. I have two certificates in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Prior to teaching English, I had many years' experience teaching music (my degree was in Music History). In China, I taught a year-long original course in American Culture. I have also studied clinical phonetics (relevant to pronunciation).My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are casual and fun. My teaching style is patient, supportive, thoughtful and enthusiastic. I am conscientious, and prepare lessons tailored to the student's needs. I do not usually use textbooks, but use carefully created and selected materials, including real news articles and videos (for more advanced students).
If you are a new student to me, please try to book at least 24 hours in advance so I have time to communicate with you and prepare a new lesson for you before the lesson. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy:
*Lessons must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance in order to receive a refund (except in rare cases).My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Articles and news
Certificates
Proof of Employment - Meten English - 2018This is a recommendation letter and proof of employment from Meten English. I didn't know where to upload proof of employment at a language teaching institution documents.
Certificate verified
TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2015
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
Foreign Teacher
2017 - 2018
Foreign Teacher
5.0
Rating
172
Students
1,295
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
105 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Conversational English for Elementary to Advanced
A2 - C2Conversation979 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
English for Beginners to Elementary Level
A1 - A2Language Essentials116 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
American English Pronunciation Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials56 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Sing Your Song in English
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 7% off
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Quiz (62)
71 Reviews
Anderson
4 English lessons
The class was great as always! I'm glad I came back with our classes after some time and looking forward for the next ones!
Nov 27, 2024
Carol Stokes
6 English lessons
Cecily is a great teacher! We had 6classes and she is very helpful, giving me fully attention, lots of useful resources, extended discussions on the topics I choose, or my profession related.
It’s been a good learning experience with Cecily.
May 10, 2024
Ednalva
21 English lessons
Cecily is a perfect teacher. I am grateful that I found her on Italki.
Mar 18, 2024
laetitia
7 English lessons
J’adore mes sessions avec Cecily !C’est toujours un plaisir, elles est très patiente et très pédagogue.😁
Aug 25, 2024
Nerissa
11 English lessons
Cecily did a thorough evaluation of my foreign speaking pattern/style on our first lesson. She didn't waste any time and started targeting the problematic sounds I have with pronunciation. Then she'll help me with the other areas customizing our lessons with the goal of trying to achieve to speak more natural.
She is friendly, easy going, and patient. So happy to have found Cecily!
Apr 12, 2024
vivi
1 English lesson
The class was very good.She is so attensive. I Will do it again.
Mar 9, 2024
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