Christin
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Christin
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
French
Spanish
Friendly, patient and outgoing TEFL-certified English teacher with +8 yrs teaching experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
French
Spanish
Friendly, patient and outgoing TEFL-certified English teacher with +8 yrs teaching experience.
From United StatesLiving in Ancona, Italy (07:20 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 5, 2021Interest topicMusicTravelFoodFilms & TV SeriesSports & Fitness
Hi there. My name is Christin and I can't wait to meet you. I was born and raised in Miami, FL and absolutely love the beach. I grew up in a Latin household so speaking two languages has always been the norm. I started my career as a newspaper journalist and that fostered my natural curiosity of people, languages and culture. I now live in Italy and work as an English teacher for a private language school. I love this new career because I've learned so much about my own language, and I get to share that with others.
When I'm not teaching, I'm a passionate traveler and blogger, who you can often find in the kitchen baking or cooking up new recipes.Me as a Teacher
As a student of languages myself, (I've learned Italian and French in the last 9 years) I try to model the best traits of my former language professors and bring that into the classroom. I have a natural curiosity of people and I use that to learn about my students and what motivates them so I can cater the learning material to what's relevant, useful and necessary for them, so in that way every lesson is engaging. Nothing drives me more than when my students develop confidence and passion for their new adopted language.My lessons & teaching style
In my experience as a digital journalist, I spent a lot of time working with digital tools to enhance storytelling and I continue that practice as an English teacher. I love developing and researching different games and digital techniques to give students multiple ways of acquiring and studying language.
I also really enjoy teaching topics like phrasal verbs, idioms and adjectives because, in my opinion, it's what gives language its color and what allows us to have a closer understanding of the language and the culture of those who speak it.
I put a focus on such competencies as speaking, listening and writing. I do my best to only teach grammar passively.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Advanced Certificate in TEFL - TEFL FULL CIRCLE - 2020I was required to study and review multiple aspects of teaching English as a foreign language. The course was a total of 120 hours and culminated in a long form test, writing assignment and submission of a sample lesson plan. I passed this course with a level of "EXCELLENT" for creating a "well-designed, fun and interactive lesson for learners."
Certificate verified
Work Experience
2010 - 2015
Multimedia Journalist
2016 - 2021
English trainerExperienced in teaching individual students and groups of all age groups from kindergartners to retirees, both in the classroom and on-site in various offices and schools in the region of Le Marche. Have managed teaching online and in-person. Well versed in a series of Cambridge exam prep for example, KET, PET, FIRST, and CAE.
5.0
Rating
31
Students
861
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
19 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Relaxed conversation about daily topics with an emphasis on grammar and pronunciation
A2 - C2Language Essentials798 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 9% off
Moving to the states? Your guide to American English, culture, customs, traditions and more
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Ready Set Chat!
B1 - C2Conversation42 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (1)
Quiz (1)
42 Reviews
massimo zanoncelli
40 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Christin oltre che preparata è empatica, molto disponibile e simpatica, cosa fondamentale per non sentirsi in imbarazzo o bloccati.
Oct 7, 2024
Giulia
60 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Oops!! I should have done this sooner 🙈
What can I say, Christin? You’ve been amazing over the past two years, guiding me through learning English!
Thank you so much for being so professional and always keeping me motivated.
From the very first day, you found the perfect way to teach me, and it’s made all the difference.
On top of that, I think we’ve really developed a beautiful friendship, and I hope to meet you in person one day🥰
Thanks, thanks, thanks for everything. You're the perfect teacher!☺️
Jun 4, 2024
Kate
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been learning English with Christin since last September. Christin is a very organized and responsible person. Her schedule is always up to date. If at the lesson we finish a topic before the end of the class, Christin is always prepared and knows how to use remained time with benefit for my studies. Right now she is on vacation, and I'm going to miss her lessons!
Dec 14, 2022
massimo zanoncelli
40 English lessons
Un vero piacere. La lezione per me è uno svago, con il valore aggiunto che imparo e miglioro.
Oct 17, 2024
massimo zanoncelli
40 English lessons
Sempre eccellente!
Oct 1, 2024
massimo zanoncelli
40 English lessons
Sempre un piacere fare delle lezioni con Christin!
Sep 19, 2024
Trial Lesson
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