Dena
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Dena
Community Tutor![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Norwegian
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationInternational Business expert, a CELTA and 15 + yrs teaching. Let's do this together!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Norwegian
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationInternational Business expert, a CELTA and 15 + yrs teaching. Let's do this together!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, Norway (17:43 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2016InterestsMarketingHistoryFilms & TV SeriesBusiness & FinanceTravel
2025 is here and its time to chat! Classes open IN MAY 2025, and if you need another time, just ask! Starting April 8th I will be walking the entire Camino de Santiago in Spain, so that is where I will be till mid May! Then I am back and ready to be your support and help you improve your CONVERSATIONAL or BUSINESS ENGLISH? Job Interview? Test? Travel? Presentation practice? OR easy grammar review, reading comprehension and more. Tell me how I can help ! I'm easygoing, classes will be relaxed and fun, because I know what's like, and how hard it is to learn another language. *Sorry student I am on vacation from April 9 to May 21, 2025, and then I am back and teaching!Me as a Teacher
Hello - Dena here, your English teacher a CELTA Certificate, and years in NYC business. A CELTA certificate, (from Cambridge) means specialized training to teach and improve your English. I have worked in International, and Not for Profit Businesses for over 25 years. I have taught English as a Foreign language for over 13! This is solid experience that works in your favor, to help you master the language of English, speaking, reading, and writing. Want to work with me to make your English shine! ANY Question? Yes! Please send me a MESSAGE!My lessons & teaching style
Class time is your time! You are my client. My focus is 100% on listening to you, noting down areas to correct or improve, and having real conversations, spontaneous and fun, This will give you new vocabulary and idioms to spice up your conversation. If you would like to do some basic English practice, drills or role-play... that is always good too. I am a great teacher of language because I have been exactly where you are!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge Univ ESOL - 2012
Teaching experience
1982 - 1984
ESL TeacherAdults and Children levels A1-B1
2012 - 2015
ESL teacherAll classes were via Skype with individuals or Groups - Focus of fluent business conversation and negotiations, including constructing emails and memos
2012 - Current
ESLPrivate classes self administered, with concentration on specialized learning including debate, reading comprehension, writing, humor, and business
2016 - Current
English TeacherSEE my review and my history! Teaching Conversation and Business skills English
2011 - 2012
ESL Teacher
Education
1991 - 1993
Master's - Policy/Finance International AdminMasters of Public Administration concentration Finance
1984 - 1985
Bachelor’s - EconomicsInternational Economics
Post two year Engineering requirement
Work Experience
2006 - 2012
Chief Financial Officer• Evaluate and govern all internal operations and business practices and policies, ensuring smooth management of state and local reporting, agency and project specific budgeting, accounting, payroll, human resource benefits, contracting, purchasing, information technology systems, and state and local compliance for $3 billion project and administrative budget.
• Generate and collaborate on HR policies and procedures, including guidelines for hiring, reviews, and disciplinary actions, confidenti
2003 - 2006
Controller• Supervised federal, state and local grants management and reporting for $11 million human services organization, A/R, A/P, payroll, budgeting, grant and financial audits, procurement, and human resources. Supervised staff of 6.
• Designed and streamlined office procedures and internal controls, collaborated with programs, organizing data management, accounting and procurement systems; trained grants management staff improving reporting procedures, and accounting staff in environment with hist
5.0
Rating
294
Students
1,497
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
175 lessons completed
USD 5.50+
ONE and ONE Let´s chat!
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,152 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Business English, Sales and Discussion
B1 - C2Conversation110 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 19% off
Preparation and Debate
B1 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
530 Reviews
Kate Arch.
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’m really happy I found Dena to help with my English journey. She’s been very supportive, assisting with speaking practice, correcting grammar and pronunciation, and helping improve my university application essays through polishing and review. I would definitely recommend her as a teacher and as someone great to talk to!
Mar 23, 2025
Markus Bühler
152 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today we had a lot of new vocab for difficult topics. A good session as always!
Jul 16, 2023
Lexi
70 English lessons
I had an awesome class with Dena. She helped me a lot with my homework and offered some wonderful ideas.
Feb 17, 2025
Lexi
70 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Again, I had a great class with Dena.
I wrote a short article before this class. We talked about this article. Dena helped me with grammar and wording. I also talked about what happened in my life. Dena gave some really helpful advice.
Dena is nice, patient and professional. I highly recommend her!
May 29, 2024
Natalia Novikova
6 English lessons
I love our conversation classes with Dena, on different topics with new vocabulary. She's very attentive teacher and corrects my mistakes, offers new expressions, it's very useful.
Thank you veru much, Dena!
Mar 23, 2025
Vnsfn10
10 English lessons
Best teacher ever! She helps me with everything, pronunciation, grammar, confidence…
Aug 19, 2024
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