Kerrie

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Kerrie

Professional Teacher

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English

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French

Spanish

Italian

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

French

Spanish

Italian

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

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From United StatesLiving in Grand Rapids, United States (04:41 UTC-05:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Mar 19, 2021

InterestsTechScienceWritingMarketingReading

I am a passionate language learner and teacher. For me, languages are a great way to learn about the world, about different cultures, and different people. Languages open doors, both professionally and personally. I have been teaching private lessons to local immigrants for nearly 20 years. I love reading, nature, learning languages, and sharing my native English with everyone who is interested in learning!

Me as a Teacher

I have a university degree in Linguistics, with a specialty in Second Language Acquisition, and a minor in Spanish. As a teacher, I believe that speaking (and making mistakes!) is the best way to make progress in learning a language. After all, talking with people in English is the goal, right? For some people, speaking might not be the main goal, and if that's you, send me a message and tell me what your goals are, and I will create an approach based on your goals. For students 12 and under, please contact me BEFORE scheduling the first lesson. If you cancel a class with less than 24 hours notice, you still need to pay. You are preventing another student from using that time.

My lessons & teaching style

It's important to talk, and it's okay to make mistakes. The more mistakes you make, the faster you will learn! Our lessons will be conversation based most of the time, even when we are focusing on certain grammar or vocabulary. I have a set of courses (beginner to advanced) that can guide you if you prefer a more structured environment. If you have materials (from school, or another resource you want to use), we can work with that. I don't normally give homework unless a students wants it. Everything we do will be designed for you, and tailored to your level, your goals, and your interest. Let's make your learning journey fun! Please note that 60 minute classes are only 55 minutes.

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Certificates

TEFL Certification - International TEFL Academy, Chicago IL, USA - 2021This is 150 hour certification course with 20 hours of practicum (student teaching) included. I have completed 13 hours so far, and will complete the rest by the end of March. (The attached PDF shows my final project and final course grade, the very bottom shows that I am logged in as myself, Kerrie Vanderlugt. As I haven't finished the practicum, I don't have the certificate quite yet. I will be finished with the practicum teaching hours before the end of March.)

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Certificate in English Language Teaching: TESOL - TEFL Express - 2012120 hour TESOL certificate This gave me the basics to start tutoring local immigrants.

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Education

2022 - 2024

Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing - AWS trackWestern Governors University

1995 - 1999

Bachelor’s - LinguisticsIndiana University, Bloomington, Indiana (USA)Bachelor in Linguistics, minor in Spanish (Note: I can't find the copy I have of the actually diploma. I have ordered another copy that will be here in about 6 weeks. I have enclosed the first page of a copy of my transcript that shows the degree rewarded.)

Work Experience

2001 - 2022

Private English TutorFreelancer - Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesI taught children and adults in private lessons to local immigrants for nearly twenty years.

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English Lessons

Trial Lesson

249 lessons completed

USD 12.00+

Conversation Practice

A2 - C2

Conversation

2,315 lessons completed

USD 13.50+

Package with 10% off

Language Challenge 2024-2025 - Improve Your English!

A2 - C1

Language Essentials

779 lessons completed

USD 14.00+

Package with 13% off

General English

A2 - C1

Language Essentials

622 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

Package with 9% off

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239 Reviews

Sarah Souza

118 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Dear Kerrie, thanks for one more amazing class!! You are a great teacher! So cool ! Helps me a lot and teaches so much easy! Thank you

Aug 13, 2021

Catalina Peña

38 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Thank you Kerrie, the class was relaxing and I really like that I can have a nice conversation with you and learn at the same time.

May 5, 2021

Olga Gusarova

72 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

That was amazing! I always enjoy talking with Kerrie. Her lessons are very interesting and I’m very comfortable with her. And I’m very happy that I’ve found her as a teacher! Thanks a lot, Kerrie!!

Apr 13, 2021