From United StatesLiving in Other, Italy (01:51 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 27, 2018
I am an experienced and CELTA certified English teacher from the U.S. My lessons are designed around my students' needs, goals, interests and learning styles. I am friendly, professional, and do my best to help you!
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I am currently living in Italy and am fluent in Italian. One of my favorite things about teaching English is getting to know my students. I enjoy meeting students from all over the world and learning all about them, their jobs/studies, their interests, and their cultures.
Me as a Teacher
I have taught for language schools and given private lessons, on and off, since 2008. I have a CELTA certificate to teach English and a B.A. degree in Communications. I have taught students of all levels, including beginners, and have experience teaching General English, preparing students for exams (TOEFL and FCE), and working one-on-one with students to help them improve specific skills and areas. As a teacher I am patient, encouraging, and create a positive learning environment.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are tailor-made for each individual student. My lessons are designed around my students' needs, goals, interests and learning styles. I make you feel at ease, especially while speaking and we go at the right pace for you. I use materials from English language textbooks. I also adapt and use authentic English language materials, such as magazine articles and youtube videos. I teach General English, specific skills/areas, conversation and test prep courses to students of all levels.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Audio files
Video files
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
International House Teacher Training Certificate - International House Rome, Italy - 2009
Certificate verified
Level 4 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) - University of Cambridge - 2009
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
215
Students
1,855
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
215
Students
1855
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
130 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials382 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 15% off
Specific Skill(s)/Area(s)
A1 - C2Language Essentials340 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 15% off
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation448 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 15% off
Monthly Intensive Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials511 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
359 Reviews
Fernanda
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
It was an excellent lesson. Helen was very attentive and patient, even when I could not express myself properly.
Apr 17, 2018
Luca Pandolfi
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent teacher for my daughter, very patient.
Mar 26, 2018
Emanuela Torcinaro
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson, fantastic teacher!
Helen is a very good, precise, kind, punctual and patient teacher.
She have tried to understand my problems are and what goals I want to achieve and we have planned together a personalized lesson plan for myself. I really enjoyed our meeting and I have already planned other lessons with her. I'm sure that with her help I will improve a lot. :) Thanks Helen!!!
Mar 12, 2018
Gulfiya Kurmangaleev
27 English lessons
The best teacher! Every time Helen is prepared. I see how I make a progress with Helen’s help
Jul 26, 2022
Yannick Villatoro
10 English lessons
I love to take lessons with Helen; she's fantastic and funny, very professional and polite. She always has helpful material from the topics I love to talk about and discuss.
Mar 14, 2022
Gulfiya Kurmangaleev
27 English lessons
Thank you very much for the interesting and productive lesson
Jan 19, 2022
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