Ellen
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Ellen
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English
Native
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Spanish
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30+ years teaching professionally supporting Business & General English learners
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
30+ years teaching professionally supporting Business & General English learners
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Santander, Spain (13:42 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 29, 2019InterestsTechEnvironment & NatureMarketingTravelBusiness & Finance
I am definitely a "life long learner" with a genuine interest in the lives of people around me. I have attended classes in seven different universities after earning my original B.A. in Communications at The Ohio State University. I love to travel and after meeting new people its the art and architecture that I particularly enjoy.
When I am not teaching, my days are filled with music, attempts to keep my orchids blooming, doing yoga, reading, and baking cookies.Me as a Teacher
Years of experience have helped me develop the expertise and patience to support language learners at all levels with widely varying goals. I will act as both teacher and coach to provide practical and relevant instruction that is results-oriented and flexible. If something we are doing just isn't working for you then we modify the approach and materials to help you reach your goals. Both my students and I can realize greater success when we work as a team.My lessons & teaching style
I use both professional English learning systems & strategies to accommodate each unique student's learning goals and learning styles. We will work to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills including pronunciation according to your goals and deficiencies. I will include any of the teaching materials listed below if they facilitate and enhance learning for the student. Your input is also important when planning and modifying your individualized learning path.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Ohio Teaching License - State of Ohio - 2013Please note, this license is expired.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
Professional Business English Teacher1,700+ sessions with Business English Focus polishing grammar, boosting vocabulary including common phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions related to specific goals.
Education
1981 - 1986
Bachelor’s - BA CommunicationsI earned my Ohio teaching license at Baldwin-Wallace College in 1991and started teaching that same year. I do not have my original OSU diploma here with me in CR. I can provide a copy of my most recent Ohio teaching license that expired July 2018. I do have copies of transcripts from most of the universities where I have studied. The transcripts show the TESOL coursework. I opted to share my CV here. Please let me know if you would like the other documents and an email or upload option. Thanks!
2006 - 2007
Master's - TESOLTESOL Certificate in Master's Program at Otterbein College, Westerville Ohio, USA
Work Experience
2018 - 2018
ESL 9 - 11I developed all course curriculum grade 11 focusing on Entrepreneurial Mindset,
College Readiness and professional preparedness. Grade 10 curriculum was based on literature while grade 9 was a more traditional text / workbook program by Cambridge Publishing.
2018 - 2019
ESL grades 6 - 8 and LibrarianI taught ESL and English Creative Writing, Entrepreneurial Playground and worked part-time in the library selecting and purchasing texts and literature.
2006 - 2018
Student Advisor and Spanish TeacherSpanish. Emphasis on creating interdisciplinary lessons with science and technology. Partnered as a "Lab" school with The Ohio State University and Batelle Research for early
college entrance and ongoing education reform studies. Grades 6 -12. Served as student advisor focusing on academic preparedness, profession inquiry, internships, and design challenges.
5.0
Rating
675
Students
8,260
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
279 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
English A1 - C1
B2 - C2Language Essentials576 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 11% off
Business English - meetings, email - presentations
B1 - C2Business1,779 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 11% off
Conversational Fluency: Boost Vocab, Social conversation
B1 - C2Conversation4,967 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 11% off
Interview Preparation & Coaching
B1 - C2Business159 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
Package with 11% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
608 Reviews
Amir Akhmedzyanov
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly appreciate how my business English is continuously improving after Elen`s lessons. She focuses not only on the theory that is provided by books. But pays more attention to context and how I can use knowledge in my real life. Because of that, my vocabulary expanded. And I feel much more confident in business conversations. Moreover, Elen has great knowledge of the business and tech landscape. This means we do not spend time to get a shared understanding of how business flow works and improve speaking instead
Sep 13, 2024
Farnaz
45 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I cannot recommend Ellen highly enough! My mom is a senior learner and learns at a slower pace, but Ellen is incredibly patient and kind. She tailors her lessons to my mom's needs and keeps things engaging and fun. My mom is so happy and feels her English skills are really improving. Thank you Ellen! I do admire your patience!
Jul 22, 2024
Astrid
1 English lesson
Had a good interview preparation session with Ellen! She gave practical and useful tips in preparing my answers for the interviewer's questions.
Mar 22, 2025
Pavel
49 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson! We discussed my test results and some gaps I have in my language skills, and we also reviewed my resume. Ellen provided helpful feedback. Thank you, Ellen!
Aug 16, 2024
Anja Markovic
3 English lessons
Ellen is amazing! She understands exactly what I need, is super helpful, kind and resourceful, and extremely knowledgeable! Looking forward to our next class!
Mar 24, 2025
Veronica Mendez
5 English lessons
Great Class !
Mar 11, 2025
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