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From United StatesLiving in San Jose, Costa Rica (15:55 UTC+01:00)
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.
I am from a large family who thanks to modern technology, I can keep tabs on even when living 2,000 miles away.Me as a Teacher
My years of experience have taught me that most teens & adults find learning a language very challenging and generally they require a great deal of practice, so it is always my mission to keep it engaging and even fun if possible. Equally important is that practice and lessons must be results-oriented and flexible. If something we are doing just isn't working for the student then we try something else. My students and I can both realize more success when we work as a team. Also, there are very few topics that do not interest me so I look forward to accommodating every student's vocabulary theme. Fortunately, my efforts to help others learn has always increased my learning as well.My lessons & teaching style
I have completed quite a lot of training on differentiation which I believe is a key element of success with individual students. I love the challenge of developing lessons and selecting strategies that work. The types of lessons & strategies used will vary depending on the student's learning goals and learning styles. I will include any of the teaching materials listed below if they facilitate and enhance learning for the particular student. Student input is also important so I can provide the types of feedback that are most helpful and relevant. I use "best practice" strategies but even those need to be selected or set aside based on the student as a unique learner.My teaching material
- Test templates and examples
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Video files
Certificates
Ohio Teaching License - State of Ohio - 2013Please note, this license is expired.
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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.
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Students
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Attendance rate
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
259 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
English A1 - C1
B2 - C2Language Essentials556 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Business English - meetings, email - presentations
B1 - C2Business1,703 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Conversational Fluency: Boost Vocab, Social conversation
B1 - C2Conversation4,864 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
Interview Preparation & Coaching
B1 - C2Business127 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 13% off
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598 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
Pavel
39 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
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
Thiago Marins
1 English lesson
My first time using Italki. Teacher Ellen was extremely gentle. We already made plans and I will certainly schedule more classes with her.
Dec 4, 2024
Ricardo
26 English lessons
\A professora está me auxiliando a obter a minha fluência na lingua Inglesa
Nov 21, 2024
Pedro Detoni
1 English lesson
Such a cool and amazing class!
Oct 29, 2024
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