Danson Wolfe

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Danson Wolfe

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Spanish

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

CELTA-certified with 10 years of experience: Cambridge Exams, TOEFL, Advanced Writing/Speaking

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Spanish

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

CELTA-certified with 10 years of experience: Cambridge Exams, TOEFL, Advanced Writing/Speaking

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From United StatesLiving in Berlin, Germany (16:26 UTC-05:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Oct 18, 2019

InterestsHistoryWritingScience

Hi there! I'm Danson, an American, Texas born and bred, who's been living, working, and studying in Germany for the past few years. Education-wise, I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in History (minor in Philosophy) and later received my CELTA while living in Mexico City. Currently, I'm writing my Master's thesis in American Studies at the University of Leipzig. I love to cook - Tex-Mex, American Southern, Mexican, whatever - and run. Lastly, I'm a dedicated writer of historical fiction and poetry inspired by science.

Me as a Teacher

In the past, I primarily taught in person. My first few years in Mexico, I spent my time teaching Business English at places like KPMG and Novartis. Later, I decided to test the waters at a high school where I got to focus more on history, philosophy, and creative writing. After moving to Germany, I moved online which has allowed me to concurrently pursue my MA in American Studies.

My lessons & teaching style

My classes tend to be communicative and, when applicable, task based. Learning a language is about getting the student to speak, and some of my strengths as a teacher are my patience and enthusiasm. I hope to create a space where you feel comfortable enough to make mistakes because they provide the way forward for you and I. If your goal is exam preparation, we will be spending our time in class focusing on the speaking aspects and writing critique (you don't want to pay me to watch you read). If you're here to get better at conversation, I've got no problem keeping it lively and dynamic.

My teaching material

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Homework Assignments

Certificates

Advanced Certificate in Exam Preparation Courses - TEFL Org - 2025This certificate verifies that I understand English Language exams (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEIC), can analyze and assess student needs and abilities regarding those exams, can effectively teach exam preparation lessons, and create interactive exam prep lesson plans.

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TEFL 40-hour Exam Preparation Course - TEFL Org - 2025Certifies that I am knowledgeable regarding the requirements, applicability, and content of English language certification exams, including the TOEFL, Cambridge array, IELTS, and TOEIC.

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Ontological Coach - CoCrear - 2019A 10 month course where I completed monthly theoretical readings and analyses, along with in-person classes and additional practical application and assessment of my coaching abilities.

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CELTA - Cambridge - 2019A 120 hour course taught in International House Mexico City. I received education regarding pedagogical approaches to language learning and instruction, and I taught model classes that were assessed for graduation.

Certificate verified

Teaching experience

2021 - 2022

Adjunct FacultyUniversity of Leizpig - Leipzig, GermanyI taught Cultural History as an adjunct faculty member under Dr. Olaf Stieglitz.

Education

2020 - 2023

Master's - American StudiesUniversity of LeipzigMy focus was on literature, language, and cultural history.

2005 - 2010

Bachelor’s - HistoryTexas A&M UniversityI focused on the advance of the frontier and interactions between native and colonial populations.

Work Experience

2015 - 2019

English/History/TOK TeacherBachillerato Alexander Bain - Mexico City, MexicoI taught IB DP English B to high school seniors. We focused on preparation for IB exams and assessments, as well as preparation for TOEFL, CAE or CPE exams. Additionally, my class involved explorations of citizenship, morality, existentialism, and activism.

2023 - Current

University Admissions ConsultantCrimson Education - United StatesI work as an admissions consultant and mentor. I coach students regarding writing essays, applying to American and European universities, and preparing the entailing details such as SAT, AP, IELTS, and Cambridge.

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Students

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Lessons

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Attendance rate

98%

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5.0

Rating

288

Students

4457

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

98%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

139 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Conversational English - News of the day

A2 - C2

Conversation

1,909 lessons completed

USD 26.00+

Package with 24% off

Immersive Grammar and Conversation

B1 - C2

Language Essentials

1,487 lessons completed

USD 21.00+

Package with 15% off

Essay Revision

B2 - C2

Language Essentials

33 lessons completed

USD 24.00+

Package with 10% off

College University Application Consulting

B2 - C2

Conversation

3 lessons completed

USD 45.00+

Package with 12% off

Cambridge Exam Preparation - IELTS, CAE, CPE

B1 - C2

Test Preparation

0 lessons completed

USD 30.00+

Package with 12% off

TOEFL and TOEIC Preparation

B1 - C2

Test Preparation

0 lessons completed

USD 30.00+

Package with 12% off

Availability

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170 Reviews

Aurora

128 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Danson是一个特别博识的老师，认识至今一年半时间我们每周坚持2次课。不仅仅是大大提高了孩子的口语能力，交谈中引导孩子对历史和哲学方面的兴趣非常有帮助，不仅仅是历史和哲学，天文地理甚至物理也是娓娓道来。我们马上去美国上学了，非常感谢Danson的帮助！

Aug 22, 2022

Foody

67 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

今天孩子和老師聊冰河時期非常精彩的一堂課孩子很幸運能遇到學識淵博的老師

Apr 7, 2020

Holger Leschke

67 English lessons

Ich bin jetzt seit zwei Jahren bei Danson. Super Lehrer und toller Mensch.

Feb 13, 2025

Irina Shum

7 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Danson is an expert in teaching English! I enjoy every single task we perform together. Being a student and a teacher, I highly recommend classes with Danson. Thanks a million!

Jan 27, 2022