TEFL-Certified, UCLA-Educated Teacher With 2 Decades Of Experience
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English
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TEFL-Certified, UCLA-Educated Teacher With 2 Decades Of Experience
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From United StatesLiving in Boise City, United States (20:38 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 26, 2021
Interest topicFoodTravelPets & Animals
Hello! My name is Kelly and I am a TEFL-certified English instructor. I am originally from L.A. and I completed my undergraduate degree at UCLA. In 2009 I moved to Idaho. I love it out here, but I am still getting used to the chilly winters. From the end 2016 to the end of 2017 I lived in Costa Rica. Traveling is one of my favorite activities. I love meeting people from all over the globe. I have many hobbies. They include reading, math, and history. I also enjoy eating and trying new foods. One of my favorite topics to discuss with my students is food. I work as a copy editor and proofreader when I am not teaching.
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Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching for over 20 years, but did not receive my TEFL certification until 2016. I began out teaching in person, but started teaching online in 2016 when I first joined italki. I left italki for a while because I was living abroad and did not have a stable internet connection, but I continued teaching English in person. As a teacher, I understand the challenges you face because I am learning another language, too. I can relate to your concerns and fears about speaking another language. I think it's important to talk about the things that interest YOU. This is why I offer a variety of classes, including a literature class and a "virtual coffeehouse" practice session.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured, but there is room for flexibility. Each student is different, so I adapt my lessons to the needs of the individual. I include a lot of humor in my lessons because I feel that is the best way to make students feel comfortable speaking English. Humor provides a positive experience, encouraging the student to continue learning. I am very patient and provide lots of encouragement. Homework and extra practice opportunities are always available to students who want more practice. I hope you will join me on your journey to learn English.
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Certificates
Proofreading And Copyediting 101 - Universal Class - 2021
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
35
Students
192
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
5.0
Rating
35
Students
192
Lessons
99%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Journey To English
A1 - A2Language Essentials78 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
Let's Chat
A1 - C2Conversation60 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 7% off
Book Talk
B1 - C2Language Essentials27 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 8% off
Virtual Coffeehouse With Friends
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Homework Helper
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 5% off
Travels Across America (USA)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 9% off
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9 Reviews
ELLA
3 English lessons
The best teacher ever!
Jun 22, 2023
ELLA
3 English lessons
I felt really comfortable when I had a class with Kelly teacher. When I had questions her answers were so perfect as well. I would love to keep having classes with Kelly so I actually booked another session. I'm really looking forward to studying again with Kelly teacher!!
Jun 21, 2023
Max
1 English lesson
That was an amazing experience and even more amazing talk ! 5 stars
Jan 22, 2023
Ben AJ
6 English lessons
Kelly is one of the best teachers of English one could ever hope to engage. I did not hire her to provide me with instruction in English since I am myself a native speaker, but rather as a literary consultant. I wanted her to offer me guidance on which books to read and critical evaluations of specific passages and texts. This would have necessitated that she be far more proficient in English than the run-of-the-mill English teacher, but I can attest that she met and exceeded my expectations.
Jun 7, 2022
pedro luiz
1 English lesson
ótima professora ,te deixa a vontade,simpática e das aulas particulares que eu já tive essa foi a melhor ,nota 10
May 7, 2022
Alexandre
4 English lessons
It was a great lesson , Kelly is an excellent teacher!