English teacher Valerie

Valerie

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Other
Specialties
Test Preparation
Certified IELTS instructor with 10 years of English teaching experience
From United StatesLiving in Leeds, United Kingdom (13:43 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 20, 2021
InterestsTravelMedical & HealthcareFoodReadingPets & Animals
I was born and raised in America, but I did graduate study in England and now live here. I have dual US and UK citizenship. My first job many years ago was working at a radio station! Since then, I've received TESOL certification in Edinburgh, and MA degrees from University of Leeds and University College London. I have worked as an English teacher and private tutor in China (Jinan and Shanghai) and in Taiwan (Kaohsiung City) for around six years. I have also worked as a clinical teaching associate and as a clinical trials coordinator in the UK. I have done extensive freelance work in proofreading and copywriting for professional websites and evaluation reports.
5.0
Rating
34
Students
441
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

Grammar and vocabulary to your level
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

86 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
Conversation with integrated vocabulary and collocations
B1 -  C2

Conversation

170 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off
Test preparation (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo)
B1 -  C2

Test Preparation

150 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 5% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

17 Reviews

Student Anna Hernandez
Anna Hernandez
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks to Valerie I could get easily a good mark in Duolingo test (equivalent to C1-C2). She is a really good teacher, she prepares the lessons very well and is very patient. I would definitely recommend her.
Aug 22, 2022
Student Lisa
Lisa
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Valerie is a very nice and patient teacher. She answered all my questions clearly. After having 10 classes each in speaking and writing, my IELTS speaking&writing band improves from 6.0 to 7.0. Now I decide to take more classes in conversation and writing for business and academic purposes with Valerie. I believe with her help, I will be able to improve my English a lot before I go study abroad.
Oct 20, 2021
Student Diego Montecino Díaz
Diego Montecino Díaz
27 English lessons
Excelente profesora! Tiene mucha paciencia y siempre está dispuesta a poder explicar y corregir los errores que uno comete. Me ayudó a ganar mucha confianza en mi inglés tanto escrito como oral. Gracias por todo Valerie :)
Dec 16, 2021
Student Claudia ma
Claudia ma
2 English lessons
Such a wonderful experience.
Oct 19, 2021
Student Ricky
Ricky
30 English lessons
Thanks!See you soon!
Sep 24, 2021
Student Ricky
Ricky
30 English lessons
Wonderful class.Ricky looks forward to meeting you soon.
Sep 21, 2021
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