Amanda Ximenes- KIDS
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Amanda Ximenes- KIDS
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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KidsšENGLISH TEACHER FOR KIDSš TEFL & Early Childhood Education Certified š
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
French
Other
Spanish
Specialties
KidsšENGLISH TEACHER FOR KIDSš TEFL & Early Childhood Education Certified š
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FromĀ United StatesLiving in St. Louis, United StatesĀ (07:12Ā UTC-05:00)
About Me
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Hi there! I'm Amanda, a certified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TESOL) from Illinois, United States. I specialize in teaching English to children and am passionate about fostering a love for language learning in young minds around the world. Living and traveling abroad has allowed me to learn a second and third language while immersing myself in diverse cultures. These experiences enrich my teaching with a global perspective, helping me connect with students and families from all backgrounds.Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, playing with my dogs, or reading a good book. I look forward to helping your child grow in confidence and fluency!Me as a Teacher
With over 7 years of experience specializing in teaching English to children, Iāve taught more than 1,000 students from diverse backgrounds. As a trilingual teacher, I understand the challenges of learning a new language. My lessons are tailored to each childās needs, focusing on building confidence, improving fluency, and fostering a love for learning. I create a fun, supportive environment where kids feel safe to express themselves. With training in Early Childhood Education and cross-cultural communication, I connect easily with students and families, keeping parents informed every step of the way.My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I focus on creating a fun, supportive, and engaging environment where children feel confident using English. I adapt my teaching to each childās needs, helping them improve fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation through interactive games, songs, and real-life conversations. My goal is to make learning enjoyable while ensuring measurable progress. I emphasize patience, encouragement, and a growth mindset, where mistakes are seen as part of learning. I provide regular feedback and ensure parents are informed of their childās achievements.
Lessons are for children only (ages 4-15)
Lesson lengths are 25, 40, or 55 minutes.
24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
Certificates
Early Childhood Education Level 1 - Illinois Professional Development System - 2023The ECE Level 1 credential through Gateways to Opportunities signifies that I have achieved a foundational level of competence in the field of Early Childhood Education. This program covers early childhood education theories, best practices, and practical teaching strategies. This training is designed to introduce general child development, health and safety, school-age care, observation, environments for children, and the importance of the relationship with the family.
Certificate verified
Advanced Certificate in TEFL - TEFL FullCircle - 2021This certificate qualifies me to teach English as a Foreign Language to adults, young learners, and also online. This course required me to create lesson plans and to reflect on the needs of my students based upon culture, age, location, and level. Course sections included the following:
1. Principles of Teaching and Learning
2. Teaching English to Young Learners
3. Skills for Managing the classroom
4. Teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Certificate verified
(Advanced)Teaching English to Young Learners - TEFL FULLCIRCLE - 2021This course provided training and expertise in teaching young learners. It focused on how children learn and develop and how this applies to the field of ESL. This course also taught strategies for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking, to young learners.
Certificate verified
Advanced TESOL - TESOL International Association - 2020
Certificate verified
TEFL Online to Young Learners - TEFL in China - 2020
Certificate verified
TESOL Foundation for Teaching Online - TESOL International Association - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Online English as a Second Language TeacherAs a VIPKID teacher, I taught over 730 Chinese students in more than 2,440 classes. My qualifications cover a broad age range, from 3-year-olds to 16-year-olds, and I can instruct across various levels, from beginner to advanced. Beyond standard courses, I'm experienced and certified to teach additional skills, including public speaking, advanced grammar, proper pronunciation, leveled reading, TOEFL preparation, and Free Talk sessions.
2020 - 2024
Online English as a Second Language TeacherAs a Cambly Kids teacher, I've had the privilege of teaching 217 students across more than 1,750 classes. These students come from a wide array of backgrounds, representing various ethnicities, nationalities, religions, socio-economic statuses, and native languages. Given this diversity, my teaching approach focuses on cultural competence, ensuring that lessons are not only educational but also highly relevant to each student's daily life.
2017 - 2018
English as a Second Language TeacherIn my role as an ESL teacher, I instructed young adult Chinese students to prepare them for achieving an academic level of English proficiency, primarily focusing on the intermediate level. Furthermore, I provided supplementary courses in listening and speaking, along with intermediate to advanced pronunciation. This position entailed the development of lesson plans and ongoing student assessment
2016 - 2016
English TOEFL TutorAs a personal ESL tutor for an adult Iranian student preparing for the TOEFL test, I provided targeted instruction in all language skills, test-specific strategies, and simulated exam conditions. It was a fulfilling experience, witnessing the student's growth and confidence-building for TOEFL success.
2021 - 2022
Reading TutorIn my role as a reading teacher at BookNook Inc., I instructed students, assessed their reading levels, used technology for enhanced learning, tracked progress, and supported struggling readers. My goal was to foster reading skills and a love for reading in my students.
2017 - 2017
French TutorI tutored beginning-level French to a high school student.
2019 - 2019
Portuguese TutorI tutored beginning/basic level Portuguese to a group preparing to take a mission trip to Mozambique.
2016 - 2017
Intern- English as a Second LanguageI interned as an ESL teacher with college-aged students. I taught a Listening and Speaking course.
2016 - 2016
Volunteer English TeacherI volunteered and taught a few English classes while traveling and visiting schools in Blayntre, Malawi.
Education
2014 - 2017
Bachelorās - Social Work
2017 - 2017
Other - Certificate in French Language and CultureCentre universitaire d'Ʃtudes franƧaises
2014 - 2018
Bachelorās - International and Cross Cultural StudiesThis degree prepared me to interact competently in cross-cultural settings. Coursework included foreign language study, history, global literature, cross-cultural communication, anthropology, and geography. I was also required to study abroad in France to obtain my degree.
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Director of Immigrant MinistriesI welcomed refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo at a local church in Wichita, often serving as an interpreter between French and English. To empower them, I initiated a Family Mentor Program, matching families with native English speakers for weekly English language practice. Additionally, I provided instruction in both large group settings and one-on-one sessions as required.
2023 - 2024
Lead Infant TeacherMy experience as an infant teacher equips me with patience, adaptability, and empathy, valuable assets for teaching ESL to young learners. My ability to simplify language, customize teaching methods, and create a nurturing environment is enhanced by my time management, organizational skills, creativity, and classroom management expertise. My background uniquely positions me to offer effective and engaging ESL lessons for children.
2013 - 2014
Volunteer Toddler Teacher
5.0
Rating
220
Students
2,956
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
121 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Chat With Me- Conversation Practice For Kids
B1Ā -Ā C2Conversation1,223 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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English Story Time for Kids (READING)
A2Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials795 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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English Vocabulary for Kids
A1Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials458 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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English for SIBLINGS- Kids
A1Ā -Ā C2Kids43 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
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Beginners English for Kids
A1Ā -Ā A2Language Essentials262 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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Phonics and Pronunciation for Kids
A1Ā -Ā B1Language Essentials26 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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165 Reviews
Dinara
33 English lessons
Teacherās pick
Amanda is an excellent teacher. She is energetic, creative, playful and disciplined. Also she is very beautiful. I like her teaching style. My daughter likeās her very much. Her English became better and better. She enjoys Amandaās class every time.
Jan 15, 2025
Michael Zhao
101 English lessons
Teacherās pick
Amanda is an very experienced teacher, who is always patient, always gives the encouragement at her class, and always respond quickly to any inquiry! My kid has learned a lot from her and achieved much progress in English. I recommend Amanda to you and your kids!
Aug 26, 2024
Edmund
3 English lessons
She is a very patient and fun teacher! My daughter really likes her!
Apr 8, 2025
Alicia
44 English lessons
Teacherās pick
My daughter likes this teacher very much, the teacher's teaching style is unique, the classroom atmosphere is very good, my daughter's oral English is getting better and better.
Oct 4, 2024
Veronika
2 English lessons
Amanda is amazing for my almost 5y.o. child! Itās always interactive lessons and cool educational activities in game formš
Apr 8, 2025
Xueli Liu
39 English lessons
Amanda is such a brilliant teacher and she knows exactly how to teach kids English!
Apr 4, 2025
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