Amanda Ximenes- KIDS
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Amanda Ximenes- KIDS
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
French
Other
Spanish
Specialties
Kids🌟ENGLISH TEACHER FOR KIDS🌟 TEFL & Early Childhood Education Certified 🌟
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
French
Other
Spanish
Specialties
Kids🌟ENGLISH TEACHER FOR KIDS🌟 TEFL & Early Childhood Education Certified 🌟
From United StatesLiving in St. Louis, United States (06:52 UTC-06:00)
About Me
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Hi there! I'm Amanda, a certified professional English as a Second/Foreign Language teacher originally from Illinois, USA. With a specialization in teaching English to children, I'm deeply passionate about nurturing young minds worldwide through the joys of language learning. Living and traveling abroad has given me the experience of learning a second and third language as well as the privilege of immersing myself in diverse cultures. This deeply enriches my teaching practice with a global perspective. When I'm not in the classroom, you'll find me enjoying quality time with my family, playing with my dogs, reading books , and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.Me as a Teacher
With 7+ years of experience as a certified TEFL/TESOL teacher specializing in Early Childhood Education, I've had the privilege of teaching over 1,000 students from diverse cultures like Brazil, France, China, Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Being a trilingual person enables me to relate closely to the student's learning process, fostering a deeper connection and understanding in our educational journey together. Trained in cross-cultural communication, I adapt teaching to meet the diverse cultures of my students. I create a fun and safe learning environment for kids, encouraging their output and learning through patience and high-quality lessons.My lessons & teaching style
In my classes, learning English is an adventure filled with laughter, creativity, and personalized attention. I specialize in early childhood education, ensuring each lesson is tailored to engage young learners effectively. With a warm and patient approach, I foster a supportive environment where students feel confident to express themselves and explore the language freely.
- Lessons are for children 5-15 years old.
-Lessons are 25 minutes, 40 minutes, and 55 minutes
-Lessons are conducted over Zoom
-24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson.
-Lessons are one-on-one. Please book additional lessons for siblings.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 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
Bachelor’s - Social Work
2017 - 2017
Other - Certificate in French Language and CultureCentre universitaire d'études françaises
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - 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
194
Students
2,170
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
100 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Chat With Me- Conversation Practice For Kids
B1 - C2Conversation885 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
English Story Time for Kids (READING)
A2 - C2Language Essentials637 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
English Vocabulary for Kids
A1 - C2Language Essentials340 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
English for SIBLINGS- Kids
A1 - C2Kids30 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 5% off
Beginners English for Kids
A1 - A2Language Essentials139 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
Phonics and Pronunciation for Kids
A1 - B1Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Podcast (14)
Quiz (8)
141 Reviews
Alicia
11 English lessons
Teacher’s 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
Michael Zhao
75 English lessons
Teacher’s 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
Viann
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Amanda is very nice and patient. My child really enjoy her lesson. And she can’t wait for the next lesson. Strongly recommend:)
Apr 29, 2024
italki132900
11 English lessons
as good as ever
Nov 14, 2024
Ana Oliveira
5 English lessons
muito boa a aula estou melhorando cada vez mais
eu acho😅
Nov 13, 2024
Xueli Liu
26 English lessons
Another fun lesson!
Oct 18, 2024
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