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Kat Visited 21 hours ago

Teaches: English

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish

Female, From United States, Living in Los Angeles, United States

Local time: May 19, 2013 09:34   (Pacific Standard Time)

She began her career in teaching as a volunteer tutor for Laubach Literacy. From there, she went on to teach ESL (English) for Santa Ana College, Berlitz Language Centers, and other schools.
I am looking for committed students who need English for their job or travel. I only use SKYPE's audio and instant messaging, not the webcam video, so you don't have to worry about how you look. View time schedule
Availability Status: I'm looking for new students

Professional Lessons

She began her career in teaching as a volunteer tutor for Laubach Literacy Action in Irvine, California. From there, she went on to teach ESL (English as a Second Language) for Santa Ana College, Berlitz Language Centers, and other schools. While at Santa Ana College, she received a faculty mini-grant to support her statewide presentations to ESL teachers and literacy tutors. In 2010, she was awarded Berlitz’s “Instructor of the Year” for her branch school.

Avila views teaching ESL and literacy as a community service. She has taught not only in California but in Hawaii, Mexico, and Japan as well.

Her interests have led her to earning a “Competent Toastmaster” ranking from Toastmasters International, studying radio broadcasting, and performing in community theater. She loves the outdoors and hiking.

Work Experience

    • English teacher
    • Berlitz Schools of Languages
    • 2008 - 2012
    • Costa Mesa United States
    Teaching conversational and business English to individuals and small groups.

Education

    • University of California, San Diego
    • 1990 - 1992
    Master's , Communication

Certificates

    • Berlitz Instructors Training
    • Berlitz Schools of Languages
    • 2008
    Certificate Uploaded
Kat

 Professional Teacher

Completed sessions 533
Students 66
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Professional Lessons
Informal Tutoring


Teacher since Jan 17, 2012
Last session May 16, 2013