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Teacher Deb
Professionelle LehrkraftUnterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Italienisch
Albanisch
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
American Business English for Professionals - Interview & Presentation Prep, Sales, Travel & Culture
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Italienisch
Albanisch
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
American Business English for Professionals - Interview & Presentation Prep, Sales, Travel & Culture
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus USALebt in Catania, Italien (15:14 UTC-08:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 7. Feb 2022Thema von InteresseFinanzenMarketingReisenGeschichteSchreiben
- Over 20 years experience in sales, marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, public speaking, professional writing, business coaching, and leadership
- 14 years experience teaching Business English to Professionals from different countries
- Degree in Marketing & Psychology
I have traveled all over the world, living in different countries, including 8 yrs in Taiwan where I taught Business English to professionals in high-tech companies. I currently live in Sicily.
I'm from Las Vegas, USA and have a neutral Western American accent.
I WORK WITH B1-C2 LEVEL ADULTS.
I'm an energetic and optimistic person, so my lessons are positive, encouraging, and professional.Ich als Lehrkraft
My students say I'm fun, upbeat and encouraging.
I want to see you succeed, so I'll tell you what you're doing well and give tips and suggestions on how to improve.
What you can expect:
- professionalism
- organized lessons
- gentle and encouraging mistake correction
- good use of our time together
- lessons tailored to your needs and goals
- extra tools and resources for practice outside of class
- challenge you to push yourself
- lots of encouragement and support
- feel good about your progress
- build confidence
- enjoy improving your English
When you work with me, you will feel excited and motivated to keep going because you will see that you're making progress. Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lessons are designed to help you build skills and confidence while enjoying the learning process.
What you can expect from the lessons:
- fun and interactive
- lots of student talk time to build language and pronunciation skills
- customized to your needs and goals
- identify areas for improvement
- safe and supportive environment
- mistakes are okay because we'll fix them
Topics include:
- resume & interview prep
- presentations/public speaking coaching
- how to talk with global customers & colleagues
- conversation about hobbies, interests & daily life
- travel: restaurants, hotels, making appointments, giving/receiving directions
- and any other business or conversation topics you wantMein Unterrichtsmaterial
- PDF-Datei
- Textdokumente
- Präsentationsfolien/PPT
- Audiodateien
- Bilddateien
- Videodateien
- Artikel und Nachrichten
- Grafiken und Diagramme
- Hausaufgaben
Zeugnisse
120-hour TEFL certificate - Bridge TEFL - 2011120-hour TEFL certificate plus 20-hour live classroom training
Zertifikat verifiziert
Lehrerfahrung
2011 - 2012
Business English InstructorI taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies including Logitech, Micron, Kingston, TSMC and other global companies. Topics included interviewing, presentations & public speaking, meetings, sales & negotiation, email & report writing, and travel topics like ordering at a restaurant, making appointments, giving/receiving directions, and booking hotels. General conversation topics included travel, daily life, hobbies & interests, and making small talk.
2012 - 2015
Business English InstructorITI is a prestigious government-run school under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, and it offers Business Administration certificates to adult students who already have at least a Bachelor's degree. As an instructor, I taught advanced-level business-related English classes including Business Reading & Discussion, Email Writing, Job Search & Interviewing, Presentations, Meetings, Negotiation, Cultural Awareness, Internship Prep, and general reading, writing, listening, and speaking courses.
2015 - 2016
Business English InstructorI was recruited back to David's English Center, and I taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies just like I did before. In addition to Business English classes, I was also a lecturer at companies to teach employees global business culture, as well as advanced spoken and written communication skills. I taught in a multi-national environment with companies from the US, Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea.
2016 - 2019
Business English InstructorAfter five years living and working in Taiwan, I became a Permanent Resident and could be self-employed, so I went out independently and contracted directly with companies like Logitech, Winbond, Tokyo Electron, Kingston, Trividia Health, and others to teach group English classes and do 1:1 tutoring for employees. Topics included business and general conversation, as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. I was in such high demand that I had a waiting list.
2019 - 2024
Business & Conversation English InstructorAfter leaving Taiwan, I have continued to teach students online while living in Europe and traveling to different countries.
Ausbildung
1999 - 2001
Bachelor - Business & PsychologyAfter getting as Associate's degree in Psychology from a 2-year college, I went to the University of Idaho for my Bachelor's. I loved both Psychology and Business, so I was able to do an Interdisciplinary program to get a degree that combined both interests.
Arbeitserfahrung
2001 - 2007
RealtorI taught Business and Conversational English to adult professionals in high-tech companies including Logitech, Micron, Kingston, TSMC and other global companies. Topics included interviewing, presentations & public speaking, meetings, sales & negotiation, email & report writing, and travel topics like ordering at a restaurant, making appointments, giving/receiving directions, and booking hotels. General conversation topics included travel, daily life, hobbies & interests, and making small talk.
2008 - 2010
Business Development & Marketing DirectorI worked as the Marketing Director for a civil and structural engineering firm. My main role was to submit proposals for engineering projects, including for Dept. of Defense so I had to have a strong understanding of the projects the company already completed, including materials, structure types, building methods, etc. I also did Business Development by attending networking events, having strategic meetings with architects, contractors, etc., and hosting open house events at the company office.
2010 - 2011
Sales RepresentativeI worked as a sales rep selling windows and siding for residential homes and businesses. Average transactions were $10K-30K, and sales were made by going to the customers' homes to assess their windows and siding, take measurements, and give estimates. I had one of the highest closing rates in the company for window sales.
2019 - 2024
CopywriterI write sales copy for businesses including for web sites, product and sales pages, landing pages, Facebook and Instagram ads, and email marketing sequences. For email, I write welcome/indoctrination sequences, nurture sequences, and sales and launch sequences.
2020 - 2024
GhostwriterWith my marketing background, I help entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate leaders write books that position them as experts in their fields and set them apart from their competitors. I do all the work of writing the books, including interviewing my clients and helping them organize what they want to say, and I help them strategize their branding, as well as marketing of the book.
5.0
Bewertung
94
Schüler
521
Stunden
100%
Teilnahme
100%
Antwort
Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Probestunde
37 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 20.00+
Interview Preparation + Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
B1 - C2Konversationspraxis12 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 25.00+
Presentation & Speech Preparation
B1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen8 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 25.00+
Speak more like a native English speaker (Adults B1-C2) - Pronunciation, Common Expressions, Rhythm and more
B1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen152 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 18.00+
General Conversation (Adults B1-C2)
B1 - C2Konversationspraxis108 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 18.00+
Writing for Business and Pleasure
B1 - C2Sprachgrundlagen69 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 25.00+
Paket mit 10% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
Auf Grundlage Ihrer Zeitzone (UTC+00:00)
41 Bewertungen
Bruna Bolzan
6 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I’ve been really enjoying my classes with Teacher Deb! She’s incredibly attentive and always tailors the lessons to fit my needs and learning goals. Her approach is friendly and easygoing, which makes it super comfortable to practice and learn. It’s been a great experience so far, and I definitely recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English in a supportive and personalized way!
6. Aug. 2025
Natalia Loshkareva
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
I took several lessons to prepare for the interview and they were very helpful.
Deborah approaches each lesson very professionally and in the end you receive not only help with pronunciation and vocabulary, but you can speak more naturally and form phrases correctly. Also she gives you very important advice on how best to present yourself to companies and answer their questions.
19. Feb. 2025
Baris Alkan
3 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
The connection through italki was instable. We needed to reconnect several times.
7. Nov. 2025
Simona Ďurišová
5 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Teacher Deb is really the best teacher I've ever had in my life. She is so optimistic and she taught me a lot in a short period of time, especially with grammar. I highly recommend her :)
25. März 2025
Dylan
30 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
It's so fun to discuss movies and TV series with Teacher Deb！
10. Dez. 2025
Dylan
30 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Teacher Deb is always kind and supportive！
16. Sep. 2025
Probestunde
USD 20.00
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