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Kathleen
Professionelle LehrkraftUnterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Spanisch
Andere
Certified TEFL teacher from USA with 14 years+ of experience.
Unterrichtet
Englisch
Muttersprache
Spricht
Spanisch
Andere
Certified TEFL teacher from USA with 14 years+ of experience.
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Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus USALebt in Jaen, Spanien (16:56 UTC+02:00)
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italki-Lehrkraft seit 28. Oct 2025Thema von InteresseLesenSportEssenReisenMusik
Born in the Chicago area but rooted in Spain for 14+ years, I’m a TEFL-certified teacher specializing in *natural, confident English conversation*. Fluent in Spanish, I’ve lived the language-learning journey myself—frustrations, triumphs, and all! My lessons blend cultural insights (think tapas chats or baseball idioms) with practical speaking practice, perfect for students who want to *sound authentic* and enjoy the process. Let’s have fun turning mistakes into progress—*¡vamos!*
What's important to me as a teacher is for my students to feel comfortable speaking in class, not afraid to make mistakes and to be aware of their progress. I do this by creating a relaxed setting, not interrupting my students and correcting necessary mistakes towards the end of my lessons (or even better, having them correct them on their own), and always encouraging them as they move along on their language-learning journey.
My students and their own particular needs help to shape my teaching style. I believe that no one size fits all and once I get a feel for what my students are looking to achieve linguistically, their strong and weak areas, and how they learn best, I am able to better adapt my lessons to suit them and help them improve.Zeugnisse
TEFL Professional Certificate - TEFL Institute (Chicago) - 2011
Zertifikat verifiziert
Lehrerfahrung
2011 - 2014
English Language & Culture AssistantGained invaluable experience teaching in the public education system in Spain in elementary and high schools. Created and gave lesson plans aimed at engaging students’ interest in the English language and cultures.
2015 - 2016
Grades 5-8 Spanish TeacherDeveloped and modified curriculum to meet individual student needs. Cooperatively worked with grade-level teams on establishing and improving grade-level needs. Integrated own personal experience living abroad to further enhance curriculum.
2016 - 2025
EFL TeacherPrepared lesson plans and instructional resources for general English classes with a strong focus on linguistic immersion and communication for a wide range of levels, anywhere from nursery school to high school. Participated in continual professional development in both internal and external sessions. Worked with parents to address outside issues affecting student performance both academically and socially.
Ausbildung
2007 - 2011
Bachelor - Spanish
2014 - 2015
Master - Enseñanza de Español como Lengua Extranjera
Arbeitserfahrung
2016 - 2025
EFL Teacher
5.0
Bewertung
28
Schüler
175
Stunden
97%
Teilnahme
99%
Antwort
Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
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A1 - C1Konversationspraxis175 Unterrichtsstunden abgeschlossen
USD 13.00+
Paket mit 20% Rabatt
Verfügbarkeit
7 Bewertungen
Cris
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
If you’ve come across Kathleen’s profile and she has any availability, don’t hesitate to book a class with her! Beyond being an amazing professional, she brings such incredible energy to every session.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! 😊
19. Mai 2026
José Manuel Fuertes
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Her friendliness is contagious; you feel very comfortable talking to her, and she takes your goals into account. I'll be back!
17. Apr. 2026
Sergei Andreev
25 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I really enjoyed my lesson with Kathleen. We thoroughly discussed my learning plans and the goals we’ll be working toward, and we also outlined the tools and methods we’ll use in our sessions. I shared all my preferences, which the teacher carefully noted, and she asked clear follow-up questions on every topic I’m interested in. Together, we set realistic goals and agreed on how we’ll move forward.
I highly recommend her. I genuinely enjoyed the lesson, I will continue studying with her, and I’m confident that with her guidance I’ll be able to achieve all my goals.
27. Nov. 2025
Cris
2 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Oh wow! My class with Kathleen was absolutely amazing! The wonderful first impression you get from her profile is even better once you actually meet her. Italki can feel overwhelming with so many professional teachers to choose from, but coming across Kathleen is truly one of those little gifts the algorithm gives you. Thank you so much for welcoming me and for letting me be one of your students!!! I’m really looking forward to our next session!
5. Mai 2026
Robert
19 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
I’ve been taking lessons with Kathleen for two months now, and I can safely say that I’ve found my new favourite teacher on italki! Even though my main goal is conversational practice, there are many things that need to click in order to work with someone in the long run: a kind personality, genuine interest in the other person, and the ability to talk about almost anything. That’s why finding the right teacher often feels like a constant search - but this time it wasn’t in vain :)
12. Feb. 2026
Alexandre
15 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Kathleen is truly an excellent teacher. She shows great knowledge and a genuine interest in helping her students. She is fully present the whole time, explaining, asking questions, and encouraging every step of the way.
25. Nov. 2025
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