I use my specialized training (Master's Degree in Communication Disorders) to identify trouble areas in your speech to help you become more understandable when you speak English.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I use my training when listening to your speech to see where it deviates from ideal pronunciation. I help you to listen to yourself, and help you figure out how to make the sounds that are difficult for you. I am compassionate (I know it's not easy!) and also have a great sense of humor so that lessons are low-stress and actually fun.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Most of my students are high-intermediate to advanced, so we often work at a conversational level, talking about a wide range of topics to make sure you are confident in any conversation. I use readings frequently, which are tailored to your level and interests. If needed, we do basic pronunciation exercises with lots of repetition to practice target sounds.
Zeugnisse
Certificate of Clinical Competence - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - 1993Received in 1993, updated annually
Zertifikat verifiziert
Ausbildung
1984 - 1988
Bachelor - Psychology; Child StudyTufts UniversityElected to Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 1987
Elected to Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society 1988
Dean's List all 4 years
1990 - 1992
Master - Communication DisordersUniversity of Houston
Arbeitserfahrung
2004 - Aktuell
Accent CoachAccent on Speech - Corvallis, Oregon, USAProvided accent modification coaching to a variety of individuals to improve their communication skills.
Melinda is a great person and the best teacher and she has such a great personality that she makes you feel comfortable at all times even when you don’t know how to say something or pronounce words. After more than 100 lessons with her I can say that she has given me complete confidence to speak english with anyone.
19. Okt. 2021
Jorge
26 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Melinda is an AMAZING teacher, she has been helping me for more than a year to improve my English.
She pays close attention to every small detail and is always prepared with great materials.
15. Mai 2018
Oscar Cheng
140 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
We first talked about current affairs, then we practiced pronunciation with a work by Dr Seuss. We ended the lesson with a discussion with storywriting and mythologies. Love it!
4. März 2025
Don
52 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
Excellent teacher with deep knowledge in accent reduction. In addition, she possesses great personality - enthusiastic, warm n friendly. I think I’ve made a good progress over a year of lessons.
20. Dez. 2019
Oscar Cheng
140 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
We talked about urban legends first then read a song by Bob Dylan. A very great lesson as usual. Melinda is a very attentive and supportive teacher!
7. März 2025
Oscar Cheng
140 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
We first discussed the news and then role-played in an absurdist play. It was a very fun and interactive lesson!