From United StatesLiving in Shenzhen, China (22:40 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 3, 2021
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I currently live in a small town in Washington State, about two hours from Seattle. It is a beautiful area and I prefer to spend my free time outdoors. My favorite hobbies are hiking, camping, and kayaking. I also enjoy gardening, cooking, reading, and yoga. Before I moved back to the United States, I was working abroad in Japan. I love traveling, meeting people, and learning about other cultures.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching for more than ten years. I began with AmeriCorps and worked at a center for immigrants and refugees in Seattle, WA. This experience inspired my passion for teaching English language learners. I gained more experience working at private language schools in both Korea and Guatemala before receiving my MA TESOL from the New School for Public Engagement in 2013. After graduating, I moved to Shanghai, China where I worked in an English for Academic Purposes program to help prepare students who were going to study abroad. Most recently, I served as a Global Teaching Fellow at Tokyo International University.
My lessons & teaching style
I prefer a communicative approach to teaching that allows for a lot of conversation and interaction. It is important for me to get to know my students and understand their interests and goals. I like to use authentic materials that can help learners integrate their English skills into real-world situations. My teaching style is fun and creative and I enjoy tailoring lessons to fit students' individual needs.
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284
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5.0
Rating
284
Students
2703
Lessons
100%
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100%
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English Lessons
English Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation2,152 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 8% off
General English Vocabulary and Grammar
A1 - C1Language Essentials427 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Availability
113 Reviews
Lucy
61 English lessons
Very good English teacher
Mar 22, 2026
Adriano Mendes
6 English lessons
Nice like always!
Jun 30, 2023
Jenny Li
30 English lessons
Great conversation!
Mar 21, 2023
Nataliia Morskova
10 English lessons
Hi everyone!
I've only been studying with Hannah for a month, but I feel a lot of progress in learning English.
Hannah is not only a professional teacher, but also a very empathetic person. I enjoy our lessons and can wholeheartedly recommend Hannah as a teacher.