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Melissa
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Russian
Speak English with Confidence - Together, We'll Make it Happen!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Russian
Speak English with Confidence - Together, We'll Make it Happen!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Raleigh, United States (19:48 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 21, 2021InterestsMusicTravelFilms & TV SeriesReadingHistory
Hi! I’m an American native English speaker and a TEFL-certified teacher with many years of online teaching experience. As a language learner myself, I understand how challenging learning a new language can be. I focus on helping you feel confident and prepared to use English anywhere—whether at work, traveling, or in daily life.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy running, reading, playing video games, listening to music, and I love animals. I even worked in the veterinary field for several years before becoming a teacher.
Let’s build your English confidence together.Me as a Teacher
I received my TEFL certification in Prague, Czech Republic, and have taught English to learners of all levels in group classes and one-on-one lessons. I have also volunteered in school classrooms, working with English language learners in developing their reading skills, as well as participating in language exchange during university.
My goal as a teacher is to make you feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged. Conversations flow more naturally when we feel secure, so I create an environment in which you feel you can communicate freely, and you do not feel afraid to make mistakes. You'll build confidence and knowledge with me as your biggest cheerleader.My lessons & teaching style
I aim to make our lessons very enjoyable, and focused on your goals and interests. Speaking and conversation practice will usually be our main focus, because improving this skill leads to more confidence with the language, easier application of the language in real-world situations, and an increased vocabulary. It also allows us to identify grammatical challenges you may be facing, so we can work on those together, using materials I have developed that have proven to be very effective in helping my students better understand different grammar forms. During our conversations, I will give you corrections (verbally and through typed notes in our chat). With me, you'll have fun while you learn!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
312
Students
2,943
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
91 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation Practice (Speaking, Grammar, Pronunciation, Vocabulary)
A2 - C2Conversation2,828 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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145 Reviews
Radek Gołębiak
9 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
With Melissa as your teacher, it's easy to learn English. She instantly makes friends and transforms stressful moments into friendly conversations. You'll also pick up new vocabulary naturally because she introduces it as part of the conversation. If you’re tired of long conversations with the wrong person, get ready for a change. Melissa is definitely one of the best tutors on iTalki. You can't go wrong with Melissa
Jul 3, 2025
farahtbakhi0
57 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My favourite teacher! Melissa truly understands your needs. She employs various teaching styles tailored to your preferences, which makes you feel confident and comfortable when speaking in English.
I eagerly look forward to each of her classes, thanks to her exceptional teaching manner, and I deeply appreciate her patience with me.
Oct 5, 2023
doubravka.klementova
87 English lessons
I never got better feedback than the one from Melissa, she also taught me how to work with my mistakes. She encourages me every time. She is patient and supportive. And she always share how important is to know this and that (like "This even many of my friends say incorrectly... You don't have to stress about it").
Best teacher I have ever had.❤️👌
Jun 23, 2025
doubravka.klementova
87 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Picking Melissa as my English teacher was the best decision of last year. I am so thankful for her patience, encouragement and knowledge. I hope she knows how wonderful teacher she is.❤️😀 At the beginning, I was so shy to speak to anyone, let alone to teacher. Because I thought, that teacher is going to judge me and point only at my mistakes (and I knew, I make a ton of them). She helped me overcome this fear in month. And today, after 1 year of classes, I don't hesitate to speak to whoever and whenever.❤️ The best result that I even haven't dreamed of. Thank you again, Melissa
Aug 27, 2024
doubravka.klementova
87 English lessons
In recent weeks I needed to have classes here and there, sometimes even during a walk. And she was always very supportive, prepared to help and keen to overcome some connection issues. Great partner to get better in English.👍
Jul 7, 2025
doubravka.klementova
87 English lessons
Class with Melissa is definitely one of my highlights every week❤️
Jun 18, 2025
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