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Chris IB / Writing
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced (10+ years) teacher of writing and IB course
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationExperienced (10+ years) teacher of writing and IB course
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Madrid, Spain (19:38 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 6, 2021InterestsGamingTravelHistory
Looking to learn English to attend university ? Are you a student in an IB program? Do you need to improve your writing for personal, professional, or academic purposes? Just looking for general English? Hi, I'm Chris, and I'm here to help YOU achieve your goals!
I'm an American teacher from Boston currently living in Madrid. For most of the last 10 years I have lived abroad in both Spain and China, and have been teaching English professionally for 9. I have a BA in English from Vassar College, as well as a Master's in English Linguistics (focusing on communication and language learning) from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. I also speak Spanish, Portuguese, and some Chinese. Welcome!Me as a Teacher
My #1 goal is to help YOU excel. I have taught hundreds of students from over 50 countries, and have proudly seen many go on to enter universities in the US/UK, get promotions at work, or simply have the confidence to talk to strangers in English! Whatever your goal might be, together we can make it happen!
Though I have experience teaching all levels, I'm best at teaching intermediate and advanced English. I specialize in academic English, and even worked as the language acquisition department head at an IB high school. I also offer intensive writing classes for both students and professionals. In every case, I always try and make it fun, because learning should always be a joy!My lessons & teaching style
First and foremost, I like to tailor my classes to the individual student and their needs. Learning is not "one size fits all!" We can talk after your first lesson to develop a plan together.
My classes focus on the real, actual use of English. It's great to study the rules of grammar, but if you can't use them in a conversation, then all your efforts seem wasted. To that end, I take a naturalistic approach to learning: acquiring vocabulary and grammar through practical, guided use that is actually relevant to you and your goals!
My classes can be adapted to whatever style suits you best, but in general I like to make sure each lesson covers all four key skills so that every day you grow!My teaching material
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
Certificates
IB English B Certification - IBO - 2018
Certificate verified
IB English Certification - IBO - 2018
Certificate verified
120 Hour TEFL Certificate - Canterbury English - 2012120 Hour TEFL certificate, from an institution accredited by the College of Teachers (UK). The course involved theory, practical lessons observed by TEFL trainers, creating lesson plans, lesson materials, and demonstrating ability in different aspects of English teaching (i.e. teaching children, adults, teaching for business, etc.).
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2014
English TutorPrivate English tutor for a variety of clients, including corporate executives in the medical, real estate, financial, and telecommunications fields (example clients: ASISA, Telefónica)
2014 - 2016
English TeacherWorked in partnership with universities in a center accredited for issuing student visas by the US government. Taught English skills inclduding academic writing and TOEFL/IELTS test prep for international students looking to pursue degrees in the US.
2016 - 2017
English TeacherI was fortunate enough to work with students from dozens of national and linguistic backgrounds, as well as of different levels of ability. This helps me to adapt to your culture and the unique challenges of your first language
2017 - 2020
Head of Language AcquistionFor over 3 years I taught internationally at an IB World School, preparing students for IB Exams in English A and English B, as well as helping them with their extended essays and university applications. This gives me a strong grasp of teaching academic English, and writing in particular. It also has given me a lot of experience at preparing students for exams and for the challenges related to attempting to study in English speaking universities abroad.
2020 - 2024
Online English TeacherOver three years of online teaching experience has made me very comfortable with teaching over the internet
Education
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - English, Hispanic StudiesIn both of my majors, I focused on literature, literary theory, and the development of language in poetry.
2011 - 2012
Master's - English LinguisticsFocus on International Communication and Second Language Acquisition
5.0
Rating
75
Students
828
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials319 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Learn English Through Literature / IB English A
B2 - C2Language Essentials265 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
Intensive Writing Course
B2 - C2Language Essentials167 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 6% off
CV/Report/Essay Review
B1 - C2Language Essentials41 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
89 Reviews
Maria
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chris has helped me a lot with my essays and scripts. I appreciate his structured feedback and explanations on each sentence. Highly recommended! Thanks Chris. See you next time :)
Oct 3, 2022
Zheng
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chris is absolutely the best teacher for professionals who need to improve their writing skills. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed!!! :)
Nov 21, 2021
Emily
31 English lessons
gooood
Dec 20, 2024
amy
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The most professional teacher I ve met at italki
Dec 2, 2021
Emily
31 English lessons
Fantastic lesson! Good!
Mar 5, 2025
Emily
31 English lessons
Goooooooooooooooood!~
Nov 20, 2024
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