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David J. hansen
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Teaching English Through Culture, Art History & Stories of Adventures From Around The World
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Italian
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Teaching English Through Culture, Art History & Stories of Adventures From Around The World
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Denpasar, Indonesia (14:50 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 22, 2021InterestsScienceMusicArtReadingHistory
Hello. My name is David Hansen. After finishing my Bachelors at UCLA in Art History I began a career in Television and Film. I worked alongside some very talented people and worked in different capacities on multiple productions that ultimately took me around the world. Traveling became my passion and I subsequently settled on the island of Bali where I have built a home. My hobbies are surfing, oil painting and 3d modeling and printing. I have been teaching English to Chinese students on-line from September 2019 to Present.
Hello. My name is David and I enjoy teaching. I have learned that everybody can learn and have fun at the same time. It has been my experience with teaching that when we smile and when we are enjoying the lessons the students are truly learning the material. I am a positive person that enjoys reading books and enjoys outdoor activities primarily surfing and hiking.
I have been teaching English on-line to Chinese students from September 2019 to Present. To date I have successfully taught approximately 6000 classes and retained a 5.0 rating.
I use positive affirmations and a keen sense of a humor to develop connections with students. Knowing who the student is and knowing what he or she likes and or dislikes is a big part of forming the connections with each and every individual I am teaching.
I developed a flashcard system for students that will increase the students ability to retain words and phrases for the entirety of the their lives. I w...My teaching material
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
Certificates
TESOL Teaching Certificate - TESOL - 2019I am a certified ESL Teacher
Certificate verified
Education
1992 - 1996
Bachelor’s - Art HistoryMy Major was Art History and I covered many periods from around the world at great length and very indepth. I was most fascinated with the art history of India and SE Asia rock cut caves and temples.
Ucla at the time time did not use specializations for undergraduates.
Work Experience
2019 - 2022
TeacherStarting in September of 2019 I have been teaching children from China. I taught 6000 classes with a 5.0 rating .
4.9
Rating
105
Students
435
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Learn English through exploring cultural landmarks and places around the world
A2 - C1Conversation223 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Learn to communicate in English through the amazing world of Arts and Culture.
B1Conversation212 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
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8 Reviews
Veronica
2 English lessons
David keeps encouraging me which makes me feel energetic and confident！He is also an AI film maker！He is sooooo nice！Students who want to improve English can chat with him. You will get surprise！😄😄😄
Mar 20, 2026
Hazel
2 English lessons
Coolest teacher
May 16, 2025
Ferdos
1 English lesson
A very friendly tutor, flexible to the needs of student, you'll learn a lot from him
Aug 20, 2023
Zoey Chen
1 English lesson
Wonderful teacher full of passion and he is really an artist,shared with me a lot of insight which is inspiring, definitely recommend David ,I am looking forward to next class! So lucky to have David on italki ！
Aug 2, 2025
hector velez rivera
15 English lessons
I din't receive the class
Jul 5, 2024
Alina Zagorski
4 English lessons
ok
Sep 27, 2022
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