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Sophia
English
Native
Spanish
Other
Portuguese

From United States

Living in Los Angeles, United States

Someone TEFL certified that can get you speaking? 🤭 I'm the teacher for you! Hello, I'm Sophia! I'm a native English speaker from Los Angeles, California. I just moved back to the US after living in Madrid, Spain for four years. In university I got my bachelor's degree in International Relations due to my interest in different cultures across the globe. In June 2024, I completed a master's program in teaching at the University of Alcalá. Besides all that professional stuff, I love animals, traveling, reading, writing, and learning, especially from my students. Come take a class with me and teach me about your own culture or recommend me a film or book all while I help you improve your English skills! During my time living in Spain, I worked in Spanish schools gaining experience with children as young as 4 to as old as 15, as well as working on iTalki. Now I work as an elementary school teacher here in Los Angeles. As a language learner myself, I have been able to recognize the strategies and materials that work best for me, and I would love to help you uncover your preferred methods and activities! I know that learning a new language can sometimes be intimidating and frustrating, but I'm here to guide you through the process and make our sessions both comfortable and productive 😊.
My teaching material
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Articles and news
  • Image files
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
  • Homework Assignments
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
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Interests

Art
Films & TV Series
Music
Reading
Pets & Animals
Trial Lesson
123 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Chit Chat with Soph! ✨ (legacy students 2+ years)
A2-C2
Conversation
1,240 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
16% off
Chit Chat with Soph! ✨ (new students)
A2-C2
Conversation
555 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
16% off
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For beginners·11
Student Cynthia
Cynthia
104 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sophia is honestly one of the kindest and most professional tutors I’ve ever had. She’s super patient, always encouraging, and really knows how to explain things clearly. I always feel supported and understood in her sessions, and she makes learning feel way less stressful. I’ve already learned a lot from her, and I’m genuinely looking forward to every class. Highly, highly recommend!
Student Juan Antonio Vallés
Juan Antonio Vallés
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been working with Sophia for the last few weeks and I can say with complete confidence that she is an excellent teacher✨. I am currently moving from a B2 to a C1 level, and I really appreciate her approach where she challenges me to think more deeply and step out of my comfort zone — and that is precisely what leads to real progress. She strikes a great balance between being demanding and approachable. Each session is intense, but in the end I always find it very enjoyable to have discussed things with her. I want to continue improving, and I would definitely recommend her without hesitation ✍️
Student Pancho Monti
Pancho Monti
12 English lessons
10/10
Student Amir
Amir
68 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been studying with Sofia for over six months now, and I can confidently say that my language skills have significantly improved thanks to her. My initial goal was to become more confident in speaking, as I used to feel unsure of myself during conversations. But with Sofia’s supportive approach and ability to put people at ease, I’ve overcome that insecurity and now speak more confidently than ever. On top of that, Sofia has a broad worldview, and you can talk to her about an endless variety of topics. She’s the best teacher I’ve ever had.
Student Danil Kholodchenko
Danil Kholodchenko
12 English lessons
The best teacher i've ever had!!!
italki910756
2 English lessons
La primera clase, estuvo bien. Me hizo ver cuáles son mis áreas de oportunidades.