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Ellen M
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English
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Specialties
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Oaxaca, Mexico (02:16 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021InterestsScienceReadingHistoryEnvironment & NatureMusic
An American living in Oaxaca, Mexico. I grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, and got my B.A. in English Literature from Loyola Universtiy - Chicago where I graduated with honors. I love folk music, reading, yoga, cycling and spending time in nature. :DMe as a Teacher
TESOL diploma qualified, including business English and IELTS test prep with a total of 25+ years of ESL experience (8 years online.) Having earned a B.A. in English Literature, I went on to live and teach on three continents.My lessons & teaching style
As a highly experienced English teacher who can offer any English teaching service, I leave it up to the student to decide what and how to teach. If the student would like casual conversation, I can do that. If the student wants a rigorous program, I can design and deliver that. Also very important is constantly assessing and adapting to the progress of the student and adjusting to their needs. Overall I like to establish a friendly and personal, yet professional relationship with my student.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Video files
- Quizzes
Certificates
TESOL Diploma - Uni-Prep - 2021Focused instruction on teaching Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar to children, adolescents, adults, as well as Business English, TOEFL, IELTS, and how to teach online classes
Certificate verified
Tesol Certificate - Uni-Prep - 2021120 of fundamentals of teaching methodology and practice
Certificate verified
TESOL Diploma - Uni-Prep - 2021250-Hour Advanced Tesol Program Certificate including:
English Online
Teaching Business English
Teaching Grammar Part 2
Teaching Adults
Teaching Teenagers & Young Adults
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
Teaching TOEFL
Teaching IELTS
Teaching Beginner-Level Students
Teaching Advanced-Level Students
Certificate verified
Education
1984 - 1990
Bachelor’s - English Literaturegraduated summa cum laude
Work Experience
1991 - 1993
English TeacherAs a United States Peace Corps Volunteer I taught 9th and 10th grade, I also acted as the coordinator of the English department and was the drama director and the AIDS educator.
1995 - 1998
English TeacherI taught English to students in their majors as well as in YeungJin's communicative language school, My students had great success in their language learning experiences.
2002 - 2004
English TeacherDeveloped programs and evaluated students.
2004 - 2011
English TeacherTaught communicative English, reading comprehension and TOEFL preparation to undergraduate and post graduate students.
2011 - 2019
Owner/ English TeacherTaught communicative English classes to all ages and levels as well as TOEFL and IELTS test preparation.
2015 - 2021
English teacherTeach English to children via the internet in one-on-one classes.
5.0
Rating
618
Students
5,776
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
335 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
General Communicative English This class can encompass all skills: speaking (including pronunciation), listening, reading and writing
A1 - C2Language Essentials4,954 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
Business English
A2 - C2Business486 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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148 Reviews

Marina
147 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am a demanding student who values work toward results. I have been studying with Elena for almost a year now. Ellen is a professional teacher who is attentive, responsible, friendly, supportive, and goal-oriented. She is also an engaging conversationalist and a well-educated person who understands the nuances of different cultures, which is very important when learning a new language. Every class with Elena is enjoyable and interactive, and I eagerly anticipate attending each one. Ellen is one of those rare teachers who can inspire and support your goals and motivation.
Oct 17, 2023

Karen
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ellen was very professional, organized, and knowledgeable as always. I’ve been having classes with her for months already. She is the best! My English proficiency and confidence have improved a lot!
Oct 16, 2022
Iulia Avdakova
23 English lessons
Super as always!
Thank you :)
Aug 19, 2025
Skyler Ma
137 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking this course for 3 months. Ellen is a great teacher. She is energetic, knowledgeable and professional. In class, Ellen corrected my grammar mistakes and recorded them to give me a grammar lesson later. Ellen always assigns exercises based on my situation and creates a plan for follow-up teaching. Every class is one hour long. Sometimes we read an article together to practice my pronunciation and then discuss the topic of the article to practice my speaking skills. Sometimes Ellen creates a grammar course based on my learning situation, so that I can master grammar and practice my speaking skills at the same time. She is very responsible and often gives me some advice on English learning. She is a good teacher and also a good friend in class! I feel so lucky to have found a teacher who is a good fit for me! :)
Aug 10, 2023
Oihana Andión Martín
1 English lesson
Ellen is great and knowledgeable. She had a plan for our upcoming classes and she was a great listener.
Aug 24, 2025
Iulia Avdakova
23 English lessons
Enjoyed this lesson as always :)
Aug 5, 2025

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