Sonya Canada7
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Sonya Canada7
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
Specialties
BusinessKidsCertified and friendly teacher with over 5 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
Specialties
BusinessKidsCertified and friendly teacher with over 5 years of experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Toronto, Canada (10:49 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 22, 2021InterestsPets & AnimalsMusicMedical & HealthcareArtEnvironment & Nature
I’ve interviewed people and written articles since I was a teenager. Finding out about what makes people tick and writing their stories is a passion of mine. Visual arts are also my passion. I am a photographer and collage artist. I also play a bit of ukulele. I live in Toronto, Canada, with my husband, our goofy beagle, and one green budgie bird.Me as a Teacher
My interest in people’s backgrounds translates into compassion and an interest in my student’s backgrounds. When I meet a student for the first time, I assess their level of English and then tailor lessons to a slightly higher level to engage the most learning. I have taught online English lessons for 5 years. I also taught a photography class for 7 years.My lessons & teaching style
I am clear, concise, friendly, and patient. When I correct a student’s mistakes, I do not make them feel pressure or stress during the lesson. I will clarify and repeat back what they said, but in a correct manner so they can learn. I also add humor to the mix. A shared laugh is an icebreaker and helps students relax and learn.
I incorporate photographs and music in my lessons. Visual art is a universal language and students can learn everything from vocabulary to grammar by talking about photographs. Music helps the brain to remember vocabulary and sentence structure. With my library of online lessons to glean from, I tailor each lesson to a student’s needs.Certificates
TEFL Certificate - University Of Toronto - 2021120 Hours of study.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - University of Toronto - 2021I completed additional hours in Teaching Business English.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - University of Toronto - 2021I completed courses to teach English to children.
Certificate verified
Education
1988 - 1992
Bachelor’s - English
Work Experience
2020 - Current
tutorI tutor English to students from all over the world. I teach lessons incorporating vocabulary, reading and conversation. I also teach IELTS prep classes.
4.9
Rating
17
Students
47
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
6 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Let's Talk About Photography & Visual Art!
B1 - C1Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 11% off
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Job Interview Practice
B1 - C2Business2 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 12% off
Improved your reading comprehension!
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
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Vocabulary (2)
Podcast (2)
Quiz (34)
6 Reviews
Pablo
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very professional.
Fluently, on time, friendly.
Jan 5, 2022
Henrique Junio
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sonia a very friendly and intelligent teacher with knowledge to talk about various subjects. Great for practicing conversation and learning new vocabulary. I loved practicing conversation with her!
Dec 28, 2021
Antje
1 English lesson
I really enjoyed the lesson with Sonya.
Sep 16, 2022
Nóra Hunyadi
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sonya is very kind and patient teacher, I enjoyed her lesson. 👏
Jan 3, 2022
Far
1 English lesson
She was very nice and helped me to make things clear z
Jul 25, 2024
Jay Jung
21 English lessons
Everything was great!! She is a professional teacher i really appreciated it
Jan 11, 2022
Trial Lesson
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