Journalist with over 6 years of international experience, Degree from Top US School
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English
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Hebrew
Hungarian
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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Journalist with over 6 years of international experience, Degree from Top US School
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Baltimore, United States (12:36 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 5, 2021
InterestsSports & FitnessTravelFoodWriting
Please feel free to message me if you cannot find a time on my schedule that suits you, happy to open time slots depending on availability! <3
Hi! My name is Amaya. I'm from the United States. I graduated dean's list from a top US University with degrees in International Relations and Spanish. I have spent the last 7 years working in the news industry for major outlets, among them CNN and Fox News.
I'm passionate about traveling and have been to over 50 countries!
I offer specialized classes in
* Conversational Practice
* Presentation Practice
* College Essay Review
* Job Interview Prep
* Writing Practice
* English for Children
Me as a Teacher
I am a flexible teacher that's able to adapt to whatever style you need! I am trained in the journalism world and have strong writing and presentation skills. I am also able to work with beginners and teach grammatical english or conversational english. I enjoy teaching all levels and watching my students improve.
As a professional editor, I also offer writing coaching and editing services for all levels ranging from beginners to advanced students. I edit college essays, homework assignments, work presentations, etc!
My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is very visual but also communicative. I will have a relaxed environment but also one where you will be able to grow and learn new skills, at a quick pace.
4.8
Rating
444
Students
3,440
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
4.8
Rating
444
Students
3440
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
166 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Basic English for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials615 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 11% off
Advanced English
B2 - C2Language Essentials1,379 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Intermediate English
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,253 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Interview Preparation
A1 - C2Conversation6 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
English Writing Essentials
A1 - C2Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
133 Reviews
David Ilatov
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amaya is the best teacher on this application. She adapts the classwork to the student’s needs. In our last class, we practiced business English, and she gave me confidence in my business knowledge. I also spoke about my current position and
She corrected my grammar mistakes at the end of the session.
Apr 23, 2025
Ido
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amaya is a very good and professional teacher!
Very funny and easy to talk with.
She gave me a lot of confidence in speaking English in a short period of time.
Highly recommended!
Jan 5, 2023
CN6642
6 English lessons
Great!
Feb 25, 2026
Amit
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amaya is simply the best English teacher on italki! She is incredibly professional, provides detailed and constructive feedback, and always makes lessons engaging and enjoyable. Her friendly and approachable personality makes every session a pleasure. If you're looking to improve your English with a skilled and supportive teacher, I highly recommend Amaya!
Dec 13, 2024
Tereza
4 English lessons
I enjoyed my trial lesson with Amaya a lot, she was really kind and talkative, we discussed our mutual interests and she made sure, that i knew, when i made a mistake, so i could learn from it. I'll definitely book more lessons with her🤗.
Mar 12, 2026
Naama Avni Avitan
27 English lessons
Amaya is a great teacher. My daughter really enjoys her lessons.