Kara
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Kara
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Spanish
Improve your English fluency and develop confidence in expressing yourself in any situation. 💫
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Spanish
Improve your English fluency and develop confidence in expressing yourself in any situation. 💫
From CanadaLiving in Edmonton, Canada (21:24 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 2, 2022Interest topicTravelGamingFoodPets & AnimalsEnvironment & Nature
I am a professional teacher who works in Canada. Prior to teaching, I worked as a support worker for people with disabilities, so I'm familiar with assisting a diverse range of people!
I enjoy traveling and have lived in Singapore and Japan. While in Japan, I learned to speak Japanese and to play the koto. In addition to the koto, I also play piano and guitar. Playing music is one of my favourite hobbies, along with caring for houseplants and outdoor activities like camping. I love exploring new places and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
I look forward to talking with you soon! ~ ✨Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, my top priority is to create a welcoming and safe environment where my students feel supported. I want you to feel comfortable making mistakes, as they are a natural part of the learning process, and I'm here to help you every step of the way. My goal is to help you gain fluency, build confidence, and develop clear communication skills. With 5 years of experience teaching both adults and teenagers, I specialize in helping people speak with fluency and communicate authentically in both formal and informal situations. From my own experience as a student learning Japanese and Spanish, I know that a textbook alone is not enough!My lessons & teaching style
Each class is tailored to your unique goals and interests. I focus on giving you practical advice and constructive feedback while also highlighting your strengths. I take teaching notes during class and send feedback in iTalki chat. I provide homework assignments and regular communication through feedback and progress updates.
My teaching style is Task-Based Language Teaching. This style has a large amount of student participation and conversation. It helps students gain confidence, fluency, and the ability to use English authentically. It also helps create critical thinking skills when speaking English and allows students to adapt to new conversations easier.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL in Teaching Children - Global TESOL College - 201360 hours of online classes that focus on teaching English to the age range of 5-12 years old.
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Foundational TESOL - Global TESOL College - 201360 hours of in-person classes that focused on the main points of ESL teaching as well as different teaching styles and methods. There was also a small in-person practicum lesson required to pass the certificate.
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Advanced TESOL Accreditation Certificate - TESOL Canada - 2024300 hours of training combined with passing TESOL Canada's Board Exam for the Advanced TESOL Accreditation Certificate.
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Teaching Business English TEFL - Premier TEFL - 2022A 30-hour course that covers important business elements: principles of teaching business English, needs analysis and curriculum design, business speaking skills, business writing skills, and intercultural training.
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Teaching IELTS Preparation - Premier TEFL - 2022This is a 30-hour course that covers principles of teaching English for IELTS exam preparation, such as teaching IELTS listening, reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary.
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TESOL in Teaching Adolescents - Global TESOL College - 201360 hours of online classes that focus on teaching English to the age range of 13-19 years old.
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Teaching experience
2013 - 2015
Assistant Language TeacherI taught at a public high school. I created lesson plans, assessments, managed classrooms, and proctored exams. I taught primarily as a team teacher with local Japanese teachers. I was also in charge of my own class alone occasionally. My teaching was formally assessed by members of the Board of Education a few times a year and I passed all the assessments with good comments.
2023 - 2024
Language Tutor for High School StudentsMy role is tutoring teenage students one-on-one online and in-person for ESL, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. I also occasionally host special study classes for government exam preparation.
2022 - 2024
English TeacherThis job role is a public school teacher for English Language Arts and teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). My class sizes range from 20-40 students and I am responsible for all planning and assessments.
Education
2006 - 2011
Bachelor’s - Comparative Literature
2020 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Secondary Education in English and ESLA university degree that focuses on teaching English to adolescents/teens (Secondary Education) and teaching English as a Second Language.
5.0
Rating
53
Students
481
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Writing for Business and School
C1 - C2Business95 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Practice English Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation Practice107 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 16% off
English Fluency - Intermediate to Advanced
B1 - C2General209 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Reading English: Novels and Other Stories
B2 - C2General26 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (9)
52 Reviews
Nikki Hu
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kara is a very nice teacher and has such a precious personality. Studying with her is always an enjoyment. She’s also very professional and experienced in both academic and creative writing.💪
Aug 15, 2023
Adinan Tomaz
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another excellent class! Kara has a very high level of knowledge of English. In addition, her classes are didactic, motivating and she is always very pleasant and polite. She demonstrates that she really cares about student achievement, which, to me, shows commitment to the results of her work.
Mar 4, 2023
Cinzia
43 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kara is an excellent teacher! She's patient and supportive. I would highly recommend!
Jun 17, 2022
Samir Tarfaoui
15 English lessons
A gentle and professional teacher. I highly recommend Kara.
Dec 19, 2023
JIYOO KIM
30 English lessons
정말 좋은 선생님, 항상 착하고 재밌게 모르는것을 알려주십니다.
Dec 12, 2023
JIYOO KIM
30 English lessons
정말 좋은 선생님입니다. 이 선생님이 그만 두시면 어떡할지 정말 속상하네요.
Dec 10, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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