Erica
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Erica
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English
Native
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Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Certified English Teacher With Over Twelve Years of Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Certified English Teacher With Over Twelve Years of Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Rochester, United States (20:16 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 1, 2022InterestsMusicTechTravel
I am from Minnesota, USA and am currently living in Valencia, Spain. I enjoy learning languages and I continue to study Spanish, Mandarin and Norwegian. My passions include making educational videos, playing piano, camping, hiking and snowboarding. The past 6 years I lived in Colorado working at an immigrant resources center, teaching English and playing in pop bands. I moved to Spain a few months ago in order to improve my Spanish and learn about the culture here. So far I am having a great time!Me as a Teacher
I have taught English for over 12 years in the US, Argentina, China and Spain. I have a Colorado teaching license (culturally and linguistically diverse education), a Masters in International Teaching and a TEFL Certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). I have taught students from ages 4 to 75 both in person and online. I love getting to know students and learning about their cultures while helping them reach their language goals.My lessons & teaching style
I mainly focus on fluid communication. While students can add to their vocabulary and grammar through readings, videos, books, posts, and other media, they need to consolidate and practice that knowledge by talking with a native speaker. Language input (reading and listening) is readily available in many forms, but language output (speaking and writing) usually requires a private instructor. In my lessons, I focus on the topics that most interest students, guide them toward resources that will build their understanding of those topics, and then spend the lesson time getting them to communicate their ideas fluidly (lots of speaking).My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Educator License - Colorado Department of Education - 2021Teach Elementary Education and ESL in the state of Colorado.
Certificate verified
TEFL/TESOL - Bridge Education - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
English TeacherI teach English to teenagers and adults, working on skills ranging from basic grammar to conversational language to test prep. I also make educational videos for ESL students.
Education
2013 - 2015
Master's - International Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Asian Studies
Work Experience
2011 - 2013
ESL Teacher• Taught ESL students grades K-3, increasing English language scores in all four grades
• Implemented push-in, pull-out, and co-teaching models
• Interpreted for meetings with Spanish-speaking parents, increasing participation
2013 - 2015
ESL Teacher• Taught as ESL specialist co-teacher for two first grade classes, increased English language scores
• Led after school programs: choir, sports and library activities
• Served as long-term substitute for elementary music
2015 - 2015
English Instructor• Taught lessons as part of the university’s Intensive English Program
• Worked with proficiency level team to develop curriculum and assessments
• Chaperoned cultural activities in Denver
2016 - 2021
Volunteer Coordinator, ESL Program Director• Recruited and trained new volunteers, increased active volunteers from 40 to 180
• Raised tutoring matches among students and volunteers by 75%
• Coordinated and promoted adult ESL program, grew participation from 8 to 25 students per class
• Planned volunteer and student events, including teacher trainings, field trips, and celebrations.
• Helped students navigate resources for improving their English, gaining citizenship, and finding jobs
2020 - 2022
Founder, Instructor• Consistently create educational content for YouTube channel
• Teach one-on-one and small group English classes
• Design and keep website up-to-date
5.0
Rating
65
Students
417
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Feel Comfortable Using Conversational English
A2 - C2Conversation382 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
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23 Reviews
Mirko
10 English lessons
Great lesson, thank you!
Apr 30, 2024
Selina
7 English lessons
Chatting with the teacher was very happy, the teacher exercised, I spoke a lot of oral English.
Feb 6, 2024
Mirko
10 English lessons
Thank you, awesome lesson!
Jan 15, 2024
Mirko
10 English lessons
Thank you for the great lesson!
Mar 26, 2024
Mirko
10 English lessons
Was great, thank you!
Jan 19, 2024
Jordan Moon
6 English lessons
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredibly informative and helpful class on semiconductors you conducted yesterday. Your ability to break down complex concepts into understandable segments is truly remarkable and made the learning process much more accessible.
Your comprehensive coverage of the topic, from basic principles to advanced applications, provided a thorough understanding that I believe will be immensely beneficial in my studies and future endeavors. The real-world examples you incorporated brought the material to life, making the abstract concepts concrete and relatable.
Your enthusiasm and expertise in the field of semiconductors are evident and contagious. It has sparked a greater interest in me to delve deeper into this subject. The interactive components of the class, especially the Q&A session, were particularly enlightening and allowed for a more personalized learning experience.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Jan 5, 2024
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