Brynn Smith
Online
Brynn Smith
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified teacher with 5+ years of experience in teaching, training, and international development
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Certified teacher with 5+ years of experience in teaching, training, and international development
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (14:50 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 25, 2022Interest topicTravelHistoryMusic
Hello, My name is Brynn! Some fun facts about me are that I love to solo travel and have been to 31 states and 15 different countries, I am currently living part-time in a converted van, and I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer!
If you do not see a time available that works for you, send me a message and I can most likely make a time slot available!Me as a Teacher
I am a former TEFL Teacher Trainer for Peace Corps Colombia (Cuerpo de Paz) and former Middle School Geography and World Cultures Teacher! I love to travel and explore the world, and inspiring my students to explore and stay curious was the coolest part of my job. A large population of the students I taught were Spanish-speaking ELL (English Language Learner) students as well, so I integrated many ESL teaching practices into my class. One of our favorite class facts was that if a person can speak both English and Spanish, they can communicate with 80% of the world!
In August, I will be starting a new job with the Peace Corps in Belize as a Literacy Support Specialist!My lessons & teaching style
My pedagogical philosophy is that true and impactful learning happens when students are interested, engaged, and having fun. I believe lessons should be student-centered and adapted to their personal interests and learning style. My goal is to create a safe space for you to make mistakes without embarrassment and learn from them. Our sessions should feel natural and fun!
My classes are mainly focused on speaking and listening through guided conversation. I focus on levels B1-C2, but occasionally work with A2.
FREE RESOURCES:
https://www.onestopenglish.com
https://www.ingles.com/vocabulario
https://www.usingenglish.com/
https://owl.purdue.edu/
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - United States Peace Corps - 2019All training and practicum hours completed with the United States Peace Corps in Colombia
Certificate uploaded
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Education
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
TEFL Teacher Trainer- Assisted Colombian teachers in developing and applying established English language teaching principles at the secondary classroom level
- Engaged in the creation of educational resources and curriculum design
- Facilitated professional development workshops
- Co-planned and co-taught English lessons with local Colombian teachers
- Developed and facilitated specialized community English classes
2020 - 2022
Geography Teacher- Encourage and inspire students in a small, rural community to learn about new places and cultures
- Created and taught lessons for e-learning and hybrid remote environments
- Develop and implement dynamic world geography curriculum
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
- Create a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet stu
2018 - 2019
English Language Arts Teacher Intern- Planned and taught ELA lessons to students by both co-teaching and teaching independently
- Observed and studied teaching strategies in an urban Title I school
- Assessed student knowledge and skills
- Implemented effective classroom management and facilitated effective learning environment
- Shared instructional responsibility with cooperating teacher
- Created and provided accommodations for English Language Learner (ELL) students
5.0
Rating
89
Students
218
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
58 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English for Kids! (Tutoring, Homework, or Special Topics)
A2 - C2Kids12 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Structured Topic Session (Intermediate-Advanced Speakers)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice37 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 5% off
Casual Conversation Session (Intermediate - Advanced Speakers)
B1 - C2Conversation Practice108 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
Proofreading/Editing Service (Essays, Resumes, Cover Letters, etc.) (Not a live video lesson)
B1 - C2General3 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
19 Reviews
Constantin Mihai
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the best teachers I have ever had. I totally recommend it to anyone! She is so kind and relaxed, but at the same time focused on the student's needs and wishes.
Mar 30, 2023
Esra Gunes
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Brynn is very patent and helpful. I was able to feel confident and ask her every question I wanted. Thank you very much, for your help, Brynn. Hope to see you soon.
Mar 24, 2023
Michael McVey
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brynn has been super helpful so far! She has customized the lessons to reflect my goals and skill level and is very patient throughout the sessions. I recommend her to anyone looking to learn a new language
Aug 17, 2022
adan gimenez
2 English lessons
excellent conversation with Brynn, I loved her vibe. recommended 100%
Sep 9, 2023
Constantin Mihai
2 English lessons
The best of the best!
Jul 11, 2023
Abdullah
1 English lesson
I had a lesson, it was a good lesson helpful, she is kind and a good teacher, I highly recommend her.
May 10, 2023
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