From United StatesLiving in Orlando, United States (18:07 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 25, 2022
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Hi! I’m Marissa, a TESOL-certified ESL teacher with 7+ years of experience helping adults and teens speak confidently and master everyday English. Whether you’re practicing conversation, expanding vocabulary, or polishing writing, I tailor lessons to your goals—think engaging discussions, real-world articles, and interactive activities.
Originally from Alaska and North Carolina (now soaking up Florida sun!), I bring a love for language and culture into every class. Let’s make learning fun and effective—book a trial and let’s chat!
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Me as a Teacher
I have been an English language teacher for seven years. I have a Bachelors in English and a TESOL certificate for teaching language learners. I have tutored students in language, reading, and writing. I am happy to help you at any level to reach your goals in learning English.
My lessons & teaching style
I love free talk and conversation classes but I also have other classes with materials for students. I enjoy using articles and other written resources to help with reading fluency, writing, and vocabulary. I will work with my students level and goals to learn English in an interactive way. I like curriculum from Linguahouse, Eslpals, and Engoo daily news.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2022
Certificate verified
Education
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - EnglishWingate University
Work Experience
2017 - 2021
ESL TeacherVipKid - Leland, United States
5.0
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389
Students
3,359
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100%
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100%
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5.0
Rating
389
Students
3359
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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English Lessons
Trial Lesson
178 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English Vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials513 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
Informal Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation888 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
General English Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials475 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
Reading Comprehension
A2 - C2Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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58 Reviews
Roberto Robles
1 English lesson
I'm so happy I found a Great Teacher. I loved her knowledge and professionalism. Recommended.
Jun 18, 2025
Dorota K
6 English lessons
Marissa is an excellent and engaging teacher. Her classes are very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Mar 7, 2025
Daria
6 English lessons
A wonderful teacher! She created a very comfortable learning atmosphere, kept the conversation going and prompted me to speak. Looking forward to our next lesson!
Jan 31, 2025
Marc
27 English lessons
Learning with Marissa is an absolute pleasure! She always chooses interesting and engaging topics that make it easy to expand my vocabulary in a natural way. Our conversations are not only educational but also a lot of fun. I always look forward to our lessons. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English in a relaxed and motivating environment.