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Katherine
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An American in Valencia
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
An American in Valencia
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Valencia, Spain (12:45 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 29, 2025InterestsSports & FitnessReadingHistoryEnvironment & NatureTravel
My love for languages started early. I went to a French immersion elementary school in Washington, D.C. I learned my earliest science lessons - the water cycle, the parts of insects, and simple machines - all in French.
For university, I studied engineering, and then spent four years working at a German engineering firm in the heartland of American (Nebraska) alongside Brazilian and American colleagues. Experiences like these have shaped who I am today: a polyglot, a cyclist, a problem solver, and, of course, a teacher.
Whether someone hopes to travel, advance their career, or simply learn for the love of it, it brings me joy to be part of their journey.Me as a Teacher
I believe that teaching begins with listening and understanding. I love to hear about a student's passions and motivations - from there I can create a plan to keep the student interested and engaged while working towards their goals. This requires that I hold myself to high standards of patience, respect, and humility. At the same time, I expect myself to be an expert the subject matter I teach and I continuously study to remain sharp. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are primarily conversation-based, because I believe the fastest improvements happen when you practice real, natural English. I focus on helping you speak confidently, expand your vocabulary, and express your ideas clearly in everyday situations.
However, if you prefer more structure, I am very happy to prepare grammar-focused lessons on request. I have previously worked through a rigid grammar course, so I can guide you through all the (endless!) English verb tenses, explain grammar points clearly, and provide targeted practice exercises when needed.My teaching material
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4.9
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Students
157
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
95%
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English Lessons
English Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation157 lessons completed
USD 6.70+
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Cathi
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Clear and standard English, easy to communicate with, intelligent, quick-minded, and very approachable. Always positive and uplifting. An excellent teacher—I truly enjoy and love learning with her!
Jan 10, 2026
Konul Bagirova
23 English lessons
I really liked Katherine from the first lesson. She is pleasant and attentive during conversation.
Feb 24, 2026
1js2lq
3 English lessons
That‘s great
Jan 20, 2026
Ale
7 English lessons
insegnante eccezionale! grazie!
Feb 27, 2026
1js2lq
3 English lessons
that‘s great
Feb 23, 2026
Peter
10 English lessons
I am glad to read a book with Katherine, the best teacher here! highly recommended!
Jan 14, 2026
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