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Teacher Mel
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (18:00 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 3, 2023Me as a Teacher
As a lifelong language learner and English teacher, I find language learning fun and fascinating. Whether you enjoy grammar or not, I adapt to your learning style. Let me help you see the fun in learning a new language!My lessons & teaching style
My goal is to help you:
-Communicate confidently
-Translate less when speaking
-Write more accurately
-Build your vocabulary
-Hit your career/academic goals
I provide all course materials, including games, activities, and homework. All lessons are tailored to your interests and level. We can also work on any materials you have, from school or from work.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Image files
- Video files
- PDF file
- Audio files
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
EFL Teacher Apollo EnglishIn this role, I provided in-class instruction to learners of various ages and levels. I also worked as Lead Teacher for a pilot Very Young Learners program.
2014 - 2016
Online ESL Instructor Learnlight (formerly ISUS)In this role, I used multiple platforms, including Skype and an in-house LMS, to deliver online business English lessons to beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
2017 - 2020
Senior Writer Ezvid WikiIn this role, I researched consumer products to produce long- and short-form content focused on audience engagement, SEO, and information density. I also collaborated to create an in-house style guide, and worked with new hires to ensure their writing was up to standard.
2020 - 2023
ESL Tutor Self-EmployedIn this role, I teach both academic and business English using online platforms.
Education
2016 - 2018
Master's - EnglishIn my degree program, I focused on writing pedagogies and second language acquisition, along with supplementary coursework in linguistics.
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Certificates
CELTA Cambridge/Apollo English Vietnam 2012
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5.0
Rating
17
Students
27
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice (Free Talking)
A2 - C2Conversation Practice18 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Writing Coaching
B1 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Customized ESL Instruction (grammar/vocabulary/speaking)
A2 - C2General0 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
Danniel Alencar
1 English lesson
Perfect English Class!!!
Mar 20, 2023
Olga
1 English lesson
I am very glad to meet Mel! Thank you!
Mar 20, 2023
HAYA ✨
1 English lesson
It was a really good lesson I enjoyed alot. 🤩
Mar 14, 2023
Iurii
3 English lessons
Mel is a very good and positive teacher. We had an interesting conversation on various topics. She pointed out my mistakes.
Thank you for the lesson!
Mar 10, 2023
carina grace
2 English lessons
Thank you Teacher Mel ❤️🫰🫰
Mar 7, 2023
Ramil
2 English lessons
Thank you Mel for the lesson. How quickly the time flew when I was speaking with you. Your clear speech makes my perception easier. I like the way you correct my mistakes. These all made our conversation nice and comfortable. See you soon.
Mar 7, 2023
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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