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Devin
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Thai
Other
Vietnamese
Certified teacher with 10+ years experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Thai
Other
Vietnamese
Certified teacher with 10+ years experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Saigon, Vietnam (17:42 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2025InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelTechScienceEnvironment & Nature
Hi, I'm Devin. I'm a naturally curious person who enjoys experiencing new things and sharing my experiences with others. I've lived in a few different countries including The USA, Costa Rica, Colombia, Thailand, and Vietnam, but I've visited many more. I like to try new foods and I'm always down for a good board game. If I have the opportunity, I will play pickleball or volleyball. I've always naturally felt happy when teaching; my mother was a teacher as well as my great-grandfather.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, first and foremost I work to make my students feel comfortable expressing themselves in the target language. The fastest way to learn is to feel relaxed and have fun. We also NEED to be okay with making mistakes; trust me I make mistakes too! And I will always be curious about you, wanting to know about your life and culture. Besides my teaching experience, I have worked at a tech startup and traveled to many countries, so let's share our stories and experiences. My lessons & teaching style
No matter what the topic the student is studying or practicing, I keep their goals in mind. For the more structured classes and exam prep, we must set targets/goals and work towards those. For these structured lessons, I have materials that include target vocabulary, listening practice, grammar practice and speaking practice along with writing components. I will present the information, then we will practice it together, and finally you will perform on your own. For less structured conversational or topic-based classes, I prefer to converse freely and note repetitive errors in grammar and pronunciation. Then, we will address those errors, practice, and circle back to use the proper way.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Quizzes
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Flashcards
Certificates
TESOL/TESL/TEFL - Oxford Seminars - 2013Attended in-person classes in the USA with an experienced ESL teacher and TEFL instructor. Completed mandatory assignments, exam, and practical.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2012
TutorStaff tutor at the Learning Resource Center. Taught other students in English, Math, Geography, and History.
2012 - 2013
TutorTutored primarily Spanish-speaking students in English, Math.
2013 - 2014
English InstructorClassroom teacher, students aged 11-15. Responsible for lesson planning, assignments, and exam prep.
2021 - 2023
English InstructorTaught adult learners and business professionals grammar and communication online. CEFR-based A1-B2 certificate program.
2023 - 2024
English InstructorTaught English grammar and communication to 11-18 year olds in a classroom setting.
2024 - Current
English Teacher & CoachDelivering high-quality, engaging lessons to adults and business professionals. Coaching IELTS for students who want to improve their score.
Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - GeologyBachelor of Science degree in Geology/GIS with a minor specialization in Spanish.
Work Experience
2014 - 2021
Senior ScientistManaged projects and client relationships along with developing solutions pipelines for imagery analytics.
5.0
Rating
19
Students
104
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
87%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
13 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
English Vowel/Consonant/Linking Sounds Pronunciation Masterclass
A2 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 30% off
Achieve A1 level English!
A1Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 38% off
Free Conversation+
B1 - C2Conversation86 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 28% off
Achieve A2 Level English!
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 38% off
English Performance Boost+
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 44% off
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