Visited 8 days ago
Carl Cota-Robles
English
Native
Spanish
Other

From United States

Living in Portland, United States

Patient, flexible, and goal-oriented. Children's and fantasy author. TEFL-certified. I'm a 34-year-old neurodivergent writer. I grew up in Portland! I like writing, comics/anime, pets (especially cats), chess, and history. I'm learning Spanish right now. In addition to tutoring, I work as a ghostwriter and have published several of my own books. I have a bachelor's degree from NYU. I graduated in 2014 with a major in Dramatic Writing. I also have a 120-hour TEFL-teaching certificate. I like to use storytelling in my lessons. I think this makes learning English more fun :) In our first session, I will start by getting to know you. We can talk about your goals, challenges, or just hobbies and interests. Once I understand you better, I can customize your lessons. This might involve writing activities, roleplay exercises, or introducing new vocabulary. Book a trial and let's chat!
My teaching material
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
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Interests

Writing
Pets & Animals
Animation & Comics
History
Films & TV Series
Trial Lesson
6 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Regular Lessons - English Vocabulary & Stories
A1-B1
Language Essentials
20 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Write with Me
A1-C1
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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Student Zeon浚
Zeon浚
1 English lesson
Carl was incredibly attentive, patient, and kind. I shared a scene from my novel with him, and as a fellow writer, he pointed out several directions in which the story and characters could be explored more deeply—possibilities I had never considered before. Rather than simply telling me what could be improved, he asked thoughtful questions that encouraged me to see my own story from new perspectives. We also had a fascinating conversation about mental health and creative writing. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on how my experiences have shaped my creative instincts and the kind of writer I have become. I came away from the lesson with new ideas for my novel as well as a deeper understanding of my own writing process. It was a genuinely inspiring conversation.
Student CN6906
CN6906
21 English lessons
老师通过用图片讲故事,这个方法很好