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Dena
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Norwegian
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationInternational Business expert, a CELTA and 15 + yrs teaching. Let's do this together!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Norwegian
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationInternational Business expert, a CELTA and 15 + yrs teaching. Let's do this together!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, Norway (09:03 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2016InterestsWritingBusiness & FinanceMarketingTravelFilms & TV Series
Let's chat! Express yourself, feeling and opinions, and have fun! My calendar is OPEN, AND I am happy to make an open time that fits your schedule. Just ask, and tell me your goals for learning English. Confidence, speak your mind, share interests, frustrations, loves. I work with all ages! Classes are for you, conversation, test practice, job interview, presentation, travel, grammar. All fun, nothing scary, no pressure in Dena's classes. Reading or literature discussion/comprehension, if you like. Easygoing classes because I know how hard it can be to learn another language.Me as a Teacher
Hello - your CELTA certified English teacher with fifteen plus years of teaching experience, and many more year as an international business professional. I worked in NYC, Asia, W.Africa, Europe, and my CELTA is from Cambridge Univ. I've moved to Norway and lived in Mexico, W. Africa, and Spain, so, gosh! I really know what it is like to learn another language. Any Question? Please send me a MESSAGE! My lessons & teaching style
Class time is your time! You are my client. I focus 100% on listening to you, can note all areas to correct or improve, while having real conversations, spontaneous and fun, This will give you new vocabulary and idioms to spice up your conversation. If you would like to do some basic English practice, drills or role-play... that is always great. What to share your business presentation, and get feedback - I have lots of experince with this! I am a great teacher because I am your support and friend along your way to fluency. I have been exactly where you are!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge Univ ESOL - 2012
Teaching experience
1982 - 1984
ESL TeacherAdults and Children levels A1-B1
2012 - 2015
ESL teacherAll classes were via Skype with individuals or Groups - Focus of fluent business conversation and negotiations, including constructing emails and memos
2012 - Current
ESLPrivate classes self administered, with concentration on specialized learning including debate, reading comprehension, writing, humor, and business
2016 - Current
English TeacherSEE my review and my history! Teaching Conversation and Business skills English
2011 - 2012
ESL Teacher
Education
1991 - 1993
Master's - Policy/Finance International AdminMasters of Public Administration concentration Finance
1984 - 1985
Bachelor’s - EconomicsInternational Economics
Post two year Engineering requirement
Work Experience
2006 - 2012
Chief Financial Officer• Evaluate and govern all internal operations and business practices and policies, ensuring smooth management of state and local reporting, agency and project specific budgeting, accounting, payroll, human resource benefits, contracting, purchasing, information technology systems, and state and local compliance for $3 billion project and administrative budget.
• Generate and collaborate on HR policies and procedures, including guidelines for hiring, reviews, and disciplinary actions, confidenti
2003 - 2006
Controller• Supervised federal, state and local grants management and reporting for $11 million human services organization, A/R, A/P, payroll, budgeting, grant and financial audits, procurement, and human resources. Supervised staff of 6.
• Designed and streamlined office procedures and internal controls, collaborated with programs, organizing data management, accounting and procurement systems; trained grants management staff improving reporting procedures, and accounting staff in environment with hist
5.0
Rating
299
Students
1,622
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
177 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
ONE and ONE Let´s chat!
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,247 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 14% off
Business English, Sales and Discussion
B1 - C2Conversation137 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 19% off
Preparation and Debate
B1 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
537 Reviews
Noan
56 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
DENA is great and patient. She helped me get a new job and helps me when I’m going to conferences to be confident.
Sep 21, 2025
Lexi
77 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Again, I had a great class with Dena.
I wrote a short article before this class. We talked about this article. Dena helped me with grammar and wording. I also talked about what happened in my life. Dena gave some really helpful advice.
Dena is nice, patient and professional. I highly recommend her!
May 29, 2024
Nilerya Serrano Alva
6 English lessons
Me encanta! Dena me facilita y hace que cree oraciones de una forma fácil y práctica.
Dec 3, 2025
Kate Arch.
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’m really happy I found Dena to help with my English journey. She’s been very supportive, assisting with speaking practice, correcting grammar and pronunciation, and helping improve my university application essays through polishing and review. I would definitely recommend her as a teacher and as someone great to talk to!
Mar 23, 2025
Natalia Novikova
19 English lessons
Love my chat lessons with Dena! We're talking a lot on different topics and it's always interesting.
Jan 11, 2026
Nilerya Serrano Alva
6 English lessons
Muy amable y se esfuerza para que entiendas sin apenas alguna palabra en español
Nov 4, 2025
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