From United StatesLiving in Chandler, United States (00:31 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 18, 2017
InterestsMusicTravelMedical & Healthcare
I love to learn about new cultures and to discuss a wide range of topics. For example, careers, food, sports, music, hobbies, movies and tv shows, or anything else that students find interesting. My hobbies include camping, cooking, going to the beach in Mexico, snowboarding, and listening to music.
Me as a Teacher
I have taught kindergarten for 9 years. I have loved working with children since I was old enough to babysit, and I find it extremely rewarding to see my young students learn so much in just 10 months. I like to keep learning as fun as possible but I do have strict behavior expectations in class as well. I started tutoring on iTalki in August 2017, and my students range from 6 years old to grandparents, and I love talking to all of them!
My lessons & teaching style
I cover all topics, but generally stick to discussing things that my students find interesting. I find that this is a good way to practice useful conversational English, and with repetition it becomes automatic! I also provide links to websites and videos that help me teach and I have even purchased textbooks if my students would rather use those.
My teaching material
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Certificate - Arizona Department of Education - 2017Includes Substitute and Structured English Immersion (PreK-12).
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2012
Master's - Early Childhood EducationArizona State UniversityCurriculum and Instruction
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - SpanishArizona State Universityminor in Justice Studies as well.
Work Experience
2013 - Current
Kindergarten TeacherTempe Elementary School District No. 3 - Tempe, United StatesI am one of the English Language Development (ELD) teachers in the school for children ages 4 to 6, which can help with beginners learning English.
5.0
Rating
153
Students
1,237
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
153
Students
1237
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
41 lessons completed
USD 9.50+
Let's Talk!
A1 - C2195 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Beginner's English
A1 - C2196 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation799 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
231 Reviews
Marcelo Olea
122 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lidia siempre muy cordial. Excelente profe.
Jul 7, 2018
Csilla Gal
105 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lydia was very supportive, she found out very quick what my son likes to talk about. Thanks!
Sep 3, 2017
Adriana
14 English lessons
It has been an amazing and fun hour. Thank you 😊
Sep 22, 2024
Avie2000
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very good and patient.
Feb 22, 2018
eliana
1 English lesson
I had an excellent experience in the conversation class with Lydia. She is very patient, and I appreciated how she helped me build confidence while speaking and corrected my mistakes in a kind and constructive way. She is also very friendly and pleasant, which made the class even more enjoyable. The session was dynamic, productive, and truly a pleasure. I highly recommend her. She is so sweet and helpful, and I can’t wait for the next class to talk to her again.