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Shelley R
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Dutch
French
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKidsImprove English with expert guidance and laughs! Let’s increase confidence and make learning a joy.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Dutch
French
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKidsImprove English with expert guidance and laughs! Let’s increase confidence and make learning a joy.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in The Hague, Netherlands (20:30 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 10, 2017InterestsTravelFilms & TV SeriesArtHistoryGaming
I am from the United States and live in the Netherlands. I earned a Masters of Teaching in the USA and started teaching English online, which has allowed me to meet people from all over the world. When I'm not working, I enjoy playing Nintendo, embroidery, and reading. I even read 90 books last year!
I focus on general English, workplace English, test prep (IELTS, TOEFL, DET), conversation, and writing.
Does my profile say "online" and you want a lesson NOW? Message me and, if I'm available, I can send you a lesson invitation and we can start the lesson as soon as possible!
Pets and babies can come to class, too :)Me as a Teacher
I earned a Masters of Teaching degree and then a TEFL certification. I've been teaching English to teenage and adult language learners for over 10 years and my students describe me as supportive, responsive, and empathetic.
I take my job seriously, but am relaxed in general. You can be certain that our classes will be both informative and low-stress. My goal is to make students feel confident in their skills so they can improve more easily, which I do by making class welcoming, safe, and informative. My classes are for everyone, regardless of background and preferences.
*My lessons are for intermediate to advanced English learners** (A2-C2)
* I can teach children ages 7 and up My lessons & teaching style
Each class is customized for the student, depending on their interests and what they need to improve. My classes focus on grammar, vocabulary, and other subjects. Classes allow you to speak and use the language effectively in realistic situations. I can give homework and we can discuss answers in our next class if you want. Basically, we do what works best for you.
* Lessons can be booked 1 month in advance
**My lessons are for intermediate to advanced English learners.** (A2-C2)
***If you cancel a lesson within 24 hours of class time or miss the class, it will not be refunded or rescheduled. By scheduling a lesson, you agree to pay for that time.*My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
MA Teaching, TEFL Cert, recommendation letter - UNC - 2024Attached you will see my Masters of Teaching, University course transcripts, TEFL certification, Italki history, and a recommendation letter from my former employer proving my skills as a Business English teacher. Additionally, you can find my work history at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyriegel/. The file was too large if I combined the linkedin profile with the other documents.
Certificate verified
TEFL-TESOL Certification - Teflen Training College - 2015Completed a courses on grammar for EF students, language learning skills, and teaching English. This fulfilled the requirements for my position at Education First - English live, where I have been teaching for over two years.
Certificate verified
Professional Educator's License - North Carolina State Board of Education - 2010The Professional Educator's License from the NC State Board of Education enables me to teach students (junior high and high school) in the State of North Carolina. Additionally, I'm qualified to teach language arts (English and reading) when you combine the certificate with the English courses I completed at University.
Certificate verified
MA Teaching, TEFL certificate, Italki history - UNC Chapel Hill - 2010Attached you will see my Masters of Teaching (2010), University course transcripts (2010), TEFL certification (~2015), and Italki documents as proof that I have the skills to teach test preparation. During my Masters of Teaching, I was responsible for testing middle and high school students. Additionally, I have had hundreds of test prep students in my career and received test prep training at EF. My LinkedIn shows my other work experience: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyriegel/
Certificate verified
Masters of Teaching - UNC - 2010Attached you will find my Masters of Teaching, where I became certified to teach middle and high school students (ages 10 through 18). I have used the skills from my MAT to successfully teach children via several platforms, including Italki, EF, Varsity, and my own personal business. I also tutor local elementary school students near my home.
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - History
2009 - 2010
Master's - TeachingI majored in secondary education. My internship was at a high school and I taught 164 students in 4 different courses. I developed unit plans for each course.
Work Experience
2015 - 2018
English TeacherI taught English online to English language learners via an online platform. My students were from all over the world and of a variety of English levels, from beginner to advanced. I designed custom lessons and also taught from pre-designed lesson plans.
2016 - 2018
Writing Tutor and Student Orientation InstructorI worked as a writing tutor for the Writing Centre for the University of Roehampton. My responsibilities were proofreading, analyzing academic skills, and providing advice on how to improve academic writing in English. Additionally, I was an instructor for the online orientation course for the University of Roehampton and Liverpool. This job allowed me to interact with a variety of post-graduate level students at the beginning of their University studies until their completion.
2015 - Current
English TeacherI have been working as an online English teacher since 2015 and have taught thousands of 1-on-1 lessons on various teaching platforms. Lessons are designed for each student and their personal goals. My students have gone on to study abroad programs, immigrate, pass exams, and get promotions in their careers.
2022 - Current
Social Media Manager (volunteer)I am the social media manager for a non-profit animal rescue organization. I manage a team of volunteers to design media and post on our social media platforms. This includes carousels, reels, and stories. These posts help match people with rescue animals and give loving homes to the cats and dogs. Additionally, I perform HR duties like interviewing and orientation. I also redesigned and launched a new website to optimize the pet adoption process. Last, I managed the brand redesign and launch.
5.0
Rating
1,031
Students
6,563
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English for Daily Life - Practical English
B1 - C2Language Essentials190 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
💁♀️💬 Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation1,426 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
General English: Speaking, Listening, Grammar, Writing - Intermediate to Advanced students
A2 - C2Language Essentials2,282 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Business / workplace English - All industries -meetings, presentations, emails, negotiating, networking, and much more)
A2 - C2Business770 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Test Preparation - IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test DET
A2 - C2Test Preparation1,327 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Writing Corrections, Editing, Help ✍️
A1 - C1Language Essentials99 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
617 Reviews
Phoebe Lin
141 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The teacher uses Linguahouse materials along with Google Docs to provide students with reference documents for review. The teacher is very patient and never criticizes students, so the classes are not stressful or burdensome. Highly recommended!
Aug 9, 2025
Telson Goldberg
436 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Shelley is a fantastic teacher, she has taught my daughter more than one year, we have tried different teachers, but we always book Shelley's classes, she has rich teaching experience, very good interaction with my daughter, and much more, thank you so much for your kindness and help with my daughter!
Jan 7, 2020
Ziyad Tariq Abdullah
4 English lessons
The teacher helped keep going learning the language with passion.
Apr 7, 2026
Riccardo
61 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been studying with Shelley for several months, and I couldn’t be more pleased with my progress.
From the first lesson, she created a warm, engaging atmosphere that made learning both effective and fun. Her clear explanations, thoughtful feedback, and patient encouragement boosted my confidence and fluency faster than I ever expected.
Shelley tailors every lesson to my needs—whether refining pronunciation, expanding vocabulary, or practicing real‑world conversation.
She arrives with varied materials and adapts instantly to focus on what I need most. Always punctual, professional, and genuinely invested in my success, Shelley assigns thoughtful homework, tracks my progress meticulously, and celebrates every milestone. I always leave our sessions motivated and eager to learn more.
If you’re looking for a dedicated, skilled, and inspiring English teacher, Shelley is your best choice. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone!
Jul 30, 2025
Ziyad Tariq Abdullah
4 English lessons
The teacher teaches me a new thing each lesson.
Apr 10, 2026
Ziyad Tariq Abdullah
4 English lessons
I am learning new things every lesson.
Apr 2, 2026
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