Kerrie
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Kerrie
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Italian
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Italian
From United StatesLiving in Grand Rapids, United States (22:38 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 19, 2021Interest topicTechScienceWritingMarketingReading
I am a passionate language learner and teacher. For me, languages are a great way to learn about the world, about different cultures, and different people. Languages open doors, both professionally and personally. I have been teaching private lessons to local immigrants for nearly 20 years. I love reading, nature, learning languages, and sharing my native English with everyone who is interested in learning!Me as a Teacher
I have a university degree in Linguistics, with a specialty in Second Language Acquisition, and a minor in Spanish. As a teacher, I believe that speaking (and making mistakes!) is the best way to make progress in learning a language. After all, talking with people in English is the goal, right?
For some people, speaking might not be the main goal, and if that's you, send me a message and tell me what your goals are, and I will create an approach based on your goals.
For students 12 and under, please contact me BEFORE scheduling the first lesson.
If you cancel a class with less than 24 hours notice, you still need to pay. You are preventing another student from using that time.My lessons & teaching style
It's important to talk, and it's okay to make mistakes. The more mistakes you make, the faster you will learn! Our lessons will be conversation based most of the time, even when we are focusing on certain grammar or vocabulary.
I have a set of courses (beginner to advanced) that can guide you if you prefer a more structured environment. If you have materials (from school, or another resource you want to use), we can work with that. I don't normally give homework unless a students wants it.
Everything we do will be designed for you, and tailored to your level, your goals, and your interest. Let's make your learning journey fun!
Please note that 60 minute classes are only 55 minutes.My teaching material
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Teaching: TESOL - TEFL Express - 2012120 hour TESOL certificate
This gave me the basics to start tutoring local immigrants.
Certificate uploaded
TEFL Certification - International TEFL Academy, Chicago IL, USA - 2021This is 150 hour certification course with 20 hours of practicum (student teaching) included. I have completed 13 hours so far, and will complete the rest by the end of March.
(The attached PDF shows my final project and final course grade, the very bottom shows that I am logged in as myself, Kerrie Vanderlugt. As I haven't finished the practicum, I don't have the certificate quite yet. I will be finished with the practicum teaching hours before the end of March.)
Certificate uploaded
Education
2022 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing - AWS track
1995 - 1999
Bachelor’s - LinguisticsBachelor in Linguistics, minor in Spanish
(Note: I can't find the copy I have of the actually diploma. I have ordered another copy that will be here in about 6 weeks. I have enclosed the first page of a copy of my transcript that shows the degree rewarded.)
Work Experience
2001 - 2022
Private English TutorI taught children and adults in private lessons to local immigrants for nearly twenty years.
5.0
Rating
412
Students
3,994
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
233 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation Practice1,901 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 7% off
Language Challenge 2024 - Improve Your English!
A2 - C1General661 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 9% off
General English
A2 - C1General453 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Reading English for Kids!
A2 - B2Kids0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
237 Reviews
Sarah Souza
118 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Dear Kerrie, thanks for one more amazing class!! You are a great teacher! So cool ! Helps me a lot and teaches so much easy! Thank you
Aug 13, 2021
Catalina Peña
38 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you Kerrie, the class was relaxing and I really like that I can have a nice conversation with you and learn at the same time.
May 5, 2021
Olga Gusarova
72 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
That was amazing! I always enjoy talking with Kerrie. Her lessons are very interesting and I’m very comfortable with her. And I’m very happy that I’ve found her as a teacher! Thanks a lot, Kerrie!!
Apr 13, 2021
Reyhan
3 English lessons
Kerri is understanding and genuinely a good person, very successful in developing English skills.
Jan 26, 2024
Liz Hsu
6 English lessons
It was nice having class with Kerrie!
I got to speaks a lot
Nov 24, 2023
Rafael Montante
11 English lessons
I like to have sessions with Kerrie because I feel free to speak about everything I want. It helped me so much to be more confident and improve the speaking skill
Nov 17, 2023
Trial Lesson
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