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Kerrie
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Certified ESL Professional with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Certified ESL Professional with 20+ Years of Teaching Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Grand Rapids, United States (20:38 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 19, 2021InterestsTechScienceWritingMarketingReading
I am a passionate language learner and teacher, deeply fascinated by the way languages connect us to the world, its diverse cultures, and the people within them. For me, languages are bridges that open doors to new opportunities, both professionally and personally.
With nearly 20 years of experience teaching private English lessons to local immigrants, I’ve had the privilege of helping many students gain confidence, unlock career advancements, and build meaningful connections in their new communities.
I have experience in tech, science and marketing and enjoy learning about virtually everything. I'm also an author and love to talk about writing and storytelling.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, tailored to your level, your goals, and your interests. 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
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 verified
Certificate in English Language Teaching: TESOL - TEFL Express - 2012120 hour TESOL certificate
This gave me the basics to start tutoring local immigrants.
Certificate verified
Education
2022 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing - AWS track
1995 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Linguistics
Work Experience
2001 - Current
Private English TutorI taught children and adults in private lessons to local immigrants for nearly twenty years.
2021 - Current
AuthorI'm also an author of several published fiction novels.
5.0
Rating
454
Students
5,209
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
257 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation2,497 lessons completed
USD 15.25+
Package with 14% off
Language Challenge 2025 - Improve Your English!
A2 - C1Language Essentials909 lessons completed
USD 15.75+
Package with 17% off
General English
A2 - C1Language Essentials720 lessons completed
USD 16.75+
Package with 12% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
242 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
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
Gustavo Pagano
13 English lessons
I love my classes with Kerry. I'm learning a lot and my english improved.
Aug 13, 2025
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
Alexander
1 English lesson
Great experience
Sep 22, 2025
sam
1 English lesson
老师很友善，很耐心
Jul 16, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.50
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