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Christi
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
German
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native English speaker || TEFL/TESOL-certified || 8 years of experience || C1 Russian speaker
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
German
American Sign Language (ASL)
Native English speaker || TEFL/TESOL-certified || 8 years of experience || C1 Russian speaker
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Greensboro, United States (12:41 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 9, 2018InterestsWritingPets & AnimalsGamingTravelReading
Hello, everyone! I’m a native English speaker from the USA with C1 proficiency in Russian. I've been teaching on italki since 2018, but I started tutoring in 2016. I'm currently a school librarian. My favorite hobbies are reading, playing video games, traveling, and studying languages. I’m a friendly, open person that enjoys learning new things. I live with my husband and our two pets. I'm not currently accepting new students due to my busy schedule.Me as a Teacher
I have a bachelor’s degree in English, plus three master's degrees in peace and conflict studies, politics and public administration, and library science. Additionally, I'm TEFL/TESOL-certified.
I have regular experience with English language learners here on Italki as well as at my other jobs. I'm able to teach kids 10 years old and older, teens, and adults. I can teach students who have at least A2 proficiency. You can expect a friendly and positive atmosphere in my lessons. We're here to have fun! My lessons & teaching style
I primarily conduct informal lessons that focus on conversation practice, but I’m also able to teach a structured grammar course or check documents. In informal lessons, we can describe pictures, discuss a news article or book, or talk freely on a wide range of topics. I'm looking forward to seeing you in my lessons! I usually release my schedule for the next month on the 20th of the current month.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Image files
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
120-hour TEFL/TESOL Certificate - BridgeTEFL - 2021The 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate required 100 hours of core teacher training (40 hours of that were dedicated to a grammar review course, whereas 60 hours focused on other skills, such as: teaching methods for productive and receptive language skills, using visual aids, technology, and games, classroom management, and lesson planning). The remaining 20 hours were devoted to introductions to business English and teaching English to young learners.
Certificate verified
Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor’s - EnglishI studied English literature and writing, focusing on several different literary periods in both American and world history. For the writing portion, I took courses on poetry and creative fiction.
2015 - 2017
Master's - Peace and Conflict StudiesI learned about conflict management on all levels, from interpersonal to international. My focus was on conflict management at the international level.
2016 - 2018
Master's - Politics and Public AdministrationDone in tandem with my other master's degree in peace and conflict studies, I focused on international conflict management and their political aspects. I studied post-Soviet conflicts in particular.
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
Private English Tutor
2018 - 2023
Online English teacher
5.0
Rating
258
Students
4,498
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
154 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Informal Tutoring (Conversation practice)/Неформальное обучение (Разговорная практика)
A2 - C2Conversation3,900 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 17% off
Document Review/Проверка документов
A2 - C2Language Essentials210 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
728 Reviews
Juan
104 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
another great lesson with Christi, without any doubt one of the best English teachers I've had! (and I have had many)
Feb 12, 2022
Аnnа
65 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thank you so much, Christi. I love having lessons with you. We can talk for hours and play fun games. It's always hilarious to chat with you. I really appreciate you are so supportive and easy-going. For me, you're the best teacher.
P.S. I highly recommend having classes with Christi. She's a terrific person.
Mar 30, 2020
SergeDim
26 English lessons
After some pause in English I have a need to refresh my conversation skills and it was so comfortable to speak to teacher Christi again. Thank you for the lesson, great as always!
May 25, 2025
Ronildo
133 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
We reached the mark of 100 lessons together!!! :D
Thanks for accepting me as your student all this time.
It's always good to chat with Christi and I always learn something new with her. There is always a good feeling, like when you are talking with a friend.
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Sep 13, 2020
SergeDim
26 English lessons
Good pleasant conversation by a little about everything.
Jun 8, 2025
SergeDim
26 English lessons
One more great speaking practice lesson with discussion about holidays, languages and alphabets!
Apr 7, 2024
Trial Lesson
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