Kira- Tech English
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Kira- Tech English
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
English for Tech Interviews/Agile Meetings
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
English for Tech Interviews/Agile Meetings
From United StatesLiving in South Bend, United States (21:47 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 17, 2018Interest topicBusiness & FinanceTravelMarketingGamingTech
I'm here to help tech professionals communicate clearly in a global job market.
I've worked with student from Microsoft, Google, JetBrains, Amazon, Binance, Booking.com, Salesforce, etc.
I work with people actively job searching and those currently working on English-speaking teams.
What students can work on with me:
- Interview stories (STAR, SWOT, PAR structures)
- Sprint language (planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives)
- Product outlines + pitches
- 1:1 preparation
- Marketing case studies
- Email/Slack writing
Course Types:
- Tech Talk
- Interview-Ready EnglishMe as a Teacher
Over my career, I've worked with hundreds of students learning English for professional reasons. The most successful of these students have a few things in common:
- External motivation
- Time to commit
- Willingness to define their language gaps
In our sessions, we will find those language gaps and address them together.
I take a communicative approach to teaching- you will learn best by doing the things you need to do at work. We will prioritize activities that reflect your day to day interactions.My lessons & teaching style
During your trial lesson, we will take inventory of your biggest communication challenges and set some specific goals. I offer two different types of courses:
In Interview-Ready English, we will:
- Define your professional identity
- Build stories that demonstrate your identity in action
- Practice expected interview questions
In Tech Talk, we will:
- Grow your vocab by discussing relevant industry media
- Express complex ideas + opinions
- Reflect on + practice your everyday English interactionsMy teaching material
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Computer Assisted Language Learning - Ohio University - 2018*Name change due to divorce, notarized proof may be uploaded upon request.
Certificate uploaded
TEFL - Center for Interamerican Studies - 2013*Name change due to divorce, notarized proof may be uploaded upon request.
Certificate uploaded
Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - English Language and Literature
2012 - 2014
Other - Computer Assisted Language Learning*Name change due to divorce, notarized proof may be uploaded upon request.
2012 - 2014
Master's - Applied Linguistics
Work Experience
2017 - Current
English Teacher
2014 - 2015
English Instructor
2012 - 2013
ESL Instructor
2012 - 2013
ESL Instructor
2015 - 2017
International Student Advisor
2021 - 2021
FounderI work with web developers, UX/UI designers, and software engineers on communicating more effectively in their everyday work lives.
I focus on interview and meeting preparation.
5.0
Rating
381
Students
2,508
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
233 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Tech Talk- Expression Class
B2 - C2Business1,510 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Interview-Ready English
B2 - C2Business348 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
133 Reviews
Polina
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I think the lesson with Kira was one of the most amazing classes I've ever had in my life. The day of the lesson, I spent 10 hours in the university and was exhausted; however, one hour with Kira cheered me up a lot, and though we were discussing quite complicated things, I had a great time laughing & learning more. Firstly, she was kind enough to agree to help me with an analysis that is not actually an easy topic known by many people. Secondly, I contacted her at very short notice, and Kira managed to give me a lesson the same day. Thirdly, all the advice she gave me helped a lot. Before the lesson, I was anxious about the assignment, but now I'm quite confident, and I'm aware of what to do for its successful completion. Thank you so much, Kira, for such a lovely lesson! This world needs more beautiful and smart people as you are :) Looking forward to seeing you again!
Mar 6, 2020
Lorenzo
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
After 5 lessons with Kira I can only recommend her. She is helping me improving my pronunciation, her lessons are enjoyable and engaging.
May 20, 2019
Greivin
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My first lessons with Kira were very well, and she was patient and friendly with me. She teaches me differents sounds and definitely she is a expert in pronunciation.
Apr 2, 2019
Belinda
6 English lessons
Aprendí nuevas palabras relacionadas con mi trabajo.
Jun 5, 2024
Belinda
6 English lessons
Excelent! I like the method y and the way she took the class.
I enjoy it
May 31, 2024
Amirah Habib
2 English lessons
she's really perfect and helpful from the trial class Thank you so much
Apr 27, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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