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Christine
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified TEFL teacher with more than 10 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified TEFL teacher with more than 10 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Brasilia, Brazil (00:37 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 26, 2018InterestsHistoryMusicScienceReadingFood
I was born in the United States and lived there for most of my life. I grew up in Louisiana but also lived in Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh, PA. During my third year of college, I did an exchange program in Tokyo, Japan for a year. For most of my career, I worked as a software engineer. I moved to Brazil in 2012 to be with my husband. I completed a 120-hour TEFL certification from the University of Toronto in November of 2020. I have practiced Aikido, a Japanese martial art, for more than 20 years. I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy reading history, neuroscience, and science fiction books.Me as a Teacher
My first experience as a teacher was in my martial arts club in Pittsburgh. I taught for 10 years. Though this seems quite different from teaching a language, it was, in fact, excellent preparation for my career as an English teacher. Learning correct pronunciation involves learning unfamiliar movements. It is much more a physical skill than an academic exercise. To achieve fluency in speaking, one cannot carefully think about each word or phrase --- words and phrases must be automatic. To learn to speak automatically, one must practice regularly and diligently. I prefer to correct a student's mistakes immediately so that s/he is more likely to remember the correct usage. My lessons & teaching style
In my experience, many students were never taught the basic sounds of English. For this reason, I always include phonics exercises as part of every class. When teaching grammar, I focus on the meaning of a particular construction rather than just how to make it. It is important for students to do exercises that require them to choose between more than one possible grammatical construction. This replicates real life, where one must choose the construction that will communicate the correct meaning.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - University of Toronto, OISE - 2020A 120-hour intensive course in successful teaching abroad
with a specialization in Teaching English to Young Learners and Teaching Test Preparation Courses
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - University of Toronto, OISE - 2020Please look under the line where "Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)" is written. I took "Teaching Test Preparation" as an elective in my program.
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - University of Toronto, OISE - 2020Please look under the line where "Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)" is written. I took "Teaching English to Young Learners" as an elective in my program.
Certificate verified
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Rating
252
Students
2,515
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
144 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
One-on-One Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,392 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 24% off
Improving your English pronunciation
A2 - C2Language Essentials313 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 24% off
Proficiency Test Preparation
B1 - C1Test Preparation1 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 18% off
Survival English for Travelers
A2 - C2Language Essentials16 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 22% off
Preparation for the US Citizenship Exam
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 15% off
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87 Reviews
Melissa Leveau
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Christine has been an exceptional English teacher for our daughter. With patience, versatility, and genuine care, she has created a space where our daughter feels confident, supported, and motivated. Christine adapts to her learning style while maintaining a clear path of progress, and we’ve seen the evolution in Andreia’s communication skills and enjoyment of the language.
As parents, we deeply appreciate Christine’s professionalism, kindness, and excellent communication with us. If you’re looking for a teacher who not only teaches English but also inspires confidence, joy, and steady growth in your child, Christine is someone you can trust wholeheartedly.
Dec 9, 2025
XI WU
54 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Christine absolutely is a great teacher! With the wonderful expertise and patience, she guide me to learn and practice the pronouncing rules step by step. The method works for me, letting me know the reason why I can not speak out words well and how to improve it. Thank you, Christine!
Sep 18, 2020
Amanda Merelis
20 English lessons
It was my first experience with a private english class. It was so fun! Christine was amazing. She told me her method of work, we discussed my goals, she also shared some useful links and recommended some books. I was a little bit nervous, but she made me comfortable in the class. It was a really good experience.
Aug 12, 2025
Milla Romanova
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Christine is one of the best teachers I’ve ever met. Every time we have a class, I not only learn new vocabulary, but work on unclear points in grammar, which are explained by Christine excellently! Thank you!
Aug 15, 2024
Barbara
3 English lessons
Christine è un’insegnante eccezionale, molto molto attenta, attiva e competente! La consiglio vivamente.
Sep 24, 2025
VICTORIA
139 English lessons
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May 23, 2025
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