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Lana
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
American Sign Language (ASL)
Specialties
KidsNew Kids' Summer Intensive Class
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
American Sign Language (ASL)
Specialties
KidsNew Kids' Summer Intensive Class
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Alacant, Spain (17:08 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 30, 2021InterestsWritingFoodHistoryTravelPets & Animals
With a 16-year journey in ESL education, my teaching career has taken me across borders and cultures. It began in South Korea, where I spent five years as an educator at YBM ECC.
Subsequently, I moved to the city of Madrid, completing an in-person TEFL certification and teaching with Academia Los Castillos. My time in Spain broadened my understanding of the unique challenges faced by language learners in different settings.
Embracing the digital age, I transitioned to online teaching, starting with a five-year stint at VIPKID. Over the last two years, I have diversified my online teaching experience by working with various companies, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning environment.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I pride myself on creating a friendly and inclusive learning environment where every student feels comfortable expressing themselves. I see my role as a guiding hand, gently steering my students towards success. I understand the importance of making corrections with tact and encouragement, ensuring that each mistake is seen as an opportunity for growth rather than a setback. In the classroom, I take joy in introducing new words and phrases, aiming to expand my students' vocabulary and language proficiency. My goal is to build confidence and fluency in each student, fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom walls. My lessons & teaching style
Conversation Class- Strictly for improving your intuitive knowledge of English.
General English- More structured lessons covering grammar, reading, and listening.My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Independent Contractor Verification Letter - VIPKID - 2017I am providing the Independent Contractor Verification Letter from VIPKID to indicate the dates in which I taught kids. I hope this provides enough information to get the specialty certificate. Please let me know if I need to include the contracts for each year.
Certificate verified
TEFL - TT Madrid - 2015
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2001
Bachelor’s - History
Work Experience
2016 - 2021
ESL teacher
2015 - 2017
ESL teacher
5.0
Rating
555
Students
6,831
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
294 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation2,501 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 9% off
General English Curriculum
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,163 lessons completed
USD 15.06+
Package with 8% off
NEW Kids' Fall Intensive
A1 - C2Kids94 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 29% off
NEW Fall Intensive
A1 - C2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 29% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
99 Reviews
KKKelly
1 English lesson
We talked about different topics which are really interesting. Lana is a great teacher.
Oct 14, 2025
eric
1 English lesson
Very good course, with listening exercises, to train my areas of deficiencies!
Dec 23, 2024
Ruth Alvares
1 English lesson
yo entre tarde a la clase por que no estaba clara en el horario es mi primera ves en la plataforma pero los minutos que me atendio el profesor fueron de calidad repitiria una clase con ell a nuevamente
Aug 4, 2024
Laura Kuo
1 English lesson
Lana is so nice and patient. She let me talk as much as I can. Then she corrected my wordings and grammar. She also gave me examples regarding to vocabulary or more native-like way.
Mar 24, 2025
Vogel
1 English lesson
It was great class. Thanks a lot Lana :)
Nov 6, 2024
Salwa M
45 English lessons
Children usually dislike classes especially in summer. With Lana, my cousin is always excited for her lesson and is learning in a fun way! Highly recommended.
Jul 30, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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