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Cindy Pulkkinen
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
I AM NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
I AM NOT TAKING NEW STUDENTS AT THIS TIME.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Lincoln, United States (04:12 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 1, 2022InterestsReadingFilms & TV SeriesTravel
My name is Cindy, and I'm a native speaker from the United States. I am a professional teacher with 30 years of experience specializing in all 4 language skills. I have a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Spanish, and I love teaching languages. I have taught various courses for students of different language levels and backgrounds. Besides Spanish, I have also studied Latin and Chinese and am currently learning French. In addition to my passion for teaching and learning languages, I also love traveling, reading, and being outside in nature.
** NOTE: I do not offer classes for students under 18 years old.Me as a Teacher
As a language learner myself, I understand how difficult it is to communicate in a new language. Therefore, as a teacher, I try to create a learning space that is comfortable, and I always give students time to think and find the right word or phrase. My classes are tailored to fit the needs and interests of each student, and I use a wide range of tools and resources. I have experience teaching all four language skills, and specialize in speaking, pronunciation, listening, and fluency building.My lessons & teaching style
My goal as a teacher is to create engaging activities that spark interest and help students immerse in the language and learn naturally rather than through memorization. I do not focus on grammar but instead, use conversation to build on language skills and increase confidence. During class, we will discuss a variety of topics, and I will provide students with resources and techniques that will help them improve on their own. During each lesson, I will also write down corrections and create a list of new vocabulary and phrases for students to review later.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
Certificates
Contract - UNH - 2016
Certificate verified
Contract -2 - UNH - 2016
Certificate verified
Contract - University of New Hampshire - 2013
Certificate verified
Contract -2 - UNH - 2013
Certificate verified
Education
1981 - 1983
Bachelor’s - EnglishSee attachment for proof of B.A. in English,
1995 - 1997
Master's - SpanishSee attachment for proof of Master's (page 4 of transcript)
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Tutor
2020 - 2020
Spanish Long-term Substitute Teacher
2012 - 2018
ESL Lecturer
1999 - 2012
Spanish Lecturer
1998 - 1999
ESL Instructor
1998 - 1998
ESL Instrutor
5.0
Rating
148
Students
1,326
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
76 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation Practice (with feedback and corrections)
B1 - C2Conversation1,136 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Discussion Practice (Reading)
B2 - C2Language Essentials14 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 5% off
Pronunciation Practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials70 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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52 Reviews
jiji
15 English lessons
I have learned English with Cindy for a long time.She gave me a lot of patience. She always encourage me to say something more.I am so happy to met her!
Jul 4, 2025
Carolina Schroeder
10 English lessons
Cindy is amazing teacher
Jan 29, 2025
Nadezhda
7 English lessons
Everything great!
Jan 4, 2025
Yiming Zhu 朱义铭
8 English lessons
Very nice class for me!
Feb 24, 2025
Carolina Schroeder
10 English lessons
Cindy is amazing Teacher :>) .
Jan 27, 2025
Carolina Schroeder
10 English lessons
Cindy is Amazing teacher
Nov 26, 2024
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