Cindy Pulkkinen
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Cindy Pulkkinen
Professional 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 (03:26 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
145
Students
1,124
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
73 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation Practice (with feedback and corrections)
B1 - C2Conversation944 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 Essentials63 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 8% off
General English
A1 - A2Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
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51 Reviews
Yiming Zhu 朱义铭
4 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
Carolina Schroeder
10 English lessons
Cindy is amazing teacher
Jan 29, 2025
Nadezhda
7 English lessons
Everything great!
Jan 4, 2025
Nadezhda
7 English lessons
Everything great
Nov 22, 2024
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