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J Paloma Litteral
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Italian
Arabic
Arabic (Egyptian)
French
Specialties
Test PreparationLearn to speak confidently and clearly! Have fun in a lesson that's personalized for you.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Italian
Arabic
Arabic (Egyptian)
French
Specialties
Test PreparationLearn to speak confidently and clearly! Have fun in a lesson that's personalized for you.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, United States (12:44 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021InterestsHistoryBusiness & FinanceWritingMedical & HealthcareTravel
Hello! ¡Hola! I’m Paloma, a native English teacher from the US specializing in helping shy speakers gain confidence. With 25+ years of ESL teaching and fluency in Spanish, I bridge language gaps while easing fears, because I’ve been there too!
As a holistic wellness coach, I weave mindset techniques into lessons, helping you to overcome anxiety and speak clearly. Whether you’re preparing for interviews, IELTS, travel, or daily conversations, I’ll listen deeply and tailor lessons to your voice.
Let’s turn hesitation into fluency; one relaxed, joyful chat at a time.Me as a Teacher
For more than 25 years, I've been tutoring and teaching in many areas:
✅ English as a second language for all learners: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
✅ Spanish as a second language for beginner and intermediate students
✅ Reading, writing, speaking, and pronunciation for both native and non-native speakers
✅ And... so much more!
Teaching is not my job, it's part of who I am. My lessons & teaching style
You deserve for each class with me to create an atmosphere that is:
🕊️ Safe
🕊️ Respectful and curious
🕊️ Enjoyable and fun
...but that also:
💪 Challenges you to use what you already know
💪 Empowers you grow and develop
Lessons with me are focused on YOUR:
💡 Needs
💡 Interests
💡 Goals
I am exceptional at seeing potential and will give you my best to help you grow into it by:
🫴 Patiently listening
🫴 Supporting you to overcome challenges
🫴 Giving respectful feedback
🫴 Making practical suggestions
You will also receive helpful notes such as:
📃 New vocabulary and expressions
📃 Corrections to practice
📃 Links to resources: pronunciation samples and more
📃 Reminders of tipsMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
Teach IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2024Master the ins and outs of the IELTS to help students succeed on this high-stakes exam. Get to know the format of the Academic and General versions of the IELTS Exam in detail, including the various sections and what students can expect in each. Learn test-taking strategies to integrate into lesson plans that will help prepare students for success on exam day.
Certificate verified
Advanced TESOL Certification - American TESOL Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
Education
2018 - 2019
Other - ESL education
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
TranscriptionistIn order to transcribe audio received from clients all over the world, an ability to listen carefully and understand a wide variety of accents is necessary. A little known side of transcription is that it's critically important to understand what you're transcribing, not just type what you hear. This level of comprehension is what makes the difference between hearing and communicating, which is a critical element of teaching.
2019 - Current
ESL Teacher5-star rated teacher, teaching students of all ages, levels, languages, nationalities, and backgrounds English as a second language. Focus on listening and speaking skills, as well as pronunciation, writing skills, and reading comprehension. Helped many students with more specific tasks, including: test preparation, document proofreading, beginner's language instruction, and preparation for delivering presentations.
1994 - 2021
Private tutorLanguage tutoring, including: Spanish and English as a second language. Tutored native English speaking children in English reading and writing skills, mathematics, and science, as well as performing speech and occupational therapy exercises.
2018 - 2021
Co-FounderCo-Founded betterMEnt (Better Me, Natural Transformations), a company that provides coaching to individuals and businesses seeking overcome obstacles to reaching their fullest potential. Create courses, write content, and provide coaching. Use my expertise in creating and running training programs for a variety of businesses to assist managers in providing effective training for their employees.
5.0
Rating
16
Students
190
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Confidently Speak English
B2 - C2Language Essentials180 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 23% off
Professional English (Including document reviews, job interview preparation, IELTS, etc.)
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
19 Reviews
Fiorenza Francesca
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Fantastica, capace e perspicace
Aug 20, 2024
Domenico
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Perfect teacher!!!
Apr 22, 2023
María
50 English lessons
Siempre genial, la mejor!!
Jan 4, 2023
María
50 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
La mejor de todo italki. Un placer las clases con Paloma, no me canso de decirlo. Aprendo tantísimo que siempre que termino la lección me siento muy motivada!
Sep 6, 2023
María
50 English lessons
Genial como siempre! Las clases con Paloma son siempre tan divertidas. Aprendo muchas palabras nuevas mientras corrijo mis errores. El tiempo pasa taaan rápido. Un verdadero placer, como siempre. La mejor del mundo mundial.
Aug 16, 2023
María
50 English lessons
Genial! Como siempre, un placer. Aprendo muchísimo 😊😊
Aug 12, 2022
Trial Lesson
USD 15.00
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