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Alicia (アリシア)
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
CELTA-Qualified English Teacher | Job Interview & Business English Specialist
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
CELTA-Qualified English Teacher | Job Interview & Business English Specialist
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Durham, United States (12:52 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceWritingMedical & HealthcareTechTravel
CELTA-qualified Business English specialist with 600+ hours of corporate teaching experience, helping professionals master the language of interviews, negotiations, and workplace communication.
My background in small business development (advising 2,500+ entrepreneurs) means I understand exactly how language barriers impact careers—and how to fix them.
Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, writing emails to clients, or pitching ideas in meetings, I’ll give you the vocabulary, fluency, and cultural tips to sound confident and polished.
Book a trial to discuss your goals today!
I teach ambitious professionals who need English for:
- Job interviews (especially in tech, finance, or entrepreneurship).
- Workplace communication (emails, meetings, presentations).
- Document polishing (resumes, reports—ask about my proofreading add-on!).
Lessons blend real-world scenarios (mock interviews, email edits) with actionable feedback—so you gain confidence fast.
✨ Sample Business English Lesson:
1. Warm-up: Discuss your career goals (e.g., "I need to negotiate contracts in English").
2. Skill Drill: Role-play a workplace scenario (e.g., client call) or dissect a real email/report you’ve written.
3. Feedback: Laser-focused corrections + cultural tips (e.g., "In the US, say ‘I’d suggest...’ instead of ‘You must...’").
4. Homework: Optional tasks like "Record a 1-minute elevator pitch."
Bonus: Submit documents (emails, resumes) before class for live editing.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Cambridge Assessment English - 2019Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults or CELTA) Upon successful completion of a month long intensive program I acquired certification to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
Corporate and Business English TeacherI teach English to late teens and adults ranging from students in high school/university to workers and business owners in 1-to-1 classes, 10 student focused practice classes and 25 student general language skill and discussion practice classes. I encourage and advise students in their efforts to perfect their English ability and help them accomplish their education and career aspirations. We discover together that mistakes are not to be feared and that communication is the true goal.
Education
2003 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Africana Studies
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Corporate and Business English TeacherI teach English to late teens and adults ranging from students in high school/university to workers and business owners in 1-to-1 classes, 10 student focused practice classes and 25 student general language skill and discussion practice classes.
I encourage and advise students in their efforts to perfect their English ability and help them accomplish their education and career aspirations. We discover together that mistakes are not to be feared and that communication is the true goal.
2014 - 2016
Program Manager- Managed the NYC Construction Mentorship program, the Bond Readiness program and the new HPD Building Opportunity program, all part of the Compete To Win suite of services offered to M/WBE certified small businesses within the New York City area.
- Analyzed the qualifications for certified firms who wish to apply to each program and oversee program contractor's interview process.
2013 - 2014
Education Program Coordinator- Partnered with the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, NYU, the SUNY Levin Institute, Syracuse University, the Kauffman Foundation and Interise to provide impactful and award-winning programming to entrepreneurs i.e. Kauffman FastTrac and Interise Streetwise MBA
- Contributed to major milestones reached of over 2,500 graduates, 330+ jobs created and over $64 million in government contracting and financing attained by program alumni.
5.0
Rating
21
Students
185
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
15 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Fluency Builder: Discuss News, Travel, or Tech!
B1 - C1Conversation98 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
Ace Your English Job Interview – Role-Play & Coaching
B1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Professional Business English – Write & Speak Confidently
B1 - C2Language Essentials70 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 10% off
Resume & Cover Letter Review + English Polishing
B1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 10% off
Sound Like a Native Speaker – Accent Reduction
B1 - C1Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
26 Reviews
Dmitrii Komissarov
46 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I would like to once again share a positive review of Alicia. We have already completed my second project together, and I have noticed how significantly my speech has improved — not only within the projects we work on, but also in my overall speaking and in understanding her speech.
Alicia, you are amazing! Lessons with you truly deliver tangible results.
Feb 16, 2026
Iryna Nasylnieva
24 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was super interesting and relevant for me! Only for one lesson I have understood what I can work on, and a lot of tips for improving. Looking forward to the next lesson.
Oct 6, 2025
PaźEwa
12 English lessons
Alicja is a good teacher, I finally feel like I'm going to learn to speak English fluently.
May 7, 2026
Dmitrii Komissarov
46 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’m extremely happy that I found Alicia for studying business English. Unfortunately, I never really had the opportunity to discuss my professional experience and projects in English, and as a result, I simply didn’t know how to do it.
After just a few lessons with Alicia, I’m already able to confidently and clearly talk about one of my projects — just one for now, but with real confidence. Today we worked on the kinds of questions I might be asked about this project and how to answer them properly. The lesson was outstanding — very practical, well-structured, and closely aligned with real interviews and business situations.
I’m confident that in a month the results will be truly “wow.” Thank you so much!
Jan 7, 2026
PaźEwa
12 English lessons
I really liked today’s lesson. Alicia taught me new words in an interesting way.
May 19, 2026
Bruna H
6 English lessons
Alicia’s class is fun, dynamic and productive. With your class, I feel more confident to listen and speak English.
May 4, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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