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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
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (23:43 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceWritingMedical & HealthcareTechTravel
CELTA-qualified Business English specialist with 500+ 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!Me as a Teacher
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. My lessons & teaching style
✨ 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—a unique service combining my CELTA training + NYC business background.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
12
Students
52
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Fluency Builder: Discuss News, Travel, or Tech!
B1 - C1Conversation27 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
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 Essentials17 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 Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
17 Reviews
Leila Sena
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing class! It's so different when you have a class with a real teacher, the difference is immense and you learn so much without even realizing it. Thank you <3
Nov 24, 2025
Iryna Nasylnieva
17 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
Leila Sena
16 English lessons
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Dec 22, 2025
Leila Sena
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The class was amazing! I learned a lot and improved my pronunciation, as well as learned new words. The teacher had a class especially tailored to my needs. I loved it!
Nov 21, 2025
Leila Sena
16 English lessons
I am getting better every day!
Dec 23, 2025
Leila Sena
16 English lessons
So fun!
Dec 19, 2025
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