Dr. Brandi Stephens
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Dr. Brandi Stephens
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Speak Like A Native With Dr. B!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Speak Like A Native With Dr. B!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Houston, United States (02:13 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 15, 2020InterestsHistoryTravelFoodMusicReading
Hello,
Amazing Learners! My name is Dr. Brandi and I have been teaching for over 20 years. English is my first language and I also speak Spanish, French, and some German and Arabic! I lived abroad and have traveled to over 35 countries with my daughter! In my classes, children are going to have so much fun learning English in a variety of fun ways!
I also offer adult English classes! Adult learning goals:
-Business English
-Reading
-Writing
-Pronunciation/Speech Coaching
Below are the learning goals for your child:
-Homework Tutoring (English ONLY)
-Speech Coaching
-Test Preparation(English, SAT/ ACT Prep)
-Travel & Culture
-Conversation PracticeMe as a Teacher
I have taught adults and children my entire teaching career. My adult students are able to utilize a variety of resources to help them reach their English-speaking goals.
****I DO NOT OFFER ENGLISH CLASSES ANYMORE FOR KIDS****
***PLEASE NOTE ALL TRIAL LESSONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS! THE TRIAL LESSON WILL HELP ME UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS AS A STUDENT. I WILL COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT AND IN THE NEXT CLASS WE WILL HAVE A WELL-INFORMED LESSON TOGETHER! :)My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are specifically designed for each student. I utilize screen sharing, interactive power points, and other activities to help each student retain what has been taught and become a proficient English speaker. So, How do you get started taking my lessons?
1. BOOK A 30 MIN TRIAL LESSON- This allows me to assess your speech and we can determine if we are a good fit for one another.
2. Book an actual lesson 30, 45, 60, or 90 or buy a package ONLY after your trial lesson.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Certification - TEFL Full Circle - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2015
Master's - Elementary Education
2011 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Philosophy with a minor in History
2021 - 2023
Doctorate - PhdI have a Phd in Education with an emphasis on Higher Education Administration.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
English TeacherCorresponded with students by articulating clearly, selecting vocabulary, and assessing
comprehension by varying methods.
Facilitated lessons with the students without doing the work for them.
Maintained comprehensive student records documenting attendance, grades and progress towards goals.
Established and maintained relationships with students and staff.
Prepared lesson plans in accordance with students' learning needs.
Tailored lessons to accommodate differences in learning style and speed.
2017 - 2019
KG1 English TeacherTaught alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills.
S
EDUCATION
Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children's abilities.
Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information.
Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis.
2016 - 2017
KG2 English TeacherTaught native Arabic ESL students the basic academic skills based on the British IB curriculum such as; letter recognition, phonics, phonemic awareness.
Created lesson plans to help facilitate reading and writing for the students.
Recorded and assessed students academic progress daily.
Implemented small group learning enrichment for students with learning modifications for each students if required.
Established a rapport amongst the parents and discuss the progressions of the students.
2015 - 2016
Bilingual Pre-K TeacherImplemented daily lesson plans for students according to the State of Texas academia standards.
Monitor and maintained a daily register of the students attendance.
Recorded and assessed the students progress daily and implementing additional learning
modifications when they are required.
Established a rapport amongst the parents and discuss the progressions of the students.
Provided positive guideline such as; redirecting, positive language and positive reinforcement.
2020 - 2021
1st Grade TeacherProvide effective learning exercises to help children successfully transition into the elementary grades and promote physical, emotional, social and intellectual development. Often focuses on reading and writing skills and on helping children hone the skills they learned in kindergarten.
2016 - 2021
Adjunct English TeacherPrepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely
manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which
will allow students to succeed. Use multiple measures of assessment. Include
opportunities for research. Responsible for helping students understand the dynamics of the English language such as reading, writing, literature and grammar.
2023 - 2023
Director of Admission
4.9
Rating
658
Students
2,229
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
478 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Adult English- (Grammar)
A1 - C2Language Essentials113 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 56% off
Adult Listening and Reading in English
A1Language Essentials13 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Adult Teaching In English
B1 - C1Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Adult Group Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (1)
363 Reviews
Manuel Guevara
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
She is a great teacher. If you want to have a blast while you're learning English, choose her
Jul 30, 2024
Natalia
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I had a good conversation with teacher, we talked about what deference between home and house, learned idioms, also she gave me many usefull information and link to help me work with small children.
Jan 18, 2024
Nikita Sinelnikov
4 English lessons
It was amazing
Feb 8, 2024
Alondra de los Santo
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Me senti comoda y libre para hablar, fue muy amable conmigo y acordamos un buen plan de trabajo.
Jul 24, 2024
Alondra de los Santo
6 English lessons
Fue una buena clase, avanzamos rapido y resuelve mis dudas
Aug 1, 2024
Jean
4 English lessons
Brandi is very patient and friendly. As if a teacher was organized and worked to improve his students' English.
Jan 31, 2024
Trial Lesson
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