Alisha
Online
Alisha
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
MFA Graduate + M.Ed Student, Content Creator and Writing Instructor for Test takers and Businesses
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
MFA Graduate + M.Ed Student, Content Creator and Writing Instructor for Test takers and Businesses
Fromย United StatesLiving in Aomori, Japanย (16:43ย UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 8, 2021Interest topicTravelFoodGamingMedical & HealthcareMusic
My name is Alisha. I am an outdoor enthusiast who loves traveling in search of new experiences. Learning something new about the world, especially different cultures, fascinates me. My dream is to see the world, and meeting people from different destinations is part of that dream. Until I reach that goal, I look forward to meeting students from various backgrounds who can teach me what they love about their culture through learning English online.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy listening to music, writing, hiking, photography, art, horseback riding, and reading, to name a few, for the list of my interests is ever-growing.
I look forward to meeting you!Me as a Teacher
*Please keep in mind I do not teach children under the age of 13.
Learning is a process that never stops. As educators, our job is to facilitate learning as a guide. My philosophy as a teacher is to help guide students toward success and ensure they take full advantage of their unique skills and abilities. In a classroom, students learn best when they are relaxed, enjoying themselves, and engaging with meaningful and thoughtfully provided material based on their learning needs. Students will target goals while assessing weak areas, including grammar, pronunciation, writing, reading, and listening skills, and most importantly while having fun in an engaging environment!My lessons & teaching style
I use a communicative language teaching approach (CLT), which allows students to learn from their conversations surrounding their interests, hobbies, work environment, or targeted goals. New vocabulary will be introduced; new grammar is observed and practiced while the student is engaged by the topic they have chosen. I look to use my skills over the past years of teaching to bring education and enthusiasm back to the classroom. Homework and quizzes will be provided to students who desire them.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Teacher Training Certification - Cambridge Learning - 2021This course trains teachers to be prepared for teaching IELTS test preparation to students. It covers the four tested areas: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. Teachers who have completed this training have a better understanding of student needs and gauging student levels.
Certificate uploaded
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2021TESOL Certification for teaching ESL students. This course covers the necessary requirements to teaching and engaging students from abroad. There was a heavy focus on speaking and pronunciation.
Certificate uploaded
Education
2018 - 2021
Bachelorโs - English LiteratureDegree is finished but awaiting conferral. I have uploaded my transcripts. This degree has helped me learn how to teach grammar through writing and reading, while focusing on the educational development of my students needs. A strong teaching emphasis was placed so that students could continue their education as teachers or writers.
2021 - 2023
Master's - Master's in Fine Arts & Creative WritingMy Master's in Fine Art and Create Writing (MFA) focuses on writing technique, general fiction writing, storytelling, and content writing. In addition, this MFA is combined with a higher-education teacher certificate to teach writing at the university-level. The MFA delved into blogging, content writing for business and social media, generalized fiction pertaining to character development, storytelling, genre studies, and culture.
2023 - Current
Master's - Masters of Education (M.Ed.)Focusing on curriculum development and theory for online learning.
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
TutorClasses were taught to international students one-on-one, focusing on preparing them for essay writing, English examinations, presentations, and interviews. Students were given homework, were taught reading tricks and tips, and practiced general speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Students engaged with advanced workbooks and worksheets created by me to ensure their continued growth and success.
2019 - 2021
TeacherI led independent discussions with students while improving their English scores. Students were given homework, lesson tasks and learned through a PPP approach common to Japanese classroom standards. CLT theory was applied for students to learn in a real-world and applicable setting. Students engaged with the teacher to learn new grammar, test preparation skills, and improve fluency.
2021 - 2023
Lead TeacherLead teacher, content creator, and editor for a private English school catering to business and academic professionals. Manuscript editing for academic and literary professionals.
5.0
Rating
161
Students
1,982
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
49 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
General English Conversation Practice
B2ย -ย C2General938 lessons completed
USD 17.25+
Test Preparation (Speaking & Writing) (IELTS, CAE, TOEFL)
B1ย -ย C2Test Preparation305 lessons completed
USD 18.75+
Interview Preparation (Statement of Purpose, Graduate School Entrance, Job Interviews)
B2ย -ย C2Business157 lessons completed
USD 20.25+
Content Creation, Copy Editing and Proofreading Services
A2ย -ย C2General72 lessons completed
USD 19.25+
Legacy Student Pricing (Speaking & Testing)
A2ย -ย C2General427 lessons completed
USD 14.75+
Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Enhancement
B2ย -ย C1Business34 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
287 Reviews
Yana
64 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
I have had the pleasure of being a student of Alisha for the past year, and I would like to express my gratitude for the outstanding experience.
Alisha has a remarkable ability to create an engaging and positive learning environment. The lessons are well-structured, and the teacher's enthusiasm for the subject matter is truly contagious. I have noticed a significant improvement in my English skills since joining the class.
Feb 9, 2024
Yuanne
18 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
As a teacher, Alisha is always inspiring and encouraging, propelling me to pursue my dreams. She is knowledgeable and generously shares her insights, helping me become familiar with the U.S. and European countries. She assisted me with the application process for a master's/doctorate degree in the U.S., and I have now received an offer from a university ranked among the top 10 for the program. Don't hesitate to reach out to her if you need to refine your speaking/writing skills.
Jan 15, 2024
Yi.an Wang๐
110 English lessons
Teacherโs pick
Alisha is the most professional tutor that I have met, and her encouragement dismisses my learning anxiety. I improved quickly and effectively with Alisha's help. Every class is enjoyable and effective. I cannot wait to have the next lesson with Alisha.
Nov 25, 2022
Timos
2 English lessons
Professional.
She is an expert in business English and interviews.
Apr 22, 2024
Andrea
56 English lessons
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Andrea
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