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Bryan Gilliland
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
American Sign Language (ASL)
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
French
German
Icelandic
Italian
TESOL Certified IELTS Teacher with over 13 years experience who loves languages, movies and fitness!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
American Sign Language (ASL)
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
French
German
Icelandic
Italian
TESOL Certified IELTS Teacher with over 13 years experience who loves languages, movies and fitness!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Casablanca, Morocco (07:24 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 9, 2020InterestsFoodSports & FitnessTravelScienceFilms & TV Series
Hi! My name is Bryan Gilliland. Over the years, I’ve been a teacher of English, Spanish, Chinese and American Sign Language. I’m from Flagstaff, Arizona and currently live in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States. I’ve lived mostly in Arizona and the surrounding areas, so I have a very neutral accent.
My passion for learning and teaching languages led me to get my degree in Spanish and Chinese Education as well as other teaching and language certifications. I am also very passionate about fitness, movies and shows. That being said, I have interest in and enjoy talking about just about anything. All my friends and students always say, “Bryan is the most patient person I know.”
Me as a Teacher
In 2013, while living in México, I earned an advanced TESOL certification from the American TESOL institute. I taught English for a semester to children and adults at a private school in Tehuacán, Puebla.
In 2014, I lived in China for a semester in Jinan, Shandong. I worked as an English professor at Shandong Women's University.
Recently, I’ve taken many college ASL classes and been friends with many deaf people and Sign Language interpreters. I started to really learn ASL quickly and now I am a Spanish, Chinese, and ASL teacher.
I can also understand Portuguese really well. So, if you speak Portuguese, especially if you’re from Brazil, then perfect! Send me a message and I can help you. My lessons & teaching style
With every language, first I like to teach the basics of the language and then hit the ground running. If you are more advanced we can practice and refine your skills or work on any specific concepts you are struggling with. If we are starting from nothing, I will teach you the basics of how the language works.
I will teach you a few key words, phrases and principles and then we will try to only use the target language from there on out. This is the best way to immerse yourself in a language without immersing yourself in a new culture or country. Then, you will see more immediate results and successes which in turn, gives you more confidence, motivation and excitement for the language.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Video files
Certificates
Letter of Recommendation - Fellowship Square - 2020
Certificate verified
Advanced TESOL Certification - The American TESOL Institute - 2013I completed an online/in-person course that provides participants with knowledge in teaching English as a second language with focus on methods and approaches to TESOL. I studied the theory of TESOL, and learned to create English as a second language lesson plans for presentation in a classroom. I successfully completed the required online modules, participated with in-class instruction from a head teacher and created and delivered a graduation thesis for the course concerning TESOL theory.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2024
Teacher/Tutor
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Spanish EducationMy major was Spanish Education and my minor was Chinese education. I studied how best to teach the Spanish and Chinese languages, specifically. With the education aspect of my degree, which could be considered a degree of its own, I also studied how to teach most effectively in a classroom, in general.
Work Experience
2012 - 2015
University TutorWorked daily with international students to improve their English reading and pronunciation skills. Instructed students from diverse language backgrounds to better employ various study skills and habits. Employed various activities in the English language to teach correct grammatical and pronunciation principles.
2013 - 2013
English InstructorProvided daily English instruction in a private school for an adult-level class. Provided daily instruction and created learning activities in an elementary school for 2nd grade classes. Provided and created daily learning activities in a private school for a children’s class ages 8-13.
2014 - 2014
English ProfessorPrepared daily lesson plans for Oral English classes and Business English classes. Provided and managed daily university-level instruction for 9 classes with over 300 students. Organized and provided weekly optional English lessons on weekends outside of normal teaching duties.
2016 - 2016
Spanish and Chinese TeacherSelected as the top candidate out of hundreds due to fluency in both the Spanish and Chinese languages. Prepared daily lesson plans for beginning and advanced level Spanish and Chinese classes. Provided daily instruction and created learning activities for 9th-12th grade classes. Actively participated and contributed during faculty meetings and other events held by the school.
2019 - 2020
American Sign Language, Spanish, Chinese TeacherPrepare weekly lesson plans for American Sign Language, Spanish and Chinese courses. Provide weekly instruction and learning activities for classes of adults. Adapt to various physical and mental disabilities of students to adequately teach weekly hour-long classes.
5.0
Rating
1,561
Students
7,962
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
1,067 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Oral English (students who have completed at least 10 lessons)
A1 - C2Language Essentials5,099 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 5% off
Movies & Entertainment
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,381 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Oral English
A1 - C2Language Essentials317 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 5% off
Oral English (for students who have taken 5 lessons)
A1 - C2Language Essentials86 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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539 Reviews
All
English
American Sign Language (ASL)
Maria Ferrer
30 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mi hija y yo estamos muy contentas con Bryan. Se nota mucho que en solo en dos meses mi hija ha subido su nivel de inglés oral y su vocabulario muchísimo.
May 13, 2025
전예지
70 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am sure you are the best teacher in the world👍
Jun 30, 2021
Eucelia
5 English lessons
The professor showed interest in helping and was patient with my communication difficulties.
Jan 5, 2026
Tina Z
179 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
我从去年开始和Bryan上课，每次课体验都很棒。去年我开始读法学院，和本科的经历特别不一样，因为教授会在上课的时候直接点名学生回答一连串很难的问题。最开始的时候我真的很紧张，但是接着我开始了和Bryan的练习。我会向他讲解法律的概念和案例，然后他会向教授一样问我问题。我们也会模拟口头辩论，等到实际辩论的时候我就做得很好。今年夏天他还帮助我准备了明年暑假实习工作的面试。我们一起头脑风暴、练习和模拟面试，他也给了我很多有用的建议，最后我顺利拿到了offer。除此以外，我的英语在整体上也通过不断的练习得到了进步。最重要的是，Bryan是一个非常包容、思想开明的人。他乐意和学生讨论任何事情，并且从不带有任何批判性。接下来我会继续和他上课，我也把他推荐给任何想要完成特定的作业或者任务、准备工作面试、或者只是想提高口语的人。
Nov 7, 2021
Elp*
3 English lessons
This teacher is really great. He gives a lot of speaking opportunities, which is very helpful in improving my English level
Jan 22, 2026
Jessica
1 English lesson
good teacher~非常有耐心，也很温柔。（对i人友好）
Nov 18, 2025
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