From United StatesLiving in Dallas, United States (22:58 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2020
InterestsBusiness & FinanceFilms & TV SeriesGamingSports & FitnessTravel
⚡⚡Certified, Master's Degree, 15+ years teaching experience.⚡⚡
Hi! I’m Don, an American English teacher who loves helping students crush exams like TOEFL and IELTS, prepare for job interviews, and gain confidence and accuracy with English. With 15+ years of experience, I’ve taught everywhere—from universities to private tutoring—but my superpower is making studying actually enjoyable.
Stressed about exams? Let’s turn anxiety into confidence! 🚀
Worried about an interview? Let's make you feel like a superstar employee! 😁
Bored by grammar? Let's turn it into a fun, confidence building conversation! 🎉
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I have lived abroad in Vietnam and Ecuador, so I understand how hard learning a new language can be! We can make learning English much more fun and effective together!
I also have a lot of experience with Test Preparation, Interview Practice, and Application Review. If you are applying for a job, school, or scholarship make sure I help you edit your application first and do some mock interviews with me!
My lessons & teaching style
Most students want a conversational style of lessons, many want corrections as well, but we can do lessons any way you want! I pay close attention to strengths and weaknesses and figure out ways to keep you constantly improving. Pictures, games, drills, conversation topics, and free online resources will be what we use most.
My teaching material
PDF file
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT
Graphs and charts
Image files
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Audio files
Video files
Certificates
TEFL - iTTT International - 2016
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2025
Professional TutoriTalki - United States
2017 - 2020
Life Skills TeacherPrivate - United States
2016 - 2017
English TeacherPrivate Education Centers - Vietnam
Education
2013 - 2015
Master's - BiologyUSA University
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - BiologyUSA University
Work Experience
2009 - 2015
Biology Teaching AssistantUniversity Level - USA, United States
5.0
Rating
645
Students
4,283
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
645
Students
4283
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
376 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Everything English
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,588 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (1)
261 Reviews
Maryam
142 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Don is an excellent teacher and classes with him are always fun and informative. He helped me to pass IELTS and improve my vocabulary and accent! Я всем рекомендую Дона, он профессионал в своём деле и уроки с ним всегда проходят весело и интересно!
Jan 13, 2023
Olivia
160 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been preparing for Toefl with Mr. Don for over a month and he’s extremely responsible and reliable. He advises according to the student’s specific English level and also teaches useful skills. With his help, my writing improved a lot within 15 classes in grammar and my expressions are getting more native, and I became more familiar with structural speaking!
ドンは私が6回のテストンの後でようやく選んだTOEFLトレーニング教師です。彼は学生の実際の英語レベルに応じて学習計画をカスタマイズし、ライティングとスピーキングのスキルを向上させることに焦点を当てます。ライティングに関しては、彼は短期間でさまざまなタイプの質問のライティング構造とスキルをすばやく習得する方法を教え、すべての文法エラーと不正な言語表現を一緒に修正します。スピーキングでは、彼はさまざまなタイプの質問にすばやく慣れるために、いくつかの効果的な思考構造とトレーニング方法を提供します。ドンと私はこの1か月で合計15のクラスを受講し、大きな進歩を遂げました。
Don是我经过6次试听课后最终选择的托福培训教师。他会根据学生的实际英语水平定制学习计划并着重帮助提升写作与口语能力。在写作方面,他会告知如何在短期内快速掌握针对不同题型的写作结构与技巧,并且会一起修改每一处语法错误和不够地道的语言表述。口语方面,他会提供一些有效的思维结构与训练方式快速熟悉各类题型。
Mr.Don은 제가 6번의 체험수업을 거쳐 선택한 토플튜터입니다. 그는 수강생의 현재 영어실력에 따라 맞춤형 플랜으로 영어를 가르치며 특히 Writing과 Speaking에 많은 도움을 줄 수 있습니다. 전반 구성과 스킬들을 가르칠 뿐만 아니라 네이티브한 표현과 문법 교정을 일일이 함께 해주기에 단기 내에 실력이 많이 향상될 수 있습니다 :)
Feb 18, 2022
Rudolf
21 English lessons
I can’t say enough good things about Don! He’s patient and makes every lesson feel like a chat with a friend. He always finds a way to boost confidence. The lessons with Don were kind of the highlight of my week. He’s warm and encouraging and he’s got a knack for explaining things in a way that just clicks. Couldn’t ask for a better teacher! I felt like I’m learning and having fun at the same time. If you’re looking for an amazing teacher, Don is it!
Mar 27, 2025
Marcel S
68 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Don is a flexible, fun, interactive, dedicated, and friendly teacher. He's always put attention to the improvement opportunities and is a patient teacher. Also, he has been offering me a variety of materials and activities that can be adapted to what I need o want.
Feb 22, 2022
Katya Bobrovskaya
4 English lessons
I had several classes with Don, and I really enjoyed them. He is always happy to discuss stuff that I am interested in, as well as ask questions to keep the ball rolling. Besides pleasant conversations, we read articles together. It turned out to be an extremely useful activity. It helps me improve my pronunciation and expand my vocab. I like the way Don approaches new words, explaining some nuances to me and providing insights that you can get only from a native speaker. I'm looking forward to our next lessons!
Nov 17, 2025
Leidy Martinez
5 English lessons
This was my first class with Don, and it was fantastic. He provided me with valuable advice and shared helpful materials.