Julie Castillo
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Julie Castillo
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Icelandic
German
Latvian
Other
Polish
We learn best when we’re relaxed and having fun.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Icelandic
German
Latvian
Other
Polish
We learn best when we’re relaxed and having fun.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Jurmala, Latvia (03:55 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 15, 2020InterestsReadingWritingTravelPets & AnimalsFilms & TV Series
Hello, and welcome! I admire you for your goal of learning English. I’m here to help you in any way I can. Wherever you are in your learning journey, it’s my job to meet you where you are now, and help you get where you want to go.
As a native of Maryland, I speak Standard American English with a slight southern accent. I'm a college instructor and world traveler with a passion for learning about different ways of life. I can speak with you about a range of topics such as science, nature, philosophy, culture, travel, books, movies, theater, music, and TV. I live in Eastern Europe with my husband and two beloved dogs. I’m looking forward to working with you.Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is calm, gentle, and informal. I like to laugh and have fun during lessons, but most of all, I love to learn. I will learn as much from you as you will learn from me!
I’m a certified master teacher of English as a Second Language, and I’ve been helping people hone their English writing skills for 29 years. I’m also a novelist, a creative writing instructor, and a story developer. I have a master’s degree in sociocultural anthropology, which I have taught at the college level for nearly twenty years, so I’m ready to help you with your academic English goals as well.My lessons & teaching style
I teach all levels of English to learners ages 10 and up. My specialties are in creative writing and academic English. I tailor my lessons to your needs and wishes. I can also teach from such textbooks as Reading Explorer and Spectrum Writing. Together, we'll use your strengths and preferred learning style. No pressure; you go at your own pace. I’ll give you homework only if you want it.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Master Level TESOL/TEFL Certificate - Teflen Training College - 2020Master Level TESOL/TEFL course of 150 hours. Covered General English as well as English for Specific Purposes, including English for Academic Purposes. Provided detailed training in lesson planning and resources for assessing students' language level. My overall grade in the course was an A.
Certificate verified
Education
1989 - 1994
Master's - AnthropologyMaster of arts in sociocultural anthropology with a specialty in economic anthropology and gender studies. My cultural area of specialization was Native American studies. My overall grade was an A.
Work Experience
2006 - 2020
InstructorMy work at FCC has included teaching credit anthropology classes both face to face and online, tutoring students on college papers in the Writing Center, and teaching noncredit enrichment classes to kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
1996 - 2009
Writer/Editor/Writing CoachI worked with AEI as an independent contractor writing for hire, editing, and mentoring writers in preparing their work for commercial publication.
5.0
Rating
115
Students
2,131
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
39 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
American Academic English
B1 - C2Language Essentials125 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
Writing English
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,089 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 29% off
Conversational American English
A2 - C2Language Essentials728 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 25% off
English Vocabulary with Harry and Friends
A2 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 25% off
A1 - A2 Beginner - Elementary English
A1 - A2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
B1 - B2 Low Intermediate to High Intermediate English
B1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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210 Reviews
Mark
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher Julie is a great teacher. She has a passion for English teaching. If you want to speak better, she is fun to talk with and has a wide range of knowledge. If you want to improve your writing skill, she is a writer and teacher of creative writing. What more can I say?
Jan 12, 2023
Alexandra
132 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The greatest creative writing coach!
Jul 27, 2021
Kate
11 English lessons
My daughter enjoyed her class very much. She wants to continue to learn from her. Teacher is calm and gentle:)
May 31, 2024
Anna89
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Julie is simply the best ;-)))
Jan 24, 2022
Kate
11 English lessons
She always explain everything gently. She carefully figure out students level for couple days.
Jun 26, 2024
MK.
63 English lessons
Julie is an excellent English instructor. Highly recommended!!
Mar 18, 2024
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