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Julie Castillo
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Icelandic
German
Latvian
Other
Polish
Writing Coach for Advanced English Learners
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Icelandic
German
Latvian
Other
Polish
Writing Coach for Advanced English Learners
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Jurmala, Latvia (10:06 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 15, 2020InterestsWritingTravelScienceFilms & TV SeriesMusic
If you already speak advanced English well but want to express yourself more clearly, confidently, and naturally—especially in writing—I’d be happy to work with you. Creative writing, academic writing, essay writing, and professional English are my specialties.
With over 30 years of experience teaching and coaching writers, I help you:
• organize your thoughts
• refine your vocabulary and tone
• improve clarity and flow
• develop your unique voice in English
You can bring essays, emails, creative work, or professional documents. If you’re not sure what to bring, we can also start from your ideas and build your language together in real time.
My sessions are focused, supportive, and practical. I’ll give you clear, thoughtful feedback and help you understand why something works, so you can keep improving on your own.
I work best with motivated learners who are ready to think, write, and grow.
If that’s you, I’d be glad to work together.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
Teaching experience
2006 - 2012
Writing CoachI coached students in academic writing for college courses.
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 - Current
InstructorI teach anthropology, sociology, creative writing, and English as a second language
1996 - 2009
Writer/Editor/Writing CoachI worked with AEI as an independent contractor writing for hire, editing, and mentoring writers of fiction and nonfiction.
5.0
Rating
124
Students
2,350
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
43 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Academic Writing
B2 - C2Language Essentials155 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 20% off
Writing & Expression Coaching
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,167 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 20% off
Conversational American English
A2 - C2Language Essentials828 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 25% off
English For Kids and Teens
A2 - C1Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
211 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
She always explain everything gently. She carefully figure out students level for couple days.
Jun 26, 2024
Anna89
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Julie is simply the best ;-)))
Jan 24, 2022
Ran Yang
2 English lessons
I I'm looking forward to having the next class with her：）
Mar 9, 2026
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
Trial Lesson
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