Certified CELTA teacher with over 10 years teaching experience, children and adults.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Certified CELTA teacher with over 10 years teaching experience, children and adults.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (08:00 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 16, 2021
InterestsArtWritingTravelFoodReading
Hi! I’m Chris, a CELTA-certified English teacher from Canada with over 10 years of experience helping students like you conquer grammar, conversation, and confidence. Having lived and taught abroad (hello, Japan!), I understand the highs and lows of language learning—because I’m still learning too (¡Hola, español!). When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me cooking global dishes or plotting my cross-Canada bike trip—proof that big goals start with small steps. Let’s make your English goals a reality!
Me as a Teacher
I'm a CELTA-certified English teacher with extensive experience helping students reach their language goals. I lived in Japan for four years, where I taught both adults and children. I also have experience preparing students for their IELTS exams, focusing on the skills and strategies needed to succeed. Whether you want to improve your grammar or focus on conversational English, I can tailor lessons to suit your needs. I'm a patient and empathetic teacher, and I truly believe that with practice and time, you'll be able to achieve your goals.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are fun, engaging, and designed to help you enjoy the learning process while making real progress in your English proficiency. I tailor each lesson to suit your learning style and personal goals, ensuring that our time together is both enjoyable and effective. I believe in quality over quantity—it's essential to build a strong understanding of each concept before moving on to the next. Let me support you on your language journey—we’ll work together to reach your goals.
My teaching material
Articles and news
Text Documents
Flashcards
Image files
Quizzes
Presentation slides/PPT
PDF file
Video files
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2019
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge English - 2018
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2018 - Current
ESL teacher / tutorprivate tutor - Canada
Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor’s - BFA art / FrenchNSCAD - UniversityI attended NSACAD University in Halifax, Canada where I studied art and at the same time I also studied French as a minor.
Work Experience
2005 - 2010
ESL teacherNOVA - Osaka, Japan
5.0
Rating
3
Students
4
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
3
Students
4
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Grammar
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00
Package with 7% off
English plus homework and / or writing revision
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
2 Reviews
Monique
1 English lesson
Great first class, Christopher understood my difficulties and outlined a plan for us to work on improving. Thank you, see you in the next classes.
Jun 17, 2025
Victoria
2 English lessons
Christopher, thanks a million for your lesson. You're a kind and great teacher.