Melissa
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Melissa
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Italian
Dari
Harvard-Educated English Teacher for 10 years | TEFL Certified | Specialized in Interview Prep 🌐
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Italian
Dari
Harvard-Educated English Teacher for 10 years | TEFL Certified | Specialized in Interview Prep 🌐
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, France (10:38 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 26, 2025InterestsWritingEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV SeriesFood
Hi! My name is Melissa.
I love traveling ✈️, learning new languages 🗣️, and cooking 🍳—especially trying new foods from around the world! 🌍
I studied at Harvard University 🎓 in the United States and later earned my Master’s at Sciences Po in France. I was born in New York City 🗽, and I’ve lived in South America, Asia, and Africa.
Now I live in Paris 🥐, where I just finished culinary school 👩🍳 and I’m learning French. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and helping them feel more confident speaking English 💬. I believe learning a language should be fun, friendly, and useful in everyday life! 🌟Me as a Teacher
I speak with a neutral American accent, which makes it easy for learners to understand and follow me.
I have over 10 years of experience teaching English as a foreign language 👩🏫👦. My lessons are fun, interactive, and always based on structured lesson plans to help you learn step by step with confidence. I specialize in interview preparation, job application review and business english.
Whether you want to improve your conversation skills, grammar, or pronunciation, I’ll guide you in a way that’s clear, supportive, and enjoyable! 🎯My lessons & teaching style
Courses I Offer:
💬 Conversation Practice
Build fluency, confidence, and vocabulary through natural, real-life conversations on a wide range of topics.
🎯 Interview Strategy & Simulation
Learn how to answer common interview questions, talk about your experience, and make a great impression—with personalized feedback and mock interviews.
💼 Business English Role Play
Practice English for meetings, presentations, and workplace situations through realistic role-plays and useful expressions.
✍️Resume & Job Application Review
Get expert feedback on your CV or cover letter.
✍️ Proofreading & Writing Support
Get help with grammar, clarity, and tone for emails, essays, or professional documents.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Level 3 Certificate TEFL - i-to-i Teach English Abroad - 2020Three classes of 5 credits each (lesson planning, lesson content and lesson delivery) that totaled 120 hours of course work.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2023
English Teacher
2013 - 2017
Instructor
2018 - 2020
English Teacher
Education
2020 - 2022
Master's - International Affairs
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Applied Mathematics
Work Experience
2023 - 2025
Strategy Consultant
2020 - 2022
Data Analyst
5.0
Rating
4
Students
4
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
2 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Speak English Confidently: Conversation Practice 🎉 (A2–C2)
A2 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 5% off
Ace Your Interview: Strategy & Simulation 🚀 (B1-C2)
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 6% off
Proofreading & Essay Correction ✍️ (All Levels)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Real-Life Business English Role Play 🤝 (B1–C2)
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 6% off
Resume & Job Application Review✍️
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1 Review
Mathijs Van Stiphout
1 English lesson
Just completed my trial lesson with Melissa and now I can't wait to get started with my real classes! She has a great energy about her, asked lots of questions to assess my level and understanding and made sure that any future learning would be completely personalised and tailored to me exactly the way I want is and to get the most out of the sessions. I felt at ease from the first moment.
Jun 3, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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