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Kathryn
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Korean
Russian
Specialties
KidsPerfect pronunciation for kids and adults, 8+ years of experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Korean
Russian
Specialties
KidsPerfect pronunciation for kids and adults, 8+ years of experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (23:34 UTC-06:00)
About Me
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I have worked as an actor, and have a degree and background in Theatre Arts and public speaking!
I am from in Pennsylvania near Philadelphia, and currently live in Chicago, Illinois. I love reading, hiking, and exploring new places. My dream is to visit the countries of all of my students! I also enjoy trying to learn new languages (like Russian and Korean), so I understand first hand just how challenging it is to learn a new language, and I want to make it more fun and easy for you!
I offer lessons for Adults and Kids!
I will meet you where you are in your English learning journey, and take you to where you want to be. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!Me as a Teacher
I am POSITIVE, UPBEAT, and PATIENT. I believe that learning English is MUCH EASIER when you are feeling relaxed and confident, so that is the environment I create in my classes!
I have experience teaching English to students from the ages of 2 to 50+ from all over the world (over 10000+ classes taught), so I am very comfortable working with all levels and ages. I also have my TESOL certification. My background in Theatre Arts means that I don't speak with a heavy accent, and have a "neutral American accent". I also have experience with "accent neutralization", so I can help you erase your accent and sound just like a native speaker! My lessons & teaching style
I tailor my lessons to fit each student's individual needs! I will plan each lesson according to what my students tell me they would like to learn, practice or study. I also believe the student should speak as much as possible in every lesson. I am all about building up your confidence!
In your trial lesson, we will find out your level, and talk about what you want out of your lessons so that I can suggest the right course for you! I offer several types of lessons:
* General Adult Lessons
* English for Kids
* Conversation Practice
* Pronunciation and Accent ReductionMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
120 Hour TESOL Certificate - International Open Academy - 2019I obtained this certificate with Distinction. Here is a link to proof of accreditation: https://internationalopenacademy.com/accreditation
Certificate verified
Previous Job Experience - Various - 2018From 2018 to 2021 I worked with Qkids. They provided me with the tools and education needed to teach English to kids ages 4-13 living in China. I received contract renewals every 6 months and always met expectations. I have attached my first and last contract renewals as proof of employment.
In 2020 I worked at a playschool in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, and assisted in teaching preschool aged kids reading, writing, and math skills. I have attached my announcement email as proof of employment.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Theatre ArtsMy studies included the International Phonetic Alphabet as well as various dialects and accent erasure.
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
Online ESL TeacherI have been teaching Chinese children ages 2 to 14 for two years. I interact with them using only English and TPR (Total Physical Response).
2019 - 2020
Online ESL TeacherI have been teaching teenagers and adults of various levels with Skyeng for a year. This has given me a lot of experience with older and more advanced students. I am also a part of their new Talks program, which specializes in conversational skills.
2021 - 2021
Online ESL TeacherI created specially tailored lesson plans for children as young as 3 to advanced adults. I used textbooks, videos, and online resources to make interesting and challenging lesson plans that make students enjoyed. I have over 100 5 star reviews!
5.0
Rating
215
Students
3,494
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
127 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Just Speaking (Teens and Adults)
B1 - C2Conversation638 lessons completed
USD 18.50+
Package with 14% off
Intermediate (B1-B2) General English
B1 - B2Language Essentials410 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 11% off
Advanced (C1-C2) General English
C1 - C2Language Essentials322 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 11% off
English for Kids! (3+)
A1 - C2Kids1,611 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 11% off
Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
B1 - C2Language Essentials386 lessons completed
USD 19.50+
Package with 11% off
Availability
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101 Reviews
📣Kid/AP/Adult-Lydia
145 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Although I have studied English for years, I have always struggled with my accent and real-conversion. I highly recommend Kathryn if you have similar problems as I did!
She is very professional at accent reduction. Additionally, she has a very good understanding of how to explain words/phrases, and she cares about what you need. I enjoy our lessons each time. I am looking forward to learning more!
Feb 1, 2023
chandran
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love my teacher!
Apr 29, 2021
Yuliya
63 English lessons
Great teacher!
Aug 7, 2025
Alice
81 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher is very professional and nice. She knows how to guide children to speak more and she has many interesting games to keep the kid engaged and practice at the same time. Won’t hesitate to book more class with her.
Sep 9, 2021
📣Kid/AP/Adult-Lydia
145 English lessons
A super positive and supportive teacher who really helps you learn the native language and mindset.
Aug 7, 2025
Dobrosława Tobera
225 English lessons
I love these lessons.
The teacher can make such engaging language trainings. It is a very skilled trainer. Thank YOU ❤
Jun 3, 2025
Trial Lesson
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