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Mindy ☀️
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Italian
Spanish
Gaelic (Irish)
German
Japanese
Thai
Specialties
BusinessKidsCertified American accent coach & English teacher from Los Angeles. Licensed architect and writer.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Italian
Spanish
Gaelic (Irish)
German
Japanese
Thai
Specialties
BusinessKidsCertified American accent coach & English teacher from Los Angeles. Licensed architect and writer.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Los Angeles, United States (08:46 UTC-08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 23, 2021InterestsWritingTravelReadingFoodHistory
Hello and welcome! I'm Mindy from Los Angeles—an architect, writer, and accent-certified English teacher.
Languages, travel, and words are my passion: I'm a world-traveler who's been to 45 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and I've learned French 🇫🇷, Italian 🇮🇹, and Spanish 🇲🇽 to a conversational level while dabbling in a dozen others, so my teaching is founded in both pedagogy and very personal experience as a student and teacher of languages. I'm specialized in (and quite passionate about) American English accent training... or maybe I've just spent too much time in Hollywood 😄
Please feel free to send me a message anytime. I'm excited to meet you!Me as a Teacher
My goal is to help you feel confident and powerful when you speak English. I'm professionally certified both as a teacher and as an American accent coach, but more importantly than that—I'm a language learner too. I've taken classes on Italki sitting on your side of the screen. I've struggled with pronouncing foreign sounds; I've streamlined learning techniques; I've studied the science of studying languages. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience of all the things that have helped me, and now I'm ready to use it helping you!
Beyond that, I'm curious and interested in almost everything, and I *love* meeting new people from around the world. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are relaxed, warm, and friendly, with as much structure as you individually require—I will be your teacher, coach, friend, and guide! As my student, I want you to feel motivated, inspired, and excited to come to each and every lesson. I'll empower you with resources, guide your learning, and cheer you on every step of the way because nothing makes me happier than seeing my students improve, find their confidence, have breakthroughs, and get increasingly fluent.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Experience - VIPKID - 2022This is to prove my extensive ESL teaching experience with children. The attached document consists of two parts: (1) verification of my status as a teacher contracted with the VIPKID platform teaching English online to students in China from 2019-2022, and (2) statistics showing my overall experience teaching 2804 classes to 1258 students during that time period. Teachers with VIPKID were provided specialized training including a VIPKID-specific TESOL certificate.
Certificate verified
140-Hour Master TEFL Certification - myTEFL - 2021Accredited 140-hour certification course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), including a 20-hour module specific to online teaching.
Certificate verified
Architecture License - NCARB / California Architects Board - 2016Professional licensure as an architect requires three major components: a 5-year professional degree, a 3-year documented internship working professionally under the direction of a licensed architect, and 6 national exams (requiring extensive business knowledge of professional practice & project management) + a state exam for California. Combined with 10 years working in a professional business setting, I am qualified to teach business professionals with emphasis in the construction industry.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
Teacher & Language CoachSpecializing in accent training and writing. I utilize my experience learning other languages to support my students!
2019 - 2021
Teacher/TutorTaught over 2750 online classes to more than 1200 students across China between the ages of 4 to 15 (predominantly 8- to 11-year-olds), with a focus on grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills.
Education
2008 - 2013
Bachelor’s - ArchitectureProfessional 5-year degree in Architecture, graduated cum laude ("with honors")
Work Experience
2013 - Current
ArchitectLicensed architect with experience in interiors, lighting, graphics, branding, and other design.
2010 - 2013
Copy-EditorWorked as a copy-editor to correct, fact-check, and strengthen news articles and opinion pieces at the university newspaper. Additional experience as a photojournalist.
2012 - 2013
Sailing Assistant / First MateTeaching assistant in the university sailing program, including a voyage in the Caribbean in the position of first mate (second-in-command to the captain). Also an ongoing volunteer with the Los Angeles Maritime Institute sailing brigantines (large wooden ships) since 2013.
5.0
Rating
664
Students
4,646
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
363 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Fun English Conversation Practice with a Native Speaker
A2 - C2Conversation2,059 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 9% off
Pronunciation & Accent Practice 🎤
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,037 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 17% off
English Writing & Grammar 📝
A2 - C2Language Essentials410 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Business English 💼
B2 - C2Business437 lessons completed
USD 22.50+
Package with 16% off
English for Kids (Ages 4-15) 🎈
A2 - B2Kids328 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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267 Reviews
Soo D. Kim
59 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
MIndy is a well-prepared professional. In addition my lessons on Spoken English, I had a lesson on Writing today. We walked through on my writing script and she pointed our several places for improving my writing. Thank you for your keen and precise advises for improvements.
May 25, 2022
Javeria Tariq
15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Before booking classes with Mindy, I didn't know if I would be able to learn American Accent in depth. As a teacher myself, I would say that not only she is an amazing teacher but her dedication is beyond amazing. If your goal is to improve your English then don't wait and book classes with her and you'll feel accomplished.
Feb 4, 2022
sylvain hartmann
3 English lessons
Découverte du fonctionnement de la plate-forme j ai été agréablement surpris par la qualité de la prof qui n’a pas hésité à me corriger gentillement quand il fallait et me noter des aides sur le bloc note
Dynamique et enjouée durant la lesson
Jan 20, 2026
Saman Kazempour
32 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She is an awesome and smart teacher, she knows exactly what are your needs and prepare plan to help you achieve what you want in just few classes.
I’m CEO and when I explain to her what are my needs like pitching to investors and hiring some international talented people, how to talk short & efficient, now after just 4 months I think I’m so close to my goals.
Apr 22, 2022
Beatriz
1 English lesson
Excelente aula!
Feb 16, 2026
Yaniv ben bassat
5 English lessons
Great lesson. Highly recommend.
Jan 15, 2026
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