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Kelly Taylor
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Other
TEFL-Certified, UCLA-Educated Teacher With 2 Decades Of Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Other
TEFL-Certified, UCLA-Educated Teacher With 2 Decades Of Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United StatesLiving in Boise City, United States (16:49 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 26, 2021InterestsFoodTravelPets & Animals
Hello! I’m Kelly, a TEFL-certified English teacher with 20+ years of experience. Originally from L.A. (UCLA grad!), I now call Idaho home—though I’ll never stop missing California sunshine! My time living in Costa Rica deepened my love for connecting with people worldwide, especially over *food* (ask me about gallo pinto!) and *travel*. As a language learner myself (German B1), I get the struggles—and the power of laughter in learning. Whether you’re prepping for IELTS, craving lively chats, or exploring U.S. culture, let’s make English fun and *yours*. P.S. When I’m not teaching, I’m proofreading—so grammar nerds, unite!Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching for over 20 years, but did not receive my TEFL certification until 2016. I began out teaching in person, but started teaching online in 2016 when I first joined italki. I left italki for a while because I was living abroad and did not have a stable internet connection, but I continued teaching English in person. As a teacher, I understand the challenges you face because I am learning another language, too. I can relate to your concerns and fears about speaking another language. I think it's important to talk about the things that interest YOU. This is why I offer a variety of classes, including a literature class and a "virtual coffeehouse" practice session.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured, but there is room for flexibility. Each student is different, so I adapt my lessons to the needs of the individual. I include a lot of humor in my lessons because I feel that is the best way to make students feel comfortable speaking English. Humor provides a positive experience, encouraging the student to continue learning. I am very patient and provide lots of encouragement. Homework and extra practice opportunities are always available to students who want more practice. I hope you will join me on your journey to learn English.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Image files
- Articles and news
5.0
Rating
46
Students
247
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
35 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Journey To English
A1 - A2Language Essentials98 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 9% off
Let's Chat
A1 - C2Conversation86 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Book Talk
B1 - C2Language Essentials27 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 9% off
IELTS/TOEFL Prep
B1 - C2Test Preparation1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 11% off
Homework Helper
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 6% off
Travels Across America (USA)
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
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9 Reviews
ELLA
3 English lessons
The best teacher ever!
Jun 22, 2023
Max
1 English lesson
That was an amazing experience and even more amazing talk ! 5 stars
Jan 22, 2023
pedro luiz
1 English lesson
ótima professora ,te deixa a vontade,simpática e das aulas particulares que eu já tive essa foi a melhor ,nota 10
May 7, 2022
ELLA
3 English lessons
I felt really comfortable when I had a class with Kelly teacher. When I had questions her answers were so perfect as well. I would love to keep having classes with Kelly so I actually booked another session. I'm really looking forward to studying again with Kelly teacher!!
Jun 21, 2023
Ben AJ
6 English lessons
Kelly is one of the best teachers of English one could ever hope to engage. I did not hire her to provide me with instruction in English since I am myself a native speaker, but rather as a literary consultant. I wanted her to offer me guidance on which books to read and critical evaluations of specific passages and texts. This would have necessitated that she be far more proficient in English than the run-of-the-mill English teacher, but I can attest that she met and exceeded my expectations.
Jun 7, 2022
Alexandre
4 English lessons
It was a great lesson , Kelly is an excellent teacher!
Apr 29, 2022
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