Gabi
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Gabi
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Yale University graduate and translator with over four years of teaching experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Yale University graduate and translator with over four years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Taipei, Taiwan, China (07:44 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 1, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesWritingArtTravelReading
Hello everyone! My name is Gabi.
I'm a Yale University graduate who loves learning and teaching. I grew up in a tiny town of 115 people, and since leaving my hometown, I've been fortunate enough to travel to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Though I'm currently getting a Master's degree in Translation at 臺灣師範大學, I also spent two years living and working in 安徽省.
I teach conversational English classes on italki because I truly believe having frequent conversations with native speakers is the best way to develop your speaking ability. One of the reasons my Mandarin is at the level it is today is because of my own experience with a fantastic teacher on italki. Now, I get to pay it forward!Me as a Teacher
I've been an English teacher since 2018 and I am TEFL certified. I taught English in Anhui for one and a half years, then two years in Tainan. While in Anhui, I was at a public school teaching high school students through the Yale-China Association. My time in Tainan was spent teaching a wider range of ages, kindergarten through high school, at an English Language Center.
I love having the opportunity to interact with students one-on-one and learn more about their lives, interests, and language learning goals. I want to be someone my students feel comfortable with as I help them on their unique language learning journey.My lessons & teaching style
My current class focuses on speaking skills, with the goal being communication rather than perfection.
My goal is to engage students in an interesting, genuine conversation that allows them practice their conversational fluency with a native speaker. This class is about you having time to practice: 80% of the talking should be coming from you, while I listen, guide the conversation, and give you feedback!
I love learning about what my students are interested in and catering conversational classes to what will fit them best!
** Late Policy ** I will wait 5 minutes for students following the beginning of our lesson. After 5 minutes, the lesson is forfeit.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Resume / CV - Yale-China Association - 2020Relevant English-teaching experience will be described under my time with the Yale-China Association. Mentorship positions at Yale University have also been included.
Certificate verified
TEFL Certification - Foundation TEFL - 2018
Certificate verified
Letter of Appointment - Xiuning Middle School - 2018As I needed to unexpectedly leave China in 2020 because of COVID-19, this is the only copy I have of my Letter of Appointment. The original copy is still in China. If needed, I can have a colleague from the school find and scan the original document.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - ArtAfter switching from a degree in Neuroscience, I studied Art with a specialization in 20th Century Photography and Printmaking.
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
Language PartnerI volunteered as a language partner for adult English learners through CPC's Adult Literacy Program.
2018 - 2020
English TeacherI taught English and designed coursework at Xiuning Middle School from 2018 to 2020 with the support of the Yale-China Association. I left China during the COVID-19 pandemic, and since then I've continued tutoring former students from Xiuning Middle School in one-on-one English lessons via WeChat.
2022 - 2024
ESL TeacherI taught students (pre-K to high school) at Tainan's American Language Center. The school is privately run and has been in operation for more than 35 years, offering conversation-focused English classes to local students. I taught large group classes as well as tutored students privately. Courses ranged from pre-K storytelling to Model UN simulations.
5.0
Rating
42
Students
413
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Conversational English
A2 - C2Conversation395 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
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52 Reviews
Yu-Rim Na
29 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Talking with Gabi is really comfortable, like my old friend. Today I definitely felt like that. She teaches me new words in a natural way. Thank you for your time, Gabi. See you soon : )
Jun 15, 2021
Leone Wong
106 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gabi is very nice. passionate and careful. She is gifted in teaching.
Mar 21, 2021
Leone Wong
106 English lessons
Happy to catch up with you!
Oct 1, 2021
Jay
50 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy sharing my story with Gabi in the classes. Thanks for supporting.
May 5, 2021
Yu-Rim Na
29 English lessons
Hi Gabi, I don't want to say goodbye. I would like to think that this is just a short deferred moment to move forward, and you and I will accomplish whatever we've planned or will plan. I 100% believe and support your choices, and thank you for the time and energy you spent with me.
Oct 7, 2021
Yu-Rim Na
29 English lessons
As always, thanks for your time, and looking forward to meeting you in Taiwan!
Sep 16, 2021
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