Maggie K
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Maggie K
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Certified CertTESOL professional with over 17 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Certified CertTESOL professional with over 17 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Other, Portugal (16:32 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 10, 2024InterestsPets & AnimalsTravelFoodEnvironment & NatureFilms & TV Series
Hello! My name is Maggie. I’m from the United States, but I live in Portugal now. I have also lived in Spain and England. I graduated with a degree in Religion and minors in Art History and Spanish. For most of my career, I have worked as an ESL teacher, both in schools and online, but I also have experience in sales, customer service, real estate and management. I have also studied to be a professional English-Spanish translator and completed Cuisine, Pastry, Nutrition and Restaurant Management diplomas at Le Cordon Bleu in London.
I am a native English speaker and bilingual in Spanish. I have an upper intermediate level of Portuguese and continue my studies to become an advanced speaker.Me as a Teacher
I have been TEFL certified for over 17 years and also hold a CertTESOL from Trinity. I have been working as an ESL teacher for over 17 years, working with people of all ages from all over the world. In our trial class, I will complete a needs analysis to make sure that our classes meet your needs as a student.
I have experience teaching General English, Business English, Interview Preparation (for university studies and work), and Exam Preparation. I’ve been teaching online since 2020, so I have over four years of experience working with students solely online. I have amassed a wealth of resources to best meet my students’ needs.My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is patient and kind. I have vast knowledge of English grammar and can clearly explain even advanced grammar topics. Due to my experience, I can easily tailor a course that will be appropriate for your needs as a student. We will do a needs analysis together so I can learn your preferred learning methods and styles, while ensuring a balance between grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. We can also work on writing if needed. I like to laugh in class and always hope to make my students comfortable and even look forward to our classes.
I always give detailed feedback and tips to help streamline your learning, while also building your confidence. Interview and Exam Prep offeredMy teaching material
- Audio files
- Video files
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Flashcards
Certificates
CertTESOL - EBC International - 2020
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - The College of Teachers - 2007
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - EBC International - 2007pass with distinction
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
English TeacherCollaborating with an innovative edTech platform to deliver lessons focused on grammar, pronunciation, and conversation to adult learners worldwide.
Converting free trial students to paid subscribers with a 98% success rate.
Preparing professionals for job interviews and coaching salespeople to confidently use English to connect with customers.
2023 - Current
English TeacherWorking with students of all ages from mostly Asian countries,
2010 - 2018
English TeacherConceptualized and implemented bilingual education initiatives within four Spanish schools as the recipient of two consecutive postgraduate scholarships.
Instructed English, reading comprehension, social science, and natural science lessons to students ages 3-18.
Strengthened diplomatic ties between Spain and North America with cultural exchanges in the classroom focused on music & entertainment, celebrations, and traditional gastronomy.
Created curricula to empower future scholarship recipients
2007 - 2009
English TeacherEmpowered professionals to wield the English language and advance in their careers. Evaluated, recruited, and onboarded teachers.
2010 - 2013
English TeacherSpearheaded an intensive English course for university students.
Evaluated and approved students to complete study abroad programs in English.
Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor’s - ReligionMinors in Spanish and Art History
2009 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Translation Certification English-Spanish
Work Experience
2005 - 2007
Country Product ManagerDirected au pair program in the northeast territory and managed 15+ local coordinators.
Oversaw all admissions and sales for overseas language schools to connect US students with top-quality experiential learning programs and supervised call center.
2004 - 2005
Insurance Sales RepresentativeGenerated revenue from auto, home and life insurance sales, received numerous accolades, and trained new personnel.
Opened a Group Saving Plus account with an academic institution to recruit more clients.
2003 - 2004
Apartment Leasing AgentCompleted rental process from start to finish, touring apartments, assisting clients with the application process and provided guidance about rental contracts.
Dealt with any resident complaints and with various departments to ensure A+ service.
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Cambridge Exam Preparation
A2 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 17% off
Adult Conversation and Grammar English
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 19% off
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