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Naima Teacher
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
A passionate ESL teacher with more than 7 years teaching in Asia
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Korean
A passionate ESL teacher with more than 7 years teaching in Asia
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Melbourne, Australia (05:15 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 2, 2021InterestsMusicReadingWriting
Greetings! My name is Naima, and I am a passionate 34-year-old ESL teacher currently residing in Asia. Originally hailing from Washington D.C., I bring a rich blend of American culture and global experiences to my classroom. Teaching English has been my calling, driven by a deep-seated love for languages and a desire to empower students in their language journey. I find immense joy in helping my students develop their English skills, enabling them to communicate confidently and effectively. Outside of teaching, I have a fondness for the color pink, which mirrors my vibrant personality and penchant for creativity.
Check out my online portfolio here: https://imansmith.my.canva.site/Me as a Teacher
I specialize in helping students from all over the world feel confident in speaking English.
I love discovering new methods for helping students succeed as well as learning new things about my student's interests.
My primary goal is to help students reach English fluency and be the best that they can be! :DMy lessons & teaching style
My lessons are very hands on and very interactive and engaging.
For example, my students and I often watch YouTube or Netflix content together in order to discuss various English phrases they may not understand. This method makes for a very exciting and engaging class.
I also encourage my students to speak as much as possible.
Do not worry about your English ability; YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT!
Any English ability is a great English ability!
Furthermore, my classes are very casual so you don't need to feel nervous or shy when entering my classroom. :D
If there is a specific lesson in which you would like for me to make (based on your learning needs) I am happy to do so!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Flashcards
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
Certificates
TESOL - UNI Prep - 2017
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - 2024
Science & English TeacherTaught students of varying degrees of English comprehension
2021 - 2023
원어민 선생님 English Teacher & Training TeacherTeaching English as a second language, as well as training new incoming educators
2020 - 2021
원어민 선생님 English TeacherTeaching English as a second language
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Multiplatform JournalismActivities and societies: (Co-Chair) The Maryland Students for the Arts Advisory Council (Editor-in-Chief) The Writer’s Bloc (Vocalist) University of Maryland's Women's Chorus.
Activities and societies: (Co-Chair) The Maryland Students for the Arts Advisory Council (Editor-in-Chief) The Writer’s Bloc (Vocalist) University of Maryland's Women's Chorus.
- Studied multiplatform journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Work Experience
2017 - 2021
ESL English TeacherI've held this position for more than 7 years overseas in Asia and have experience teaching in various private ESL institutions within South Korea.
2017 - 2018
Digital Desk Reporter- Set up the night production
- Read scripts, segment introductions, pre-interviews, watch pretapes
- Write blurbs for segments and brainstorm headline ideas and tweet ideas
- Report on stories for NewsHour
- Check footage rights with producers
- Produce all digital segments via WordPress using HTML
- Edit transcripts by double-checking the names and titles
2016 - 2017
Freelance Reporter- Report on technology culture with a specific expertise in video games
- Pitch stories and assist with web production
2016 - 2017
Producer & News Assistant- Produce two-ways and mixes for NPR's "Weekend: All Things Considered"
- Working across all NPR platforms, write stories and scripts, book interviews
- Serve as copy editor and fact-checker, assist with web layout
- Contribute to NPR Plays, NPR's only gaming Tumblr (http://nprplays.tumblr.com/)
4.9
Rating
54
Students
171
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
39 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English Conversation 101 for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced
A1 - C2Conversation121 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Cracking the Job Interview: A Guide for ESL Learners
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Presenting with Confidence in English
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
21 Reviews
Louis Wong
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent!
Aug 9, 2021
sasa
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for Naima，a comfortable and professional conversation.
Aug 7, 2021
Evan Moon
11 English lessons
Teacher Nardia is guiding my 8-year-old son in learning to speak English. She can also speak Korean, which is very helpful for Korean learners as it makes them feel more comfortable. I appreciate her patience and energetic teaching style, which encourage my son to speak English freely, even when he makes mistakes. Thanks to her support, he is becoming more confident in his English skills.
Feb 6, 2025
ecosj
14 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Naima's class was very satisfactory.
I felt caring in the way she spoke English slowly so that a student like me could easily understand it.
And, even though my little daughter interrupted the class, Teacher Naima naturally greeted my daughter and treated her warmly. Then, I was able to take class comfortably without embarrassment. I really appreciate her.
She smiles a lot and is humorous.
I think I met a good teacher for studying English.
I am looking forward to another class.
Aug 8, 2021
Aleksandra
1 English lesson
Naima is a very nice teacher and I appreciate her guidance throughout the lesson. She is very open, kind and helpful :)
Jul 29, 2025
Bailey Gu
5 English lessons
선생님은 제 레벨을 잘 이해해 주셨고
설명도 잘 해주셨어요.
다음 수업이 기대됩니다.
Aug 25, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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