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Melinda
Enseignant professionnelEnseigne
Anglais
Natif
Parle
Allemand
Personalized English PRESENTATION coaching & CONVERSATION lessons. Gain confidence & competence.
Enseigne
Anglais
Natif
Parle
Allemand
Personalized English PRESENTATION coaching & CONVERSATION lessons. Gain confidence & competence.
À propos de moi
Moi en tant que professeur
Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
CV et certificats
De États-UnisLieu de résidence : Chicago, États-Unis (03:40 UTC-06:00)
À propos de moi
Professeur italki depuis le 2 Mar 2020Sujets d'intérêtTechnologieArtFinanceVoyagesHistoire
Raised in Indianapolis and living in Chicago, I am a native English speaker with a clear American accent.
Passionate about teaching English and intercultural awareness, I have over 20 years experience in TESOL instruction (in California, Germany, Indianapolis, and Chicago) and educational ESL/EFL publishing in New York City. I have taught in academic settings, businesses, private language schools, as well as private one-on-one classes for immigrants and expats.
Committed to language acquisition, I have spent my entire career helping English language learners master how to effectively communicate in order to improve their daily life, careers, and future opportunities.Moi en tant que professeur
As a teacher, I understand that English language learners have various learning styles, strengths, and needs. My lessons are designed to help students meet their individual goals. I create a supportive atmosphere and help students build confidence so that they can overcome personal challenges, connect the dots, and find real-life applications for their English skills.
I look forward to helping you reach your personal language learning goals. Mes leçons et ma méthode d'enseignement
My PRESENTATION coaching & CONVERSATION lessons help you:
- present your ideas clearly
- communicate accurately & effectively
- build confidence
- reach your target audience
- speak intelligently on a variety of topics
- acquire communication strategies
- factor in cultural factors when communicating
My commitment to you:
To help you use your English in the ways you want and need to for personal success.
Working together on PRESENTATIONS or CONVERSATIONAL English skills, we will build vocabulary and functional language, master small talk strategies, improve intonation and pronunciation, answer grammar questions, and address your individual language learning needs!Mes ressources d'enseignement
- Fichier PDF
- Documents texte
- Fichiers audio
- Fichiers image
- Fichiers vidéo
- Cartes mémoire
- Articles et actualités
- Graphiques et tableaux
- Devoirs
Certificats
Bachelor of Arts - Indiana University, Bloomington - 1998Diploma with distinction
Certificat vérifié
Professional Educator's License - Indiana State - 1998Complete university coursework, take state exam and area proficiency exams, complete student teaching, teach in a public school (Note: This license was issued under my maiden name but it is still considered a valid inactive license.)
Certificat vérifié
Formation
1994 - 1998
Licence - Germanic Studies, Secondary Education, ESL endorsementDouble major in Germanic Studies and Secondary Education with an ESL teaching endorsement
Expérience professionnelle
2008 - Actuel
English Language Instructor• Teach ESL lessons to adults with varying needs and proficiency levels
• Compile learning resources for students’ continuing independent study
• Facilitate interpersonal conversations targeting student objectives
• Assess student needs and design differentiated lessons
2016 - Actuel
German Language Instructor• Teach courses to native and non-native German speakers
• Collaborate with colleagues to create materials and select course books
• Wrote curriculum for accreditation by the German Ministry of Education
2006 - 2014
ESL/EFL Freelance Editor• Read manuscript for cultural accuracy and American English usage
• Authored short stories for an EFL textbook published in Germany
2002 - 2006
Associate ESL Editor• Read manuscript for consistency, accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness
• Responsible for taking ESL/EFL books and ancillary materials through all
stages of development and production
2000 - 2002
ESL and German Teacher• Created and enhanced the ESL and German curriculum
1999 - 2000
English for Specific Purposes Instructor• Designed and conducted seminars on American cultural awareness
• Taught Business English to German professionals at diverse companies
• Developed and taught EFL coursework for college business students
1998 - 1998
ESL Instructor• Designed differentiated lesson plans and tests using a variety of materials
• Taught young adults reading, grammar, listening, and conversational skills
• Administered placement tests
5.0
Évaluation
56
Élèves
1,230
Leçons
100%
Assiduité
100%
Réponse
Leçons (Anglais)
Leçon d'essai
21 leçons terminées
USD 20.00+
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Basic & Intermediate
A1 - B2Essentiel des langues130 leçons terminées
USD 30.00+
Forfait avec 8% de réduction
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes) – Basic & Intermediate
A1 - B2Essentiel des langues354 leçons terminées
USD 45.00+
Forfait avec 7% de réduction
Personalized Conversation Practice + pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
A1 - C2Essentiel des langues296 leçons terminées
USD 32.00+
Forfait avec 7% de réduction
NEW - PRESENTATION Practice with English Native Speaker Coaching!
B1 - C2Essentiel des langues37 leçons terminées
USD 50.00+
Forfait avec 10% de réduction
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Advanced
C1 - C2Essentiel des langues103 leçons terminées
USD 30.00+
Forfait avec 8% de réduction
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes) – Advanced
C1 - C2Essentiel des langues289 leçons terminées
USD 45.00+
Forfait avec 7% de réduction
Disponibilité
Selon ton fuseau horaire (UTC+00:00)
Mes créations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (11)
47 avis
Stefan
89 leçons en Anglais
Choix du professeur
I have been taking lessons with Melinda continuously. The sessions are extremely helpful for me, as she can tailor the lessons precisely to my needs (keynotes, moderating workshops, presentations, business conversations, etc.). Lately, we have been focusing more on presentation training, a newly developed module. This ongoing coaching is very helpful to me, not least because Melinda is excellent at adapting her approach to the fact that I deal with a changing audience, ranging from native speakers to non-native speakers in a global environment where English is spoken. I highly recommend her!
4 sept. 2025
aylncnr
31 leçons en Anglais
Choix du professeur
I thoroughly enjoy my lessons with Melinda.
She pays attention to my interests and needs, and structures the lessons accordingly.
Her extensive range of materials makes the lessons even more engaging.
I feel much more confident than before while speaking.
Thank you Melinda, you deserve the best!
16 mai 2024
Anna Kopteva
24 leçons en Anglais
Melinda is a great teacher! I have been studying with her for more than half a year now and I feel more fluent in English.
9 oct. 2024
Anna Kopteva
24 leçons en Anglais
Choix du professeur
I’ve had a truly wonderful experience learning English with Melinda! I appreciate her to adapt lessons to fit my individual needs. Thanks to her support, my English skills have improved significantly. Highly recommended!
29 avr. 2025
Conny Fuchs
2 leçons en Anglais
I had my second lesson with Melinda and are definately going to book more.
She is such an experienced and dedicated teacher, who had thaught me so much after just two lessons.
10 févr. 2026
aylncnr
31 leçons en Anglais
I’ve had a fantastic journey with Melinda. My goal was to become fluent in English, and with her guidance, I achieved even more. She helped me build a strong vocabulary and taught me important business English skills. Her lessons were so engaging and enjoyable that time flew by. I couldn’t have wished for a better teacher ✨
15 août 2024
Leçon d'essai
USD 20.00
Les paiements seront effectués en dollars américains (USD)