Krystin Balzarini
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Krystin Balzarini
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Engels
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Amerikaanse gebarentaal (ASL)
Italiaans
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Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Amerikaanse gebarentaal (ASL)
Italiaans
Japans
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Washington, Verenigde Staten (14:15 UTC-04:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 15 Apr 2020Ik als leerkracht
I aim to create a student-centered, communicative virtual classroom, where my student(s) are active throughout the entire class, whether conversing, listening with a goal in mind, writing, and asking/answering questions. I feel it is important to laugh and have some fun in every lesson, and welcome mistakes in order to learn and grow. If lessons aren't fun and become too burdensome for students, they might lost motivation and stop making progress toward their linguistic goals all together.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
I have access to several textbook curriculums that I can use based on my students' needs and goals. I use visual elements like a white board, the text chat box, gestures, pictures, realia etc. to explain concepts to students in various ways. I am not afraid to stand up away from my computer and act something out, be silly, or draw pictures in order to generate understanding. I aim to create dynamic and active lessons where time passes quickly and students enjoy the learning process. I also encourage students to bring in real life language models (emails, books, articles etc.) so we can focus on what is most important to them and their lives.Certificaten
CELTA-Pass A - Teaching House - 2020CELTA is a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. It focuses on developing practical skills with face-to-face teaching practice, which will provide you with the techniques and confidence you need to begin teaching as soon as you finish the course. (Reference: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/)
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Opleiding
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Deaf StudiesMinor in Linguistics
2008 - 2010
Master - Interpretation
Werkervaring
2019 - 2020
Senior InterpreterAfter many years of experience I was promoted to Senior Interpreter, a position in which I am tasked to take on the most challenging interpreting work, as well as mentor less senior members of the interpreting staff as well as interpreting interns.
2016 - 2020
Assistant Interpreter ManagerSupervisory duties include, but are not limited to, supervising Interpreters, conducting annual performance reviews, monitoring the skill and professional development of subordinate Interpreters, serving as a liaison between the Interpreters and the Interpreter Manager, mediating Interpreter related issues as they arise, and reporting up to the Interpreter Manager for disciplinary matters, whenever necessary.
2011 - 2019
Core InterpreterPrimary responsibilities include providing clear and accurate ASL/English interpreting services for Access’ clients mainly in the DC Metropolitan Area. Interpreter will provide services in settings which include, but are not limited to, business or professional meetings, trainings, medical appointments, conferences, media events, performing arts performances, graduate and undergraduate settings, platform presentations, legal and Access Video Interpreter Application (AVIA).
2020 - 2020
Classroom InstructorI am currently a volunteer English instructor at Washington English Center (we have moved to virtual one-on-one classes for future terms since the COVID-19 outbreak). Before moving virtual. classes were once a week, and co-taught. We followed a textbook curriculum for a group of level 1B students. We focused on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation along with games, presentations, and listening and speaking practice.
5.0
Beoordeling
28
Studenten
316
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
12 lessen voltooid
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversatie oefenen198 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
One-on-one English Lesson
A1 - C2Algemeen106 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
40 Beoordelingen
Eli
43 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Krystin is EXCELLENT and I am very lucky that I found her. She is a very smart teacher, who can answer ALL your questions. Every session I learn many new words and expressions and also, she gives effective feedback about my mistakes.
I recommend such a supportive teacher to everyone.
11 jul. 2020
Dmitrii
27 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
If I could, I'd give Krystin 10 stars. Each lesson is amazingly productive. As a student, I feel comfortable during the lesson, which motivates me to learn more and more. I can recommend her classes to everyone.
7 jun. 2020
TaeHwanPark
41 Engels lessen
She is a Wonderful teacher for any level of student 👨🎓
30 dec. 2020
Murilo
7 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
The best teacher from Italki, I like so much Krystin’s class, because she is so patient to explain and solve our doubts.
13 jun. 2020
TaeHwanPark
41 Engels lessen
Thank you so much for your dedicated lesson. I appreciate it.
5 feb. 2021
Najah
25 Engels lessen
Many thanks for your help Krystin
20 dec. 2020
Proefles
USD 5.00
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