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Melinda
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Duits
Personalized English PRESENTATION coaching & CONVERSATION lessons. Gain confidence & competence.
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Duits
Personalized English PRESENTATION coaching & CONVERSATION lessons. Gain confidence & competence.
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Chicago, Verenigde Staten (08:03 UTC-06:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 2 Mar 2020InterestsITArtFinanciënReizenHistory
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.Ik als leerkracht
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. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
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!Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Videobestanden
- Flashcards
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Bachelor of Arts - Indiana University, Bloomington - 1998Diploma with distinction
Certificate verified
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.)
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1994 - 1998
Bachelor’s - Germanic Studies, Secondary Education, ESL endorsementDouble major in Germanic Studies and Secondary Education with an ESL teaching endorsement
Werkervaring
2008 - Huidige
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 - Huidige
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
Beoordeling
56
Studenten
1,233
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
21 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Basic & Intermediate
A1 - B2Algemeen130 lessen voltooid
USD 30.00+
Pakket met 8% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes) – Basic & Intermediate
A1 - B2Algemeen355 lessen voltooid
USD 45.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice + pronunciation self-practice (audio note) – Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
A1 - C2Algemeen298 lessen voltooid
USD 32.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
NEW - PRESENTATION Practice with English Native Speaker Coaching!
B1 - C2Algemeen37 lessen voltooid
USD 50.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice (no notes) – Advanced
C1 - C2Algemeen103 lessen voltooid
USD 30.00+
Pakket met 8% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice + complete self-study package (written & audio notes) – Advanced
C1 - C2Algemeen289 lessen voltooid
USD 45.00+
Pakket met 7% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (11)
46 Beoordelingen
Stefan
90 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 sep. 2025
aylncnr
31 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 mei 2024
Anna Kopteva
24 Engels lessen
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 okt. 2024
Anna Kopteva
24 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
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 apr. 2025
Conny Fuchs
2 Engels lessen
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 feb. 2026
aylncnr
31 Engels lessen
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 aug. 2024
Proefles
USD 20.00
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