Melinda
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Melinda
Professionele leerkracht
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Duits
Personalized English conversation that builds your confidence, competence & cultural understanding
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Duits
Personalized English conversation that builds your confidence, competence & cultural understanding
Uit Verenigde StatenWoont in Chicago, Verenigde Staten (18:52 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 2 Mar 2020Interest topicFinanciënHistoryITArtReizen
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 14 years raising three bilingual German-English speaking children. Guiding them on the path to fluency and literacy in both languages, has truly been a tremendous experience.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 lessons encourage students to talk confidently so that they can use English at the time and place they need it.
Working together, we will build vocabulary and functional language, improve intonation and pronunciation, answer grammar questions, and craft small talk skills. I can help you use your English in the ways you want to.
I also consult families on how to raise bilingual children from birth into the early teenage years. During these sessions, I provide easy and practical tips, discuss expectations and desired levels of language acquisition, and provide motivating coping strategies for when things get challenging.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
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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.)
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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 - 2021
ESL 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 - 2021
German 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
49
Studenten
953
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
18 lessen voltooid
USD 15.00+
Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized written & audio notes – Basic
A1 - A2Conversatie oefenen95 lessen voltooid
USD 32.00
Pakket met 6% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized written & audio notes – Intermediate
B1 - B2Conversatie oefenen271 lessen voltooid
USD 32.00
Pakket met 6% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice + personalized written & audio notes – Advanced
C1 - C2Conversatie oefenen232 lessen voltooid
USD 32.00
Pakket met 6% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice – Basic
A1 - A2Conversatie oefenen37 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00
Pakket met 4% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice – Intermediate
B1 - B2Conversatie oefenen85 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00
Pakket met 4% korting
Personalized Conversation Practice – Advanced
C1 - C2Conversatie oefenen215 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00
Pakket met 4% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
Mijn creaties
Quiz (2)
61 Beoordelingen
K.K
4 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I'm glad I found Melinda. She is a rare gem, and her dedication to the lesson is unmatched. I love the lessons with personalized written notes and audio. They are well-structured, professionally done, and helpful. You can see her time and effort in each lesson. I have only taken a few classes with her. Still, I can confidently say she is one of the best teachers, especially if you are an advanced English learner.
2 mei 2024
Luca
84 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I highly recommend Melida as an outstanding teacher. From Business English to refining my everyday language skills, Melida's adaptability and deep knowledge have made our lessons invaluable. Her exceptional availability and commitment create a supportive learning environment. Melida not only ensures understanding of complex concepts but tailors her approach, instilling confidence in both academic and practical language use. Choosing Melida means gaining a mentor who seamlessly guides from business-oriented language to everyday linguistic proficiency.
16 nov. 2023
Stefan
52 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Melinda not only offers conversation training tailored to my needs with same day prepared lesson notes (text and pronounciation notes). Since I often have to give keynotes, the excellent presentation training also helps me a lot. Here we work specifically on a presentation and the language variations for different audiences (English nativespeakers and global settings). Very, very helpful and highly professional. Thanks a lot!
26 okt. 2023
Anna Kopteva
15 Engels lessen
I have been learning English with Melinda for 3 months. I feel more comfortable in conversation with native speakers. I highly recommend Melinda if you want to improve your Business English. She is a great teacher!
5 mrt. 2024
Cindy Chen
13 Engels lessen
Melinda is amazing. She designed and customized the class based on my needs. Professional, positive and encouraged.
I like to spend time with her and improve my English.
31 jan. 2024
Cindy Chen
13 Engels lessen
Melinda's class is very interesting and diverse. We can use any materials that are suitable and comfortable.
Her class is designed with structure and depends on the students' needs. I recommend Melinda as a professional English tutor on the way to improving our English!
3 jan. 2024
Proefles
USD 15.00
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