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Dave K.
Professor ProfissionalEnsina
Inglês
Nativo
Fala
Outros
Espanhol
Especialidades
MédicoCriançasNegócioPreparação para TesteTESOL certified teacher with over five years of experience!
Ensina
Inglês
Nativo
Fala
Outros
Espanhol
Especialidades
MédicoCriançasNegócioPreparação para TesteTESOL certified teacher with over five years of experience!
Sobre Mim
Minha atuação como professor
Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
Currículo e certificados
De Estados UnidosMora em Other, Estados Unidos (19:13 UTC-05:00)
Sobre Mim
Professor da italki desde 28 de Dec de 2024Tópico de interesseMúsicaAmbiente & NaturezaComidaTecnologiaEsportes
Hello! I'm Dave, and I live in beautiful northern Minnesota, where I love exploring the outdoors. Whether it's hiking, e-biking, kayaking, or even camping in the middle of winter, nature is where I feel most at home. Music is another big passion of mine—I’ve been playing drums since I was a kid and now enjoy playing bass guitar, guitar, and learning the keyboard. I also enjoy modifying my guitars to make them truly my own. I’m a language enthusiast too, currently learning Spanish.Minha atuação como professor
With over five years of experience, I specialize in fluency, accent reduction, Medical English, Business English, and IELTS/TOEFL speaking/writing preparation. My goal is to help you speak English confidently, whether for personal growth or professional success. I believe in a personalized, supportive approach—tailoring lessons to your unique needs. I see mistakes as valuable learning steps. I’ve worked with students from over 50 countries and love learning about their cultures. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals in a comfortable, mistake-friendly environment! Minhas aulas e estilo de ensino
My lessons are all about you! I believe in a personalized, supportive approach, tailoring each session to your unique goals and needs. While I incorporate exercises and drills to help reinforce key concepts, my main focus is on speaking practice, as it’s the best way to build fluency and confidence. I use different materials, including Linguahouse lessons. Mistakes are welcome—they're an important part of learning. I use a variety of resources, including materials I’ve created myself, and screen sharing, to keep lessons engaging and effective. I’m a kind and patient teacher, and my goal is to help you succeed in a comfortable, positive environment.Meu material de ensino
- Arquivo PDF
- Documentos de texto
- Arquivos de áudio
- Arquivos de vídeo
- Artigos e notícias
- Modelos e exemplos de teste
- Lições de casa
Certificados
OET Teacher Training - OET - 2025I have completed all 7 modules of the OET Teacher Training course offered by OET. I am now equipped to help students prepare for all four sections of the OET test: Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading. I have real OET lesson plans, activities, and mock tests to give the students the confidence they need to excel on this test.
Certificado verificado
120 hr. TESOL certificate - Uni-Prep Institute - 2020This certificate gives the foundation and knowledge to teach English as a second language.
Certificado verificado
30-hour Teaching Young Learners course - Premier TEFL - 2020This certificate prepared me by teaching me the methods and pedagogy involved in teaching children and teenagers - including TPR. I studied several modules and took quizzes on the material learned. This course featured practical guidance on how to prepare lessons, choose appropriate materials, and gave ideas on games and activities that could be used in class.
Certificado verificado
30-hour Teaching Business English course - Premier TEFL - 2020This course gives me an understanding of many different areas of Business English and how to plan lessons and activities to help students in this field.
Certificado verificado
30-hour Teaching IELTS course - Premier TEFL - 2020This training course taught me about all areas of the IELTS exam, general and academic. I can help students prepare for all parts of the exam, and to help them understand what they will be assessed on.
Certificado verificado
Experiencia de ensino
2022 - Atual
Online ESL TeacherI've been teaching one-to-one lessons with adults. Most of these are free conversation lessons. I've taught Business English case studies,role-plays, and IELTS speaking preparation. I always evaluate my students and provide a written summary of each lesson.
2020 - 2023
Online ESL TutorI gave lessons in IELTS speaking and writing.
Formação educacional
2020 - 2021
Outro - TESOLAchieved my 120 hr. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate in 2020.
1991 - 1997
Outro - General EducationI took 2 years of French Language. I also studied Art, Keyboarding, and Business Law.
Experiência profissional
2020 - Atual
Online ESL tutorI've taught one-to-one and small group conversational lessons. I've used a variety of materials, such as websites, PDF's, and slides to teach English lessons. I often share my screen with teaching books that I own. I've specialized in IELTS/TOEFL speaking prep, Business English, and accent reduction. I've held Super Tutor status for the better part of four years.
5.0
Avaliação
132
Alunos
886
Aulas
99%
Presença
100%
Resposta
Inglês Aulas
Aula Experimental
68 aulas concluídas
USD 8.99+
Accent Reduction with a focus on North American English
B1 - C1Fundamentos de Linguagem231 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Speaking and Writing for the TOEFL iBT
B2 - C2Preparação para Teste141 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Speaking and Writing for IELTS
B2 - C2Preparação para Teste50 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Practical Business English Skills
B1 - C2Negócio282 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Complete OET Preparation and Medical English for Healthcare Professionals
B1 - C2Médico40 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Practical English Skills with Linguahouse
A2 - C2Fundamentos de Linguagem61 aulas concluídas
USD 11.00+
Pacote com 10% de desconto
Disponibilidade
Minhas criações
Vocabulário (2)
Podcast (5)
Teste (38)
25 Revisões
Moonyoung Choi
14 Inglês aulas
Escolha do professor
Dave is an exceptional teacher who consistently maintains a professional yet humble attitude throughout every lesson. From our very first session, he took the time to thoroughly understand my specific goal—preparing for an observership at a U.S. hospital. He carefully assessed my English fluency and clearly tailored his approach to meet my individual needs.
Based on this assessment, he provided targeted study strategies and introduced highly useful learning resources, including TED-Ed, AI-based materials, and relevant podcasts. His method is structured, thoughtful, and goal-oriented, which made each class both productive and engaging.
I genuinely enjoyed his lessons and confidently recommend him to international medical professionals who want to improve their English for clinical or academic purposes. However, I would advise acting quickly, as he occasionally limits availability for new students.
27 de fev de 2026
Vivian K.-W. Yang
60 Inglês aulas
Escolha do professor
The lesson with Dave explains perfectly Einstein's theory of relativity - how time flies when you are having fun. Long story short, Dave's lesson is engaging and well structured. During the class, Dave helped me to navigate my pronunciation mistakes by designing various activities. This approach was helpful because it allowed me to look at those mispronounced words from different perspectives. After class, I can review those words, focusing on the specific consonant/vowel sounds that I struggled with.
12 de jan de 2025
Moonyoung Choi
14 Inglês aulas
Dave is a wonderful teacher: kind, patient, professional, and genuinely funny. Sometime I even wonder if he's human.
17 de mar de 2026
Paweł Łączny
32 Inglês aulas
Escolha do professor
David is very professional teacher. I like learning Business English with him!
2 de abr de 2025
Moonyoung Choi
14 Inglês aulas
The best English teacher I have ever met. Professional and patient—100% recommended.
1 de abr de 2026
Ambire a Torino
1 Inglês aula
Dave is a very good teacher.He quickly grasp my words.Help me a lot.
6 de mar de 2026
Aula Experimental
USD 8.99
O pagamento final será efetuado em dólares americanos