Caterina
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Caterina
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Spanish
Professional teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Spanish
Professional teacher with over 20 years of experience.
From AustraliaLiving in Sydney, Australia (08:32 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 13, 2015Interest topicFilms & TV SeriesWritingReading
Hello, you can see in the video that I am a professional teacher occasionally tutoring from home. I have had a long career in adult education, in Australia where I grew up, and overseas. I taught English, supported vocational education, and worked in online course development. I don’t teach online every day so being an iTalki teacher is an additional interest I sometimes do. I have limited availability so please check my schedule. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, pilates, swimming, and cinema. I love learning about other cultures. I’ve lived in Rome and Istanbul, in Buenos Aires and Bhutan, and travelled in North and South America and Asia.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching for over 20 years. I love helping students from other cultures learn to understand English so that it empowers them in the world. First, I would like to find out why you are here. Are you an independent learner but just want some extra tips and support? Are you a student in class who needs to improve weak areas? Are you returning to study or work? Are you learning for fun? Next, I will support you with your language-learning goals. It is important to discuss your learning needs so book a trial lesson with me first so I can check your skills. Note: I also have an approved Working With Children Clearance from the Australian Government.My lessons & teaching style
I do not teach test preparation. I teach language in context and focus on the practice of the four macro-skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. I can help you with any pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and writing weaknesses. I use a mix of current media and teaching resources and prompts while we speak online.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Certificate III in Spanish - TAFE NSW - 2008
Certificate uploaded
Graduate Diploma in Teaching - University of NSW - 1992
Certificate uploaded
Education
1993 - 1994
Master's - English literature
1994 - 1997
Other - TESOL
Work Experience
2003 - 2021
ESL teacher and Learning design officer
2012 - 2018
Learning designer
2014 - 2014
TESOL teacher
2001 - 2002
TESOL teacher
5.0
Rating
69
Students
463
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
35 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice15 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
ENGLISH PHONICS FOR CHILDREN
A1 - C2General115 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 11% off
ENGLISH CONVERSATION AND PRONUNCIATION
A1 - C2Conversation Practice247 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 11% off
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND JOB APPLICATIONS
A1 - C2Business23 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 20% off
ENGLISH WRITING AND READING
A1 - C2General13 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
74 Reviews
Leo
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always enjoy my lessons with Caterina! She has been very helpful to improve my speaking, and I also like the dynamic of the lessons!
Apr 19, 2019
Sunny
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Caterina has helped me a lot with pronunciation and Australian accent. She has multiple resources so it's very helpful to practice!
Dec 17, 2018
Andrea Cespedes
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It has been very useful each class preparing my CV and my answers for interviews. I have gained confidence step by step. Caterina has material every class which helps me a lot with my work goals.
May 30, 2018
Youngji, Jiji Kim
6 English lessons
Classes with her are always enjoyable and helpful. I'm already looking forward to the next class :)
Jan 12, 2022
Youngji, Jiji Kim
6 English lessons
I really enjoy studying with Caterina. She is passionate and supportive of the class :)
Dec 15, 2021
Youngji, Jiji Kim
6 English lessons
I had a so great time with Caterina. She is passionate about teaching and I enjoyed the lesson with the materials she prepared.
제가 트라이얼수업 세 번째였는데, 트라이얼수업하는을 자료까지 준비한 선생님은 처음이었어요. 그만큼 시간허투루 쓰지않는 선생님인것같아서 믿음이 확 갔습니다! 잘 가르쳐 주시고, 저는 수업 주기적으로 받을생각입니다 ^^
Nov 29, 2021
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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