From United StatesLiving in Chicago, United States (03:48 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 31, 2014
I really enjoy the English language and love to hear people speak. I also enjoy editing papers to further writers' creativity. I am also an accomplished potter as well as a writer and active reader.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching ESL for several years and provide topics to stimulate conversation. My style is informal. I expect that most English learners in my classes know the basic English grammar rules so my focus is to enable non-native speakers to become more comfortable using the language in a practical way.
My lessons & teaching style
We discuss a wide variety of topics and I am willing to learn with students about any subject, from nature to tech, food, travel, anything of interest that helps the English learner to become more comfortable. During our conversations, I gently remind students of proper grammar usage, encourage use of new vocabulary, and answer questions about the best way to communicate in English. For writing, I review work and offer suggestions to clarify meaning and encourage self-expression.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Articles and news
Certificates
CELTA - Cambridge University - 2014
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2014
Other - CELTACambridge University
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - EnglishUniversity of IllinoisSumma cum laude, writing and critical studies.
2018 - 2020
Master's - English/Creative WritingConverse College
Work Experience
1986 - Current
OwnerHartshorne and Associates - Chicago, United States
2016 - Current
TeacherStirling Hall - Lake Forest, United States
5.0
Rating
152
Students
2,912
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
152
Students
2912
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
62 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
English
B1 - C2Language Essentials2,624 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 30% off
Creative Writing
B2 - C2Language Essentials103 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
New! English editing
B2 - C2Language Essentials116 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
507 Reviews
dd8797
205 English lessons
David is quite nice and patient tutor. Thanks David.
Jan 30, 2021
c930ce
60 English lessons
Great as always!
Sep 29, 2020
5f2a94
42 English lessons
The topics he gives me are terrific! It’s always a pleasure and I like that is getting more and more challenging! Thank
you!
Sep 14, 2020
5f2a94
42 English lessons
Love the lesson as usual!
Dec 11, 2020
5f2a94
42 English lessons
Great conversations and good remarks which are helping me out!
Sep 21, 2020
23f3ea
41 English lessons
It was a great lesson ! Thank you very much , David:))