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My lessons & teaching style

From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (07:20 UTC-05:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jul 14, 2020

Hello everyone! I'm Melissa. I'm a little late to join italki but I'm finally here and am so thrilled. There's a little part of me from all over the world but for the sake of time, let's say that I am from New York City. I've been to 40 countries. I'm all about culture, travel, languages and connecting with others. Having lived in Spain and traveled extensively to different non-English speaking places, I've had to push myself to communicate and connect with locals in order to make the most of my experiences. In addition to English, I speak French and Spanish and am currently learning Portuguese.

Me as a Teacher

I know what it's like to learn a foreign language-- from the exciting feeling when words are clicking to the not so exciting feeling when you may feel frustrated. I've been in your shoes so I can definitely relate. Over the last ten years, I've taught in formal and informal settings and have helped students of different ages and levels achieve their goals. During my time in Spain, I taught English in an elementary school and worked as a tutor. I also had a LOT of language exchanges with adults that was beneficial for both parties. I've been teaching elementary school aged kids at an IB school for the past 4 years. I am patient, likable, and strict--the perfect recipe for a great teacher.

My lessons & teaching style

For English learners with a fair or intermediate level, I believe that conversing is the most effective way to improve your skills so I am open to having a discussion on your interests and topics of your choice, whether that is sports, travel, politics, fashion, and so on. If you prefer a more rigid and structured program, I am also happy to incorporate it into your class. With me, you'll feel so relaxed and comfortable that you won't even feel like you're in a class. Whatever your goals, I will prepare lessons that will support them and help you achieve them with confidence, fluency, and ease.

My teaching material

Audio files
Image files
Text Documents
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Presentation slides/PPT
Quizzes

4.9

Rating

Students

265

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

4.9

Rating

Students

265

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

29 lessons completed

USD 8.00+

English Vocabulary for Beginners

A1 - B1

Language Essentials

84 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Package with 7% off

Are you ready to chit chat? -Conversation Practice

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

152 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Package with 7% off

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84 Reviews

07ce63

56 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Today the class was excellent, like all the others. Teacher Melissa makes every day of class I take with her enjoyable and efficient. Thank you for everything teacher Melissa, you make me learn more every day. 🤍

Sep 19, 2020

93064f

22 English lessons

👍

May 27, 2021

93064f

22 English lessons

bien bien

May 20, 2021

2699b5

23 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I had a great time chatting with Melissa, as always. Today we read and discussed a very interensting article about the Uyhgurs. Looking forward to our next meeting!

Sep 1, 2020

93064f

22 English lessons

Genial

May 25, 2021

93064f

22 English lessons

Fine as usual.

May 13, 2021