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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner

Age: 18+

Speaks Spanish, English

Teaching since 2016

BA Psychology

Needing direction? Wanting advice? Looking for a different perspective? Let's talk.

Helping people from around the world by using what I know from my various experiences is my goal. If you're seeking advice and direction for even the most random thing, let's talk. Why me? I am a multipotentialite. I've been a tutor, telephone operator, assemblyman, printer, graphic designer, computer repair tech, imagery analyst, tax preparer, cashier, bookkeeper, receptionist, dance & fitness instructor, public speaker, helicopter pilot, assistant property manager, salesperson, and online ESL teacher! For the last seven years, I have been talking with people from different countries to help them learn English. In the process, I have met many wonderful people that have shown me that I can help in different areas of their lives as well. Thanks to these experiences, I am studying to get my life coach certification and I have joined TakeLessons to continue growing and helping.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

4 PM-4:45 PM

5 PM-5:45 PM

Tuesday

5:45 PM-6:30 PM

Wednesday

4 PM-4:45 PM

5 PM-5:45 PM

Thursday

5:45 PM-6:30 PM

Friday

3 PM-3:45 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

20 minutes

$15

40 minutes

$25

About Melina S.

4.7

(7)

Howdy! I'm from San Antonio, Texas in the United States. I speak English with a regular American accent, I also speak Spanish fluently. I have also had the pleasure to work with many Brazilian students over the past 7 years, so I can communicate a little in Portuguese. I like to travel, dance, read books, and play with my two dogs. I enjoy teaching because it allows me to meet many people from around the world and learn about different cultures. I look forward to meeting you. "Do you know what a foreign accent is? It's a sign of bravery."-Amy Chua, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

ReviewsWrite a review

71%

29%

4.7

7 Reviews

NARDOS

Online

Thank you i enjoyed the class

Posted Mar 28, 2024

Doris

Student's home

Good teacher my English clase

Posted Dec 10, 2023

Edna

Teacher's studio

Thank you for everything I like my English class

Posted Dec 7, 2023

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Experience

Senior Teacher

Jun, 2015 - Mar, 2022

Education First

• Instructor to adult learners from over 120 countries. • Access to EF’s innovative conversational lesson plans to lead classes and can create my own material, based on student requests. • Work independently and have familiarity with the EF’s online platform. • Native English speaker. • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. • Excellent cultural awareness, communication and motivational skills, as well as a commitment to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.

Education

AAS Web Graphic Design

Sep, 1999 - Oct, 2001

San Antonio College

BA Psychology

Aug, 2023

The University of Texas at San Antonio

AA Psychology

May, 2022 - May, 2023

St. Philip's College

AAS Print Graphic Design

Sep, 1999 - Oct, 2001

San Antonio College

Certifications

TESOL & TEFL

Jul, 2015

TESOL & TEFL

Teflen Training College Elementary 40 hour course

Affiliations

Phi Theta Kappa

Oct, 2001

The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa shall be to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa shall provide opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

National Society of Leadership and Success

Mar, 2023

The Society is an organization that helps people discover and achieve their goals. The Society offers life-changing lectures from the nation's leading presenters and a community where like-minded, success-oriented individuals come together and help one another succeed. The Society also serves as a powerful force of good in the greater community by encouraging and organizing action to better the world.