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Tana Arnoldsen
5.0
United States•
5:12 AM (GMT+01:00)
English
80
1.430
English
80
1.430
Speaks
Italian
C2
,French
C2
,Spanish
C1
,German
B1
About Me
I have over 20 years of experience teaching English;
two language-teaching Master's degrees;
certified US high school English teacher.
My students say:
"Tana is the by far best teacher I found on Verbling. I've found so many good teachers here, but Tana beats them all. Super competent, super engaged, with a very strong culture about language and a true passion for teaching. A+++"
Many students are recommendations from current students.
I teach all levels, beginner to advanced -- lessons targeted to your level and goals, with continuous feedback.
- TOEFL and other tests
- Pronunciation
- Business English, etc.
Fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, intermediate German.
Have taught in Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and the USA.
Advice on CV editing, interviews, and speech prep, etc.
Let's go!
Read Moretwo language-teaching Master's degrees;
certified US high school English teacher.
My students say:
"Tana is the by far best teacher I found on Verbling. I've found so many good teachers here, but Tana beats them all. Super competent, super engaged, with a very strong culture about language and a true passion for teaching. A+++"
Many students are recommendations from current students.
I teach all levels, beginner to advanced -- lessons targeted to your level and goals, with continuous feedback.
- TOEFL and other tests
- Pronunciation
- Business English, etc.
Fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, intermediate German.
Have taught in Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and the USA.
Advice on CV editing, interviews, and speech prep, etc.
Let's go!
My trial lessons
During our 30-minute trial lesson:
We meet! :D
We discuss your English-learning goals & motivations
We gauge your English level
We set short- & long-term goals
We do a quick mini lesson where you see:
- Materials
- Verbling tools
- If my teaching style is a good fit!
You leave motivated with goals, your English level, study tips, & homework if desired!
See you soon! :)
Read MoreWe meet! :D
We discuss your English-learning goals & motivations
We gauge your English level
We set short- & long-term goals
We do a quick mini lesson where you see:
- Materials
- Verbling tools
- If my teaching style is a good fit!
You leave motivated with goals, your English level, study tips, & homework if desired!
See you soon! :)
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
4 years ago 
100.00%1.430 
26.4 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
American English
Résumé
Education
2017 - 2019
M.A. Teaching English
Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT
US licensed to teach English
1996 - 2001
M.A. French
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Full scholarship. Advanced-High French Level, Language Teaching Pedagogy
1994 - 1996
ESL Instructor
Humanitarian Volunteer - Asuncion, Paraguay
Volunteer ESL Instructor
1991 - 1994
B.A. French and Political Science with University Honors
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Completed double B.A. on scholarship
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
ESL School/State Liasison
Sanpete County School District - Sanpete County, Utah
Teach/Test ESL, AdvocateTranslate for ESL students, Translate for parents/adminstrators Spanish/English
2018 - 2019
Demonstration Teacher
Walden School of Liberal Arts - Provo, UT
Taught high school International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme English
2015 - 2018
ESL Instructor
Fort Rucker Army Community Service Center - Fort Rucker, AL
ESL Instructor
2012 - 2015
ESL Instructor
USAG Garmisch, Germany - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Volunteer ESL Instructor
2003 - 2012
University French Instructor
Utah Valley University - Orem, UT
Taught immersive French to College students with comprehensive input pedagogy
1999 - 2001
English as a Second Language Teacher
Oxford Language Institute - Orem, UT, USA
Taught English to international students of all ages and language levels
1996 - 2001
University French Instructor
Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Taught immersive French to College students with comprehensive input pedagogy
2021 - 0
US High School English Teacher
Lumen Scholar Institute - Orem, Utah
American High School English Teacher
2019 - 0
Verbling English Teacher
Verbling - Worldwide
Verbling English Teacher
Certifications
2020 - 2020
TEFL Qualifi Business English Certification
The TEFL Academy - Dublin, Ireland
Teaching Business English Course
2019 - 2019
TEFL Qualifi Level 5 Certificate
The TEFL Academy - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1EX, England
Accredited by QUALIFI; DEAC (Distance Education Accrediting Commision); AQC (Approved Quality Curriculum)