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Tana Arnoldsen
5.0
United States•
11:03 PM (GMT+02:00)
English
80
1 589
English
80
1 589
Speaks
Italian
C2
,French
C2
,Spanish
C1
,German
B1
About Me
DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE: Dual Master's Language specialist with 12,000+ teaching hours (1,500+ on Verbling) and a 28-lesson student average.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Business Communication • Academic Writing & Test Prep (IELTS/TOEFL) • Accent & Pronunciation Refinement • Career Coaching (Presentations, Interviews, Speeches) • Reach Conversational Mastery
WELCOME TO MY CLASSROOM
Mastering a language should feel natural, structured, and empowering. With two Master’s degrees in language acquisition and over 25 years of classroom and online experience across four continents, I help students bridge the gap between basic fluency and true professional mastery.
My teaching philosophy centers on scaffolded learning: I provide the exact structural support, vocabulary (collocations), and real-time corrections you need until you confidently command the language on your own. Every session is tailored directly to your personal goals, career ambitions, and current interest areas in a supportive, zero-stress environment.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR BIG GOALS: My students average 28 lessons each because they build real, measurable progress toward their professional goals.
DUAL MASTER'S EXPERTISE:
M.A. in Teaching English and M.A. in Foreign Language Pedagogy, backed by US state teaching licensure and Level 5 TEFL/Business English certifications.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE & MULTILINGUAL INSIGHT:
Having lived and taught across Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and the US, I speak advanced Spanish, French, and Italian (plus intermediate German). I understand firsthand the structural differences native speakers face when acquiring English.
COMPREHENSIVE CAREER SUPPORT:
Specialized coaching for high-stakes interviews, corporate presentations, academic writing, and exam preparation.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY:
"Tana is by far the best teacher I have found on Verbling. Super competent, super engaged, with a deep understanding of language structure and a true passion for teaching. A+++"
LESSON STRUCTURE & COMMITMENTS:
PERSONALIZED PLANS: Customized feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and collocations during active discussion.
Prepare students for major career transitions, academic excellence, and conversational fluency.
Outside of teaching, I have a son currently studying at Harvard Law, and my daughter uses her fluent German language skills at a global airline. I live in Rome, and enjoy long-distance walking, learning about history, and Italian cooking!
I love working one-on-one to connect with learners and guide each student on their unique path to fluency.
Feel free to send me a message with any questions. I invite you to book a trial lesson today. I look forward to helping you reach your English goals!
Read MoreSPECIALIZATIONS: Business Communication • Academic Writing & Test Prep (IELTS/TOEFL) • Accent & Pronunciation Refinement • Career Coaching (Presentations, Interviews, Speeches) • Reach Conversational Mastery
WELCOME TO MY CLASSROOM
Mastering a language should feel natural, structured, and empowering. With two Master’s degrees in language acquisition and over 25 years of classroom and online experience across four continents, I help students bridge the gap between basic fluency and true professional mastery.
My teaching philosophy centers on scaffolded learning: I provide the exact structural support, vocabulary (collocations), and real-time corrections you need until you confidently command the language on your own. Every session is tailored directly to your personal goals, career ambitions, and current interest areas in a supportive, zero-stress environment.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR BIG GOALS: My students average 28 lessons each because they build real, measurable progress toward their professional goals.
DUAL MASTER'S EXPERTISE:
M.A. in Teaching English and M.A. in Foreign Language Pedagogy, backed by US state teaching licensure and Level 5 TEFL/Business English certifications.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE & MULTILINGUAL INSIGHT:
Having lived and taught across Europe, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and the US, I speak advanced Spanish, French, and Italian (plus intermediate German). I understand firsthand the structural differences native speakers face when acquiring English.
COMPREHENSIVE CAREER SUPPORT:
Specialized coaching for high-stakes interviews, corporate presentations, academic writing, and exam preparation.
WHAT STUDENTS SAY:
"Tana is by far the best teacher I have found on Verbling. Super competent, super engaged, with a deep understanding of language structure and a true passion for teaching. A+++"
LESSON STRUCTURE & COMMITMENTS:
PERSONALIZED PLANS: Customized feedback on grammar, pronunciation, and collocations during active discussion.
Prepare students for major career transitions, academic excellence, and conversational fluency.
Outside of teaching, I have a son currently studying at Harvard Law, and my daughter uses her fluent German language skills at a global airline. I live in Rome, and enjoy long-distance walking, learning about history, and Italian cooking!
I love working one-on-one to connect with learners and guide each student on their unique path to fluency.
Feel free to send me a message with any questions. I invite you to book a trial lesson today. I look forward to helping you reach your English goals!
My trial lessons
30-Minute Placement & Strategy Session
Feel free to message me before class with any specific topic, document, or goal you wish to focus on.
Otherwise, your initial session includes:
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION: A friendly assessment of your speaking fluency, sentence structure, and pronunciation.
CUSTOM ACTION PLAN: A targeted breakdown of key skill areas aligned with your goals.
REAL-TIME COACHING: Practical feedback and actionable tips delivered during the lesson.
Read MoreFeel free to message me before class with any specific topic, document, or goal you wish to focus on.
Otherwise, your initial session includes:
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION: A friendly assessment of your speaking fluency, sentence structure, and pronunciation.
CUSTOM ACTION PLAN: A targeted breakdown of key skill areas aligned with your goals.
REAL-TIME COACHING: Practical feedback and actionable tips delivered during the lesson.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a day 
8 years ago 
100.00%1 589 
28.9 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
Double B.A. on full 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)