Lara Marks
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Lara Marks
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Fun and Friendly Native English Speaker! Let’s Take Your Conversational English to the Next Level! 🙌
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Other
Fun and Friendly Native English Speaker! Let’s Take Your Conversational English to the Next Level! 🙌
From United StatesLiving in Other, Turkey (08:40 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 24, 2024Interest topicTravelMusicFoodPets & AnimalsArt
I'm a passionate native English speaker from the USA with a wanderlust for cultures and languages. My life has been a whirlwind adventure, with over 50 countries explored, including 13 fantastic years spent living in Australia. My academic background reflects this diversity – I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Business Administration. This unusual combination allows me to approach English instruction from both creative and analytical perspectives.
Professionally, I've thrived in various fields, from the music industry to advertising sales and content writing. My biggest passion in life is to connect with people from all walks of life and share the beauty of this world.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I aim to help my students gain the confidence to speak English in any setting. My unique background makes me qualified to guide students on their conversational English journey. My students and I will enjoy exploring the expressive power of words. I believe it's important to find pleasure in the process and have fun while working on perfecting their language skills. I endeavor to teach in a lighthearted way that still prioritizes clear, concise, and engaging conversation to ensure clear communication and understanding in any situation. I also love to practice Spanish, so I would be the perfect teacher for native Spanish speakers seeking to improve their English.My lessons & teaching style
I believe the best way to learn is through engaging, interactive conversation. In my lessons, we will focus on discussing topics that pique the interest of my students. We will also role-play real-life scenarios to prepare them for potential interactions in the workplace and out in the world. The key is to have fun, practice consistently, and build confidence with each interaction. I'd like students to think of me as a fun and friendly guide on their English journey. No pressure, just a supportive environment where mistakes become opportunities to learn.My teaching material
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
Education
2012 - 2014
Master's - Master of Business Administration
2000 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Media & Performing Arts
Work Experience
2020 - 2023
Digital Marketing Virtual AssistantAs a Digital Marketing VA, I created original long-form SEO articles for clients from sectors including education, pet care and travel. My other responsibilities included writing ad copy, doing SEO research, creating social media and other web content, editing/proofreading, and other general digital marketing tasks.
2018 - 2020
Account Manager - Advertising SpecialistMy main responsibilities were business development, relationship management, sales and campaign management of integrated Out-of-Home media campaigns. Advertising campaigns included free postcard advertising, street posters, a digital screen network and other outdoor advertising for arts and culture, event and entertainment clients.
2014 - 2016
Senior Advertising Campaign MangerMy main duties consisted of business development, sales and account management for Australia’s only out-of-home media company specialising in free postcard advertising. I was responsible for managing a client base of over 600 contacts across the states of Victoria and Tasmania in Australia.
5.0
Rating
44
Students
140
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Starting to Get Confident with Conversational English
B1 - C2Conversation128 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 9% off
Committing to Improve Your Speaking and Listening Skills
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
7 Reviews
Bekzod Abdullayev
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lara is amazing teacher. I had a good experience. She speaks very clearly. The lessons were fun and I enjoyed.
Oct 4, 2024
Anming
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Lara makes practicing English fun and engaging. Great conversationalist 😊
Oct 3, 2024
Bella Wang
10 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
very good teacher and learn partner 🌹
Sep 30, 2024
xabier
8 English lessons
we really had fun! Thanks Lara!
Oct 3, 2024
Davi Quintino
18 English lessons
She’s awesome teacher
Sep 30, 2024
Sophia
1 English lesson
I enjoyed the lesson - it was engaging:))
Sep 26, 2024
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