Kati Dirks
Bio:
My name is Katherine (Kati). I am an avid traveler, that has lived in and visited countries such as Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Australia. I am a passionate teacher that implements true empathy and understanding within my classes to create a comfortable environment for you to expand without limits and work towards your goals. I have my TEFL Certification, and am currently studying for my ELE Certification to further my knowledge of effectively teaching children and adolescence Spanish.
My teaching methodology:
- Effective classes based on immediate immersion and speaking.
- Classes personalized for your specific goals.
- Games that focus on repetition and imagery.
- Energetic and engaging classes that keep you focused while having fun.
My teaching background:
My teaching background includes guiding private tutoring lessons with children and adolescences between the ages of 10-16 years as well as adults looking to work towards their goal of fluency living in Costa Rica. I have translated for students who are native Spanish speakers in academic settings and through interpretation work been able to effectively teach children English phrases to properly communicate their necessities. I have taught private English classes to students and adults studying English in South America as apart of volunteer service and have been most fulfilled being able to contribute my knowledge to build the communicative skills of others.
My background outside of teaching:
From my travels I have learned so much about cultural sensitivity and am able to connect with deep conversations in both of the languages I speak. I value all of the people that I have met and shown me new perspectives. I believe that everyone is a student and everyone is a teacher and deeply value being able to connect with people in the way that I do, which is genuine and empathetic. I love to learn! It is a gift in my life to expand my knowledge. I hope we can have a positive exchange and meet each other with respect and compassion.
