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🌍 Dana Foreign University Application Coach: TOEFL/IELTS, University Prep, Business English

UCLA Linguistics/Education BA
1440English Sessions Completed

Introduction

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EnglishNative
JapaneseC2 Proficient
Mandarin ChineseB2 Upper-Intermediate
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🏆 Linguistics & Education degree from UCLA (#1 public university in the US) 🏆 TEFL certified 🏆 8+ years of experience teaching in the US, Japan and China 🏆 Specializing in TOEFL/IELTS, Business English 🏆 Former instructor and counselor for foreign university applicants (universities in the US, Canada, UK, Australia) 🏆Proficient in Japanese (fluent) and Mandarin (intermediate) Helped Chinese and Japanese students get accepted into: 🇺🇸 NYU, Purdue, UCs (inc. UCLA and Berkeley), USC, UT Austin, UMich, etc. 🇬🇧 UCL, Manchester, U. of Edinburgh 🇦🇺 U. of Queensland 🇯🇵 Waseda, Keio, Sophia, GMARCH ⭐⭐⭐⭐Congrats to these high-scoring students⭐⭐⭐⭐ TOEFL 🔹Ryan: 107 🔹Yuka: 110 🔹Jacqueline: 97 🔹Erika: 102 🔹Kai: 95 IELTS 🔹Lisa: 7.0 🔹Li: 6.5 🔹Jane: 6.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price Adjustment Notice Effective October 16th, 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Please refer to the announced prices; DO NOT purchase courses directly through the system) Due to system limitations preventing price adjustments, we hereby announce the following price adjustments: Students purchasing courses will receive exclusive course packages. Therefore, please refrain from purchasing courses directly through the system to ensure the availability of course slots. The prices for individual 50-minute sessions (Taiwanese currency amounts subject to exchange rate fluctuations) are as follows: 🍀 1 session of 50 minutes: NT$1,313.86 (US$40.7) 🍀 5 sessions of 50 minutes: NT$1,247.68 (US$38.65) 🍀 10 sessions of 50 minutes: NT$1,182.47 (US$36.63) 🍀 20 sessions of 50 minutes: NT$1,116.78 (US$34.595) ✅All classes are customized ✅All classes are engaging and student-centered 【TOEFL and IELTS】 🌟Weekly homework assignments to prepare you for the exam 🌟Reading: choose a passage that I can help you with 🌟Speaking: timed practices to prepare you for the actual exam! 🌟Writing: will edit and provide feedback on essays! 【University Preparation】 📝University application help (Common App and individual universities) 📝Essay editing and feedback 📝Interview practice 📝Help with university courses; will provide homework and specific coursework to prepare you for university courses 【High School, International School, and International Baccalaureate】 📝Coursework help for international school students and students studying at foreign high schools (or other English programs) 📝IB Diploma Graduate with a 3.9 GPA → will help with English/Literature, History, Biology, Mandarin, Japanese, etc. 【Conversation】 🌟Practice REAL English used by native speakers. 🌟Daily life, work, school, travel, or any other topics you're interested in! 🌟Customized lessons with PPTs that you can review at home 🌟Improve your pronunciation and grammar! 🌟Be able to give your opinion on a variety of topics! What you will get during the lessons 😊Fun, friendly learning environment 😊Many opportunities to practice speaking 😊Feedback (verbal + PPTs) 😊Sentences, meanings and pronunciation will be written for you 😊Can explain in Japanese or Mandarin if needed What you will get after the lessons 🏆 Be more confident in your speaking 🏆 I will send you the PPT so you can review! 🏆 Learning resources 🏆 Get one step closer to reaching your goal, whether it be English for daily life, school, work, or an exam! Click on the “book trial” button so we can get to know each other and create a learning plan just for you! 😊 ❗️Classroom Rules ❕ ↘️ Bring your pen and a notebook to collect useful expressions in class. ↘️ Always check your connection and devices before class starts. ↘️ Cancel the class 24 hours before class. If you have to cancel a class within 24 hours, be sure you notify me through What’s App/AT Chat
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Group Lessons

Around 40% off compared to 1-on-1 lessons🔥 Limited discount seats!
if you need your score ASAP (within 3 months) 🍀TOEFL or IELTS Speaking/Writing Bootcamp($399+AmazingTalker tax=$438.9)🍀 Purpose: for students who want to focus on their speaking/writing skills and work on them intensively in a short period of time 🏆4 weeks x 3 classes [12 group classes + 2 private lessons] 🏆Generally 2-3 students 🏆M/W/F or T/Th/Sat 🏆Pre-test & a post-test 🏆2 individual sessions [mid- and final consultations] Weeks 1-2: Speaking Weeks 3-4: Writing ✅What you receive: class recordings, templates, sample answers, and drills ✅Personalized advice and chances to practice with your peers! ☆彡 ~if you need your score within a year or two~ 🍀TOEFL or IELTS Speaking/Writing Weekend Classes🍀 ($28/class ➔ 10-class S/W = $280 or 20-class full package set = $560) Purpose: for students who want to focus on their speaking/writing skills and work on them over a longer period of time (i.e. your application deadline is next year, or you are busy with work/school) 🏆10 classes, 1 Speaking &/or 1 Writing class per weekend 🏆Generally 2-3 students 🏆Usually Sunday mornings (ask me for the schedule!) 🏆Covers all common speaking topics & writing question types ✅What you receive: class recordings, templates, sample answers, and drills ✅Personalized advice and chances to practice with your peers! ☆彡
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226 English course reviews

  • Anonymous
    Apr 27, 2024
    Thank you for the trial lesson! It was easy to understand and I was able to have an outlook on my studies.
  • fykkpdtq26
    Feb 19, 2024
    Dana is a patient teacher who will provide you with appropriate teaching plans and will provide tests to test your English proficiency
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Performance History

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Experiences

  • 2015 - 2022 Self-employed
  • 2018 - 2018 UCLA volunteer
  • 2019 - 2021 Ryugaku Johokan
  • 2019 - 2020 Waseda University volunteer
  • 2021 - 2022 Japan Student Services Association (JASSO)
  • 2021 - 2022 TOFL Seminar
  • 2022 - 2022 Self-employed

Educations

  • 2017 - 2020 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Asian Linguistics, Education

Certifications

  • 120-Hour TEFL Certification

Experiences
  • 2015 - 2022 Self-employed
  • 2018 - 2018 UCLA volunteer
  • 2019 - 2021 Ryugaku Johokan
  • 2019 - 2020 Waseda University volunteer
  • 2021 - 2022 Japan Student Services Association (JASSO)
  • 2021 - 2022 TOFL Seminar
  • 2022 - 2022 Self-employed
Educations
  • 2017 - 2020

    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

    Asian Linguistics, Education

Certifications
  • 120-Hour TEFL Certification

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    • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

    Lesson duration

    • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
    • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
    • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

    Instructions

    • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
    • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

    Refund policy

    • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
    • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
    How to book
    • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
    • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
    • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
    Lesson duration
    • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
    • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
    • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
    Instructions
    • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
    • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
    Refund policy
    • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
    • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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