👋 Hi, I’m Gina!

👩‍🏫 I'm a TESOL-Certified English instructor and a native English speaker from the United States. I have over 10 years of experience teaching adults of all levels in big classes, small groups, 1-to-1 tutoring, and online.

🌷 I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. I currently live in the beautiful state of North Carolina with my husband and our puppy. In my spare time, I enjoy learning about geography and history, playing video games, and growing my own flowers in the garden.

🗣️ I also enjoy learning languages. I used to live in South Korea, where I took Korean language courses. I’m also currently studying Spanish, and I hope to add more languages to the list in the future! My experience as both a language learner and teacher has made me aware of the excitement and challenges of living abroad and learning another language.

🌎 I currently teach English online independently and create online courses for students who are as passionate about English as I am. This is my dream job, and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to communicate with so many learners from around the world.

Education and Experience

  • Master of Education in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), SUNY Buffalo, 2017

  • Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Asian Studies, SUNY Buffalo, 2015

  • Over 10 years of experience helping adults of all levels in university classes, small groups, 1-on-1 tutoring, and online

  •  Taught hundreds of students from over 50 countries (and counting!)

A few words from some of my students over the years!

  • Saki H, Japan

    “Thanks to Gina, now I enjoy English conversation. Every meeting with her is fun, so time goes by quickly. I love her teaching style. The slides she makes are very effective and easy to understand, which is useful when reviewing.”

  • Simona M, Lithuania

    “I love lessons with Gina ;) She's a very kind and lovely teacher with a true passion for teaching English.”

  • Leslie N, Panama

    “Gina is a great teacher. She is very sweet and patient. I think her class makes me feel more confident when I try to speak. I really recommend her class.”

  • Maxi R, Argentina

    “The teacher I’ve been looking for for many years. Now I really feel that I am improving my English and advancing in all aspects, especially in my listening and speaking, which is what I was looking for.”

  • Marisa M, Brazil

    “Gina is very dedicated and explains very well. I feel her passion for teaching and this makes all the difference in learning because students feel motivated to study. She is always willing to answer questions.”

  • Irina M, Russia

    “Before meeting Gina, learning English was an insurmountable obstacle for me. Her love of language, enthusiasm, and approach to learning helped me take a significant step forward. Now I know that English is possible and interesting!”

  • Mayra G, Venezuela

    "Gina is a fantastic teacher. She listens to your needs, and explains with many examples and with different resources. I really like her lessons and I really appreciate all her tips.”