Melissa

Teaching since:

2012

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Teaching. TEFL certificate.

Fun fact:

Melissa taught English to Chinese university students for 6 years, and currently teaches ESL to adult learners. She loves helping her students grow in their confidence in English, and learning more about them and their culture.

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