English teacher Purnima

Purnima

Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Hindi
Speaks
Bengali
Japanese
Thai
Other
Spanish
Compassionate, student-centered teacher living in the USA with over 15 years of teaching experience
From IndiaLiving in Jacksonville, United States (13:06 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 21, 2021
InterestsScienceTravelFilms & TV SeriesArtHistory
Hi everyone! My name is Purnima and I live in Jacksonville, Florida. I've worked as a university ESL instructor for more than 10 years and I have a Master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and have been teaching on italki for three years . I've lived in America for more than four years, and I've also lived in India for 20 years, and in Thailand for 17 years. I teach English and Hindi online and I have students from all different parts of the world. I've taken the TOEIC test and I have a perfect score of 990. I love Salsa and Bachata dancing, and I am a trained classical Indian dancer. I love travelling and have been to over thirty countries.
4.9
Rating
542
Students
2203
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

English Lessons

English
Hindi
Trial Lesson
416 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
English to improve Conversation skills (for all ages)
A1 -  C2

Conversation

928 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 6% off
English to improve Reading skills (all levels)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

28 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 6% off
Customizable English lesson (based on your requirements)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

332 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 6% off
English to improve Listening skills
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

11 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 6% off

Availability

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245 Reviews

All
English
Hindi
Student Summer
Summer
38 English lessons
Another good class as always.
Jun 15, 2025
Student Priyanka
Priyanka
7 Hindi lessons
I’m loving my lesson with Purnima! She’s gives the opportunity to freely talk in Hindi so you can practice everyday conversations. I really appreciate being able to customize what we go over for the lesson.
May 17, 2025
Student Summer
Summer
38 English lessons
Another good experience talking with Nima. Look forward to our next class. 😁
May 11, 2025
Student Nasir Thomas
Nasir Thomas
17 Hindi lessons
Another great lesson with Purnima. The lessons are catered to every day life so I feel like there are plenty of opportunities to talk about a wide range of topics and expand your vocabulary and understanding of Hindi.
Jun 12, 2025
Student Summer
Summer
38 English lessons
Another good class with Nima. We can talk about any topics. I will definitely continue to have more classes.
May 17, 2025
Student Anan
Anan
37 English lessons
My six-year-old son has been taking classes with Purnima for over six months now, and every Sunday morning, the first thing he asks for is his lesson with her. Her classes have become the highlight of his week, and his enthusiasm speaks volumes about how much he enjoys learning from her. Purnima is not only kind and patient but also incredibly skilled at making lessons engaging and educational. She has a natural ability to connect with young learners, keeping them motivated while ensuring they grasp new concepts at their own pace. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and tailored to each child’s needs, which has made a noticeable difference in my son’s confidence and progress. It’s rare to find a teacher who can hold a young child’s attention so effortlessly while fostering a genuine love for learning. We’re truly grateful to have Purnima as his teacher, and I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated, nurturing, and inspiring educator for their child.
May 11, 2025
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