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From United KingdomLiving in Cambridge, United Kingdom (05:39 UTC+00:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jun 23, 2016

I am a highly qualified professional exam teacher and British English native speaker, vital for Cambridge Exams and IELTS. I live near Cambridge, where I have worked in what I think are some of the best language schools. These days, I spend most of my time teaching students on italki and looking after my family. I also like spending time decorating and working on the interior design of my house, so you could say, I am quite creative. In my spare time, I meet up with friends for coffee and cake, my vices, and doing healthier things, like walking my dog and doing Pilates. I love meeting new people and finding out about their lives. I would say people and different cultures fascinate me!

Me as a Teacher

I am a highly qualified (DELTA module one) professional teacher working in Cambridge, United Kingdom with over ten years' experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language and in particular, exam preparation courses, in the classroom and over two years' experience teaching online. I specialise in exam courses, such as the Cambridge Exams (the First, and Advanced) and IELTS, with students benefiting from my high-level of knowledge in improving skills, such as speaking and writing, as well as, accuracy in word usage and grammar.

My lessons & teaching style

Using a wide variety of materials, I aim to improve not only your exam skills, but also your general English knowledge. This means you can expect to improve your grammar and vocabulary through web links and a mix of course book material. I will guide you through the exam preparation process, but focusing mostly on your needs. If required, I will teach you writing styles, inviting you to submit written work from which further learning takes place. Plenty of speaking practice is also encouraged in order to build confidence when speaking about a variety of topics. Strategies can be discussed and constructive feedback to test practice will be given to help you to refine your answers.

My teaching material

PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments

Certificates

Delta Module One - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - 2016Advanced level, professional teacher training qualification. Course focus: understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching.

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CELTA - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations - 2004English as a Foreign Language teaching qualification

Certificate verified

Education

1989 - 1993

Bachelor’s - Public RelationsBournemouth University

Work Experience

2012 - 2015

English Language TeacherABC Languages - Cambridge, United KingdomPrimarily teaching General English and Cambridge exams to adults for this small family-run school. However, for one year, I was the Academic Leader, which included placing students in classes, organising teachers and selecting course books.

2011 - 2011

English Language TeacherKaplan International Colleges - Manchester, United KingdomI taught both General English and IELTS exam classes to mixed nationality classes.

2004 - 2009

English Language TeacherThe Language School of Ireland - Dublin, IrelandI taught mono-lingual and mixed nationality classes from Basic to Advanced levels, including Cambridge Exams, Business and Conversation English.

2009 - 2010

Teaching AssistantBorthyn Primary School - Ruthin, North Wales, United KingdomThis was a course placement in a local primary school working with teachers in classrooms and supporting the pupils’ learning process. Work included assisting pupils with learning difficulties on tasks, organising resources for whole class activities and taking small groups of children for specific tasks.

2016 - 2016

TeacherBell Cambridge - Cambridge, United KingdomI was teaching General English in the mornings and skills classes such as reading and writing in the afternoons.

2016 - Current

English Teacheritalki teacher - Cambridge, United KingdomI have been working online via italki, teaching adults and teenagers, both in General English and exam preparation.

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141

Students

2,564

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

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5.0

Rating

141

Students

2564

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

67 lessons completed

USD 15.00+

General English

B1 - C2

Language Essentials

224 lessons completed

USD 35.00

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

691 Reviews

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142 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

I'd been doing a CAE preparation course with Fiona and I passed the exam with flying colours. I had a lot of problems with my speaking and writing but now I can easily write an essay without spelling mistakes, which is a real breakthrough for me. I gained confidence in my speaking and enriched my vocabulary. I even started using some idioms and I sound more natural now. I'd like to thank Fiona for her priceless help and kindness. She's the best teacher I've ever had! It's a pleasure to work with such an agreeable person. She is just a brilliant teacher - knowledgeable, approachable, inspirational.

Jun 24, 2019

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21 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Thank you so much for helping me improve my English writing and speaking. I’m always happy to have lessons with you. The suggestions you gave to me were all useful for me. I hope I can reach my goal on IELTS test this time. Many thanks!(≧▽≦)

Dec 14, 2018