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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
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Bulgarian
Spanish
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Bulgarian
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Plovdiv, Bulgaria (12:17 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 21, 2010Me as a Teacher
I teach General English (grammar), Business English and all Cambridge tests, including IELTS.
I also offer Interview and CV preparation for both work and academic purposes.
I can also provide proofreading for personal statements, academic papers, business plans, etc. My lessons & teaching style
I like to provide a friendly and supportive environment for lessons, and I encourage students to speak and use English as much as possible. I welcome students of any level and I'm happy to provide lessons for any purpose, including work, education, conversation, travel, etc.
I can create specific courses for you depending on your needs. I have lots of books and resources that can be used and adapted to help you achieve your goals. I like to do lots of practice on a particular topic in order to increase your ability and confidence. When you feel comfortable we can move on to more advanced topics.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Instructor Workshop - The British Council in Bulgaria - 2011An intensive course on how to prepare students for the four disciplines of the IELTS examination.
Certificate verified
Qualified Teacher Status - General Teaching Council for England - 2008This certificate allows me to teach in Secondary schools in the UK.
Certificate verified
Education
2000 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Electronic Communications EngineeringI had done an HND (equivalent to the first 2 years of a degree) and I did my final year on a part-time basis, whilst working full-time as an engineer.
2007 - 2008
Other - PGCE Secondary EducationA one year full-time post-graduate course on teaching mathematics in UK high schools.
Work Experience
2005 -
TeacherTeaching English to all ages and all levels.
2010 -
Online TeacherDelivering online lessons through Skype and other communications software.
1998 - 2003
Electronic Design EngineerWorking as an Engineer for a large electronics company before I was a teacher has given me a very good perspective on life and work. My experiences have been particularly important for teaching Business English, as I can use lots of real life examples and situations in my teaching.
4.9
Rating
253
Students
2,039
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
English Language Tutoring - Grammar and Fluency
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,110 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Business English Courses (General or Specific)
A1 - C283 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Interview, CV and cover letter Preparation
A1 - C286 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
IELTS Preparation
A1 - C2376 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 7% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation55 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
FCE, CAE, CPE and similar tests
A1 - C2192 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
517 Reviews
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97 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great class! Preparing the long turn speaking, collocations, and lots of tips, help, and advice. Thanks, Tim!
Mar 17, 2017
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41 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This lesson was excellent. Today we spoke a lot and practised Present Perfect. Thanks!
Nov 5, 2015
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1 English lesson
very nice lesson. Thank you
Nov 6, 2020
26c59a
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have to confess that Tim is the first teacher on italki who has managed to make me think in depth and thoroughly. I am looking forward to his demanding yet interesting lessons. Thank you very much.
Feb 28, 2017
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6 English lessons
Very nice. See you again!
Nov 20, 2020
6c91c7
6 English lessons
Tim is a responsible teacher, very recommodation.
Oct 30, 2020
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