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From United KingdomLiving in Manchester, United Kingdom (21:33 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 27, 2019Me as a Teacher
I have been a professional teacher, teaching English in the UK since 1990. In 2002 I qualified as a teacher of English as a foreign language (TEFL) with business and I have very much enjoyed this aspect of my work since then. I often work with students who have literacy and language difficulties and in this role my teaching includes every level of the English language, from the smallest unit of sound, the phoneme, to whole texts. My lessons & teaching style
I have trained to Masters level in teaching English to students with additional needs and I am skilled in designing and delivering individualized language programmes to meet the needs and interests of my students. I encourage the use of media in my teaching, for example English films and television programmes, radio programmes, newspapers, books and magazines. For students learning for business purposes, I encourage the use of professional documents, texts and media related to their professional field. I have trained in coaching and counselling and I recognize the value of these skills in encouraging my students when the learning becomes tough and their motivation is at risk.Certificates
Language and Communication Impairment in Children - University of Sheffield - 2015This masters degree required me to study the development of language and literacy and included a research project on the theme of specific language difficulty.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Edge Hill University - 2015This qualification allows me to work as a specialist teacher for students with specific numeracy difficulties.
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Dyslexia) - Edge Hill University - 2014This qualification allows me to work as a specialist teacher for students with specific literacy difficulties.
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DELE - Nivel B1 - Instituto Cervantes - 2010
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Human Givens Diploma in Counselling - European Therapy Studies Institute - 2005This is a counselling diploma, I think my counselling skills are very helpful in my language teaching as students often become anxious when speaking in a new language.
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T.E.F.L. With Business - Global English - 2002150 hours teaching practice
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T.E.F.L. With Business - Global English - 2002150 hours of teaching practice
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PGCE Middle School Education - University of Warwick - 1990This certificate qualifies me to teach general subjects, including English, in primary and secondary schools in the UK.
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BSc Hons Microbiology and Virology - University of Warwick - 1985
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Education
2012 - 2015
Master's - Language and CommunicationLanguage and Communication Impairment in Children. I studied the way in which language develops typically, a range of language impairments and effective intervention strategies to work with children and adults with language and learning development. During this course of study I carried out a research study into the development of syntax in the English language.
2002 - 2002
Bachelor’s - TEFL with Business Cert
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - PGCE Specialist Dyscalculia Training
1989 - 1990
Bachelor’s - Post Graduate Certificate in Education
2002 - 2002
Bachelor’s - TEFL with Business Cert
2012 - 2014
Bachelor’s - PGCE Specialist Dyslexia Training
Work Experience
2010 - 2019
Specialist Teacher and AssessorI am a Specialist Teacher in special education, I teach students with literacy difficulties and including dyslexia and English as an additional language.
In this role I carry out assessments for the purpose of diagnosis and deliver multisensory literacy programmes and English language programmes to individuals and small groups of students.
2014 - 2019
Associate TutorI deliver the PGCE Specialist Dyslexia Training AMBDA/APS/ATS course, for which I have also written course materials. In this role I have mentor adults working at post graduate level, including students for whom English is an additional language.
2003 - 2010
Head of English and CommunicationFernhurst School was a secondary school for students from 11-16 years of age. I managed the
Communication faculty, which encompassed English, Literacy and Modern Foreign Languages.
2004 - 2006
English TeacherIn this role I taught children from 7-16 years of age, across 3 key stages, and I had responsibility for teaching English at Key Stage 3.
1999 - 2004
Inclusion TeacherIn this role I supported students with additional needs to access learning in mainstream schools. Bolton is a thriving multicultural city with many students requiring support for English as an additional language.
1993 - 1998
Primary School TeacherI was a primary school teacher, teaching the whole curriculum including English and Maths.
1985 - 1990
Medical Laboratory Scientific OfficerI worked in the Microbiology Department (Pathology) of an NHS hospital, where I analysed clinical samples. I feel that having held this post is helpful to me in being an italki teacher as it demonstrates that I have experience and subject specific knowledge in the field of science and medicine.
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Rating
109
Students
689
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
70 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversation with Correction
A1 - C2Conversation265 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 4% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials237 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 40% off
Availability
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44 Reviews
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75 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diane is my the best teacher I've ever had!
Sep 8, 2020
6252d7
16 English lessons
Diane is very supportive, and she will help you gain confidence in your language skill in no time.
May 24, 2021
17755d
5 English lessons
Very enjoyable class!
May 15, 2021
6252d7
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My best iTalki experience so far. Diane is passionate about teaching, She helps to learn a lot of nuances of the language with plenty of examples. I really enjoy her lessons.
May 23, 2020
17755d
5 English lessons
very nice！Diane is so erudite and amazing ，talking with her is trully a pleasure！🥰
May 17, 2021
6854a7
1 English lesson
Diane is active and passionate.I really enjoyed talking time.Thank U:)
May 15, 2021
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