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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Khmer (Cambodian)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Khmer (Cambodian)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Cambridge, United Kingdom (23:30 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 10, 2019Me as a Teacher
The main areas of teaching English as a foreign language that I have specialized in are General English, Business English, English for Academic Purposes, Critical Thinking and IELTS exam Preparation. Over the last several years, I have taught on numerous pre-sessional courses for students preparing to take a BA or MA degree in UK or Australian based universities.
Over my teaching career, I have instructed students of various ages, nationalities and backgrounds and I have a lot of experience teaching learners on a one-to-one basis.
In terms of credentials, I have gained a BA in Music, an MA in Education, and the English Language teaching qualifications of CELTA and DELTA. My lessons & teaching style
Lessons will feature:
- Engaging activities and tasks relevant to the chosen subject area
- Regular practice in the four language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing (if suitable for the lesson type)
- Detailed written feedback provided at the end of each session
- Error correction relating to grammar, vocabulary & pronunciation (in verbal and written forms)
- A wide range of exercises and worksheets available to be completed during or outside of class
- Testing and assessment materials suitable for a given subject area (on request)
- Test practice and feedback for exam preparation classes
- Frequent reviews and recaps of materials and content previously coveredMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Masters of Arts in Education - University of Derby - 2018
Certificate verified
DELTA - Bell English - 2014Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Certificate verified
CELTA - British Study Centres - 2011Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Certificate verified
BA Music Hons - Kingston University - 2009
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2018
Master's - Masters of Arts in Education
2011 - 2011
Bachelor’s - (CELTA) Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
2006 - 2009
Bachelor’s - BA Music Hons
2012 - 2014
Master's - (DELTA) Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
Pre-sessional Teacher• EAP teacher, instructing learners on a pre-sessional course in key academic language skills prior to their commencement of BA or MA studies
2011 - 2019
EFL/EAP Teacher• Full-time General English, IELTS Preparation and EAP Teacher, instructing Up-Int and Advanced levels students, with ages ranging from 16-25
• EAP instructor for adult scholarship learners aiming to take an MA on a pre-departure training course
• Contributed to development of course lesson materials for 'Academic Reading and Vocabulary' and 'Critical Thinking'
• Employment was not continuous through the years listed, but included numerous extended breaks (from 3 to 18 months)
2014 - 2015
EFL Teacher• EAP teacher, instructing learners on a year-long academic Foundation course in IELTS training and academic language skills
• The teaching position included instruction for FCE and CAE exam preparation in reading and listening skills, and developing students’ spoken fluency and accuracy for speaking assessments
2014 - 2014
EFL Teacher• Teaching General English, Business English and English for Specific Purposes to learners aged between 18 and 45 on a one-to-one basis
• Selecting and preparing appropriate materials for individual students in order to put together a syllabus which would enable them to reach their desired educational goals
• Lessons took place with 8-10 specific learners for 45 minutes - 1 hour over the course of each week
2011 - 2011
EFL Teacher• Teaching General English to Intermediate Upper Intermediate and Advanced level students aged from 16-18 in multilingual classes
• Teaching focus on the systems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as developing productive skills
• I worked in the same role in the summers of 2012 and 2013.
5.0
Rating
122
Students
1,578
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
53 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Critical Thinking
B1 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Conversation and Speaking Practice
A1 - C2Conversation434 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 15% off
General English
A2 - C2Language Essentials541 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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130 Reviews
fd4385
16 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
A very pleasant and interesting lesson. I was surprised by the speed of Nick's writing, he recorded all the mistakes which I did and corrected them. That was really wonderful and helpful. Thank you very much!
Nov 10, 2020
8fa526
31 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nick corrects every slight mistake. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help in terms of grammar and pronunciation.
Apr 9, 2020
dd7c8b
58 English lessons
A great lesson. Thank you!
May 3, 2021
926ece
37 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wow! I am absolutely impressed. Hands down Nick is a wonderful teacher of English. Having had lots of experience with different teachers and just one lesson with Nick I can already be adamant that I finally have found a true professional, with whom I am going to continue my way to fluency and accuracy in the English language!
Sep 14, 2020
0b6de8
16 English lessons
Nick is always very well prepared and responds in detail to every question.
May 16, 2021
b15390
1 English lesson
He was very nice. I'd like to take his lesson again!
Apr 18, 2021
Trial Lesson
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