Matt
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Matt
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationI've been teachings children, teens and adults; grammar, chess and writing for over a decade.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationI've been teachings children, teens and adults; grammar, chess and writing for over a decade.
From United KingdomLiving in Washington, United States (08:22 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 21, 2021Interest topicFoodHistoryReadingScienceWriting
I am a qualified TEFL teacher and native English speaker with over 11 years of experience teaching and tutoring in-person and online. this includes classroom teaching (children 3-11), group teaching, and 1 on 1 tutoring. I have taught English, mathematics, science, chess, economics, and writing. I have lived in four different countries and I'm an expert at communicating with people from different cultures who speak different languages.
I love teaching andMe as a Teacher
I think that teaching should be fun, exciting, and engaging but also demanding rigorous, and with super-high expectations. I have endless time for excellent students and would hate to think that anyone left my classes without being an excellent user of English. My elementary school students could all speak English fluently, write coherent stories and essays in English and understand grammar terms and patterns. I use TPR for younger children along with gamification and multimedia.My lessons & teaching style
I like to include games and activities in my classes as well as general conversations, grammar, and writing. I speak at a normal pace and you'll get used to it and be able to communicate in real life. I write materials and apps for students when they need them. I use online quizzes, worksheets, videos, and games. I even made my own YouTube channel when students needed it during lockdown (https://youtu.be/pfBJSYublx8).
I think that if we make classes fun and expect a lot from students, we can achieve great things together.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
ITalki experience - Lots - 2024Aside from being a school teacher for 10 years, I have also taught over a 1,000 classes on Italki to kids.
Certificate verified
Italki - Italki - 2024Aside from teaching students test prep for over a decade in schools I have also done so on italki as pictures.
Certificate verified
TEFL - TEFL UK - 2021120 hour
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2009
Master's - Politics
Work Experience
2019 - 2021
Elementary school teacherHomeroom teacher- teaching English, science, math, and social studies.
2017 - 2019
English teacherIn charge of English and HW classes for students 3-16 years old. Including preparation for the KET, PET, FCE, IELTS, and GEPT exams.
2014 - 2017
English, Science ESL teacherIn charge of teaching young learners using TPR and project-bassed learning.
2013 - 2021
TutorI have tutored multiple students over this time period, normally 6 at any given time. There are some students who I started tutoring when they were 6 and they are now in high-school and we still have classes together.
2012 - 2013
High school teacherTeaching English classes to high-school students.
5.0
Rating
306
Students
2,222
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
188 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Articles and Conversations
B1 - C2Conversation542 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Science fun and theory for kids
A1 - C1Kids73 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off
Grammar from ground to growing
A1 - C1Kids507 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 6% off
Reading and Writing Excellence Achieved
B1 - C1Language Essentials514 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Cambridge exam practice: IELTS, FCE, PET, KET, FLYERS, etc.
B1 - C1Test Preparation243 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
Chess - from pawn to knight
A2 - C2Language Essentials155 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
83 Reviews
Virginia
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our daughter really enjoys learning chess with Matt, he is kind, funny and patient. They practice many exercises and puzzles and time flies for her. Looking forward to learn more!
Dec 23, 2023
赵莹191
45 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matt is so kind and patient.His classes are always full of fun.Games,songs,and humorous discourse…he’s like a big boy ,a good friend.My son loves him so much.and Matt will show his gentle side when my son meets some difficulties and lack of confidence. He even comforts my son in Chinese.Wow,he can speak Chinese.so cool !amazing!
thank you ，Matt. you're so great！
Sep 16, 2023
郭柚柚
51 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
今天主題是呼吸系統 老師非常認真的準備課程 還設計了有趣的問答題 孩子很喜歡 謝謝老師
Apr 25, 2022
Vicent Garcia
4 English lessons
Very nice experience with Matt!
Sep 12, 2024
Julia Wuggenig
2 English lessons
My son had a very good first class with Matt and is looking forward to more
Aug 26, 2024
LaZuli
1 English lesson
It's a very energetic and humorous teacher, we have a nice time with communication.
May 19, 2024
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