From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (14:23 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021
InterestsMusicReadingFilms & TV Series
I live with my family in the United Kingdom. I have had an interesting and varied career in senior management and local politics. I hold an MBA and a TEFL Certificate. My hobbies include listening to and playing music (I always wanted to be a rock star!), flying aeroplanes (I have a pilot licence), reading and walking and generally keeping fit.
Me as a Teacher
I am a qualified TEFL teacher and have taught English to students in a number of countries both online and in person. I am very relaxed and flexible in my approach. I really enjoy getting to know my students and am quite happy to talk about my professional life and hobbies. I am happy working with beginners through to upper-intermediate students. I can specialise in Business English (utilising my management experience and MBA), Aviation English (ICAO 4), IELTS exam preparation, or simply to improve speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
My lessons & teaching style
I like to adapt my lessons to suit the individual. We all learn at different rates and in different ways. I use a range of resources and techniques and like a mixture of structure and free conversation. I am equally happy focussing on a grammatical point, helping to expand student vocabulary, or simply helping a student build conversational confidence.
Certificates
TEFL - The TEFL Org - 2021I have learnt and practised the skills of English language teaching over 120 hours of online and classroom-based tuition. The course included 30 hours of grammar, 50 hours of teaching methodology, 20 hours of online teaching practice, and an intensive classroom weekend working with other students and a teacher.
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Work Experience
2020 - 2021
English TeacherCambly - Bristol, United KingdomI have experience teaching online students from many backgrounds and nationalities. My online approval rating is 4.9/5.0
It was really great for the first time, but i had troubels with zoom, i entered the classroom ( it was my mistake)
But i have booked i new lesson. Steve changed the date that i booked for the lesson and i replied for another date. i the meantime i got no replay. I would preferre the lesson on thursday 31. of march.
brds ralph
Mar 29, 2022
Nikita
3 English lessons
As always, thank you Steve for your enriching conversation! Wish you blue skies:)
Feb 27, 2022
Nikita
3 English lessons
As usually, cool and nice lesson. Thank you Steve for the great conversation!