Yumna
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Yumna
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Arabic
French
Urdu
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Arabic
French
Urdu
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From CanadaLiving in Jyvaskyla, Finland (00:28 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 16, 2017InterestsScienceReadingTravel
Hello! I'm a CELTA-certified English teacher and a published author with years of experience. I have taught English for test preparation (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge & Edexcel IGCSE English 2nd Language, 1st Language and Literature), public speaking & academic/scientific report writing. My lessons are related to your interests and hobbies. I enjoy teaching through authentic material. For test prep, I provide mock exams and detailed feedback on what you need to improve. I also provide helpful resources and practice material for you to explore in your own time.
Message me before booking a lesson and mention what you're looking for! I am only accepting female students at the moment.Me as a Teacher
My educational background is in applied sciences and so I have extensive experience in writing academic and scientific reports, essays, proposals and in creating informative presentations. I have published a story in a short story book and served as a judge in school competitions for writing and public speaking. I offer conversation practice, report writing & document proofreading, English exam preparation, and CELTA preparation.
Follow my blog for free language resources:
learnlitenglish.wordpress.comMy lessons & teaching style
In my lessons I focus on teaching English through authentic material. I believe that to learn a language one must experience it all around them by watching, reading and listening to material in the language you are learning.
For exam preparation, I provide a lot of mock exams in real exam conditions and give feedback on the results. I also provide tips for tackling difficult questions and for staying confident during your exams. I always refer my students to many helpful resources and make a personalised learning plan for each student. I track your progress using the learning plan (which you receive a copy of) and add to it whenever necessary.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Edexcel A level English Literature: Coursework Marking Training - Paper 4 (2015) - Pearson Edexcel - 20182 hours of CPD
Certificate verified
Getting Ready to Teach the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in English Language A for first assessment in May/June 2019 - Pearson Education Ltd - 20182 hours of CPD training for teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language A.
Certificate verified
Did I say that? Speaking at B2 - Cambridge Assessment English - 2018A professional development webinar for teachers with students of intermediate level.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2015120-hour teaching course
Certificate verified
Professional Practices for English Language Teaching - British Council - 2015A CPD (continuing professional development) course designed to improve professional practices of an English language teacher.
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - BSc. Environmental Sciences (Concentration: Biotechnology)
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
Peer Tutor of EnglishTutoring university level students in English.
2015 - 2016
Freelance English TeacherI was a freelance teacher at the centre where I completed my CELTA certification. I interacted with adults and learners of all levels
2016 - Current
Online English teacher
2015 - 2015
CELTA Assistant TutorI assisted in preparing CELTA trainees for their CELTA course including providing guidance for the writing assignments and TPs (Teaching Practices).
5.0
Rating
36
Students
218
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
English Grammar, Conversation & Listening Practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials74 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Academic/Scientific Writing, Proofreading Documents
B2 - C2Language Essentials87 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Informal Tutoring
B1 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
CELTA Guidance & Preparation
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 9% off
Teacher Training Workshops
B1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
45 Reviews
Marina
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yumna helped me a lot. Not only did we have a good amount of IELTS speaking practice, but she also shared quite useful tips for me to use during the exam. I can highly recommend Yumna as a caring and highly professional and knowledgeable teacher, and me myself, I'll come back for more practice.
Oct 5, 2023
Anna
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always a good experience, reliable and professional tutor
Apr 10, 2022
shima
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yumna is really very responsible and good at doing her job. She provided many important tips and advices in improving my writing style. I received my edited work earlier than expected, while the quality of the corrections and comments were great. I am fully satisfied with the proofreading. I can highly recommend Yumna.
She is not only a great teacher, but a nice and patient person as well.
Aug 28, 2018
Marina
3 English lessons
Thank you once again!
Oct 6, 2023
Marina
3 English lessons
Thank you for your help, Yumna! I really appreciate your support and feedback.
Oct 6, 2023
Emmanuelle
3 English lessons
Great teacher, the lessons are various and attractive :) I recommend!
Feb 1, 2023
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