Alison
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Alison
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Cambridge certified English teacher with 8+ years experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Cambridge certified English teacher with 8+ years experience!
From United KingdomLiving in Mexico City, Mexico (07:50 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 22, 2019Interest topicMedical & HealthcareArtHistoryTechScience
My name is Alison and I’m a Cambridge certified online English teacher from Yorkshire, England. I teach General English, Speaking and Exam Preparation (IELTS, CAE, FCE, PET). In the 8+ years that I have been teaching, my students have told me that my lessons are engaging, motivating and intellectual!Me as a Teacher
I’ve taught at universities, private schools and now I teach online. My students are from all around the world and my absolute favourite thing about my job is that I get to meet fascinating people and help them achieve their language goals. Sometimes I’d like to host a dinner party and invite all my students from around the world- we’d have some great conversations!My lessons & teaching style
When I’m not teaching, I’m usually at university because I’m studying a second undergraduate degree in Biological Anthropology. I love studying so much and this experience is even more enriching because I do it in my second language (Spanish). I also create English learning content on social media so I spend a lot of time making video scripts, editing and filming too. I make videos about language learning and how to learn English. And then, when I can’t stare at a computer screen any longer, I like to get outside, ride my bike and discover new parts of the city.
If you are thinking of taking lessons with me, I recommend booking a 30 minute trial class :)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
CELTA - International House Mexico Condesa - 2017This certificate is a requirement in most educational institutions around the world and is assessed by Cambridge University. Students of this course learn about linguistics, teaching methodology and how to put it into practice.
Certificate verified
TEFL - i-to-i - 2010This qualification teaches students how to plan lessons, understand teaching methodology, review grammar and vocabulary and introduces them to IPA.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2015
English Language AssistantCulture + language workshops
Exam preparation
Conversation club
Private tuition
Teaching assistant
2015 - 2016
English Language AssistantCulture + language workshops
Develop + creation of materials, lesson plans and exams
2016 - 2017
English TeacherPrivate 1-1 class + small group classes
General English, Speaking, Exam Preparation + Business English
I worked around Mexico City delivering in person lessons to a range of learners of different ages and levels.
2017 - 2018
English TeacherI worked as a full-time English teacher planning and delivering face to face lessons from B1-C2 level to both young learners and adults. I taught General English, speaking, pronunciation, listening and exam preparation courses (PET, KET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS).
2019 - 2024
English TeacherI develop and carry out online English lessons from B1-C2 levels for adult learners. I offer courses in General English, speaking skills and exam preparation (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE + IELTS). I also offer small group lessons to B2, C1 and C2 levels as well as a weekly speaking club.
Education
2018 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Biological AnthropologyBiological Anthropology is the study of human biological and behavioral systems from an evolutionary perspective. During my degree I studied anatomy, physiology, osteology, human growth and development, evolution, primatology, excavation, genetics, forensics, history, linguistics and much more! Due to this wide range of knowledge, we are able to work in historic and present day contexts.
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Hispanic and Latin American StudiesTook classes in: Spanish, Portuguese, Politics, Literature, History, Anthropology, Music, Translation and Interpreting.
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
Language AmbassadorPromote the study of languages and cultures in high schools in the North West of England, giving presentations and workshops.
2022 - 2024
Biology TutorI help British high school students prepare for the GCSE Biology exam with online classes. We look at the main topics, exam strategies, mock exams and study techniques.
5.0
Rating
218
Students
2,561
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
129 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Speaking: Fluent Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation1,205 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
General English
B1 - C2Language Essentials923 lessons completed
USD 27.00
IELTS General + Academic Preparation
B2 - C2Test Preparation39 lessons completed
USD 29.00
FCE and CAE Exam Prep
B2 - C1Test Preparation30 lessons completed
USD 29.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (11)
Quiz (8)
399 Reviews
Oleh
35 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alison is the type of teacher who would go the extra mile for her students and help them make the best of their potential. The lovely atmosphere she creates is the main reason why I have managed to perfect my English to this point, alongside her professionalism and experience as a teacher. It is a pleasure to have met someone like you, and I wish you all the best. :3
May 23, 2024
Juan Alberto
62 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Working with Alison is always a challenging and rewarding experience in so many ways.
She continually tries to bring the best to our classes while striving at all times for the best of you.
A weekly gratifying experience and at the same time an easy-going conversation throughout the hour, where we end up talking about practically anything you can think of!
May 31, 2023
David Nieves Riveiro
51 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another amazing class. Alison is a really sympathetic teacher who always encourage you to keep improving and never makes you feel guilty about your mistakes. Please, do not hesitate to book a class with her!
Mar 8, 2023
Can
8 English lessons
Lovely class with Alison! Thanks a lot
Aug 14, 2024
mrdexters1
25 English lessons
Thank you, Alison! Great and informative as always 👍🏻
Mar 14, 2024
Fabio Silva
23 English lessons
She is very professional!
Mar 6, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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