Thomas Hayes
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Thomas Hayes
Community Tutor
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Gaelic (Irish)
Spanish
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsA Master's-degree language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Gaelic (Irish)
Spanish
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsA Master's-degree language teacher with 5 years experience. Certified in IELTS exam preparation
From IrelandLiving in Cork, Ireland (13:26 UTC+10:00)
About Me
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Greetings, language enthusiasts! I'm Thomas, your dedicated English teacher on a mission to transform language learning into an inspiring and fulfilling journey. Here are a few key aspects about me:
I am from Ireland.
Holder of a Masters degree in Language Education.
Certified IELTS exam preparation teacher.
Teaching Experience: Accumulated 5 years of experience instructing four languages (English, French, Spanish, and Irish) across three countries (Ireland, France, Spain) through both online and traditional classroom settings.
Well-versed in teaching all age groups
A native English speaker with neutral, easily understandable accent. Additionally fluent in Irish(C2), Spanish(C1) & French(B2)Me as a Teacher
As an educator and language learner who learns languages as a hobby, I am passionate about fostering an environment where students feel motivated and confident in their language pursuits.
Here is what to expect from me as a teacher;
-Interactive and engaging lessons
-A supportive and encouraging learning environment
-A communicative approach to learning. Fun and engaging interaction is an important aspect of every lesson
-Tailored lesson plans to suit all students whether a beginner eager to navigate basic conversation or an advanced learner aiming for fluency
-A strong focus on pronunciation and verbal fluency
Let's conquer your language learning goals!My lessons & teaching style
Three lesson types are offered:
Conversational Lessons:
Focus on improving everyday conversational fluency and pronunciation.
Tailored topics, engaging discussions, and real-life scenarios for practical spoken English enhancement.
Comprehensive English Course:
Develop all English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary) in a structured and engaging manner.
Thematic and communicative learning with constant progress monitoring.
IELTS Exam Preparation:
Prepare for the IELTS exam with a comprehensive course.
Targeted preparation for reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Regular use of exam materials to monitor progress towards the goal.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
TEFL Exam Preparation Course - TEFL Org - 2023I had to complete a 40 hour course in exam preparation. I had to understand English language exams; analyse and assess a range of English language exams; understand effective teaching of exam preparation lessons. I had to demonstrate everything I had learnt in the course in a final assessment where I had to make and design interactive exam preparation lesson plans which were graded by an external examiner.
Certificate verified
Professional Masters of Education - University College Cork - 2022I had to complete two years of a University masters program. I studied second language teaching and acquisition. I had to do work experience in two different secondary schools (1 year in each) teaching languages to students between the ages of 12-18. Having finished the degree, I am fully qualified to teach secondary school children foreign languages.
Certificate verified
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - BA World Languages (French,Spanish,Irish)The BA World Languages is a four-year specialist language programme, including a year of study abroad and a Computer-Assisted Language Learning to complement traditional teaching.
It aims to produce graduates with sought-after language skills, as well as an understanding of language as a system and of the cultures of the languages studied.
2020 - 2022
Master's - Professional Masters of Education (Secondary School / Post-Primary Teacher Training)The Professional Master of Education (PME) at UCC is a two-year, level 9, full-time teacher education course. This 120-credit programme is designed to qualify graduates as post-primary secondary school teachers.
Our PME is fully recognised and accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the purpose of registration as a professional post-primary teacher in Ireland and the EU.
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
TeacherI worked as a Irish, French and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months.
2022 - 2023
TeacherI worked as a French, Irish and Spanish teacher in this school for 9 months. I was a class tutor. I was head of a school football team and the head of the athletics society.
2020 - 2021
TeacherI taught French and Spanish through the medium of Irish to all age groups.
2023 - 2024
English TeacherWorked as an English teacher in Spanish school. Responsible for conducting oral classes, giving presentations, teaching key grammar and language concepts, helping teachers improve their English and aiding in communication with international visitors.
5.0
Rating
68
Students
321
Lessons
99%
Attendance
97%
Response
English Lessons
Conversation-based lesson
A1 - C2Conversation241 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 9% off
General Comprehensive English Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials57 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
IELTS Exam Preparation
A1 - C2Language Essentials13 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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18 Reviews
philipponet.dominiqu
5 English lessons
Great teacher ! Patient, affable, very knowledgeable. Moreover, Thomas has a charming Irish accent ! His lessons are a real delight. I can't wait for the next one !
Aug 7, 2024
xin ying
6 English lessons
Very good and make sense! I do like this teacher, he has a remarkable way to teach students.
Aug 2, 2024
xin ying
6 English lessons
very good, make a lot efort
Jul 21, 2024
tamr
21 English lessons
A highly recommended teacher. Very professional and kind.
Apr 20, 2024
Mila Yashyna
18 English lessons
It was a very informative lesson. Thank you
Mar 26, 2024
Iris
9 English lessons
Thank u for the wonderful lesson! Happy Valentine's Day in advance:)
Feb 13, 2024
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