mark matthews
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mark matthews
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Russian
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Bradford, United Kingdom (14:02 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 27, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessReadingTravel
I'm a native English speaking teacher from Britain who has recently returned, with my family, from working in Russia, where I spent over 7 years. I have two young boys who entertain me whenever I'm not working. I enjoy travel, sports and reading. Whilst living in Russia I learnt Russian to an intermediate level, this skill helps me to better understand the problems that learners have, and to therefore overcome these problems.Me as a Teacher
I've been working as a teacher since 2010, I hold a CELTA qualification. Due to my experience as a teacher I have the answer to almost any question that you might have about English. I've spent most of my teaching career in Russia, however, since late 2019 I have been back in the UK, much of the time working at the University of Leeds teaching English for Academic Purposes, preparing international students to start a Master's programme.
In 2020 I have also been studying, and I now hold DELTA Module 1.My lessons & teaching style
I'm an open, friendly teacher, I try to ensure that there's a combination of grammar, vocabulary and conversations in my lessons, to improve both fluency and accuracy.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DELTA Module 1 - Cambridge Assessments - 2020DELTA is the next level above CELTA
Certificate verified
Russian Language - Moscow State University - 2018Russian Language certificate
Certificate verified
CELTA - AELT Action English - 2010
Certificate verified
Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor’s - Technology and ManagementBSc (Hons) Technology and Management. Covering various aspects of business and engineering.
Work Experience
2012 - 2017
English TeacherThe role combined face to face and online lessons. Teaching English classes to individuals and small groups.
2017 - 2019
English teacherTeaching private clients (individuals and small groups) in face to face lessons,
2019 - 2020
English TeacherTeaching online lessons to individual students
2019 - 2019
EAP TutorTeacher English for Academic Purposes to international students preparing to begin a Master's Programme at the university.
2020 - 2020
EAP TutorOnline English for Academic Purposes classes, preparing students for Master's programmes in the UK, teaching academic skills required for life in the UK
2021 - 2021
EAP TutorTeaching online and on campus.
Preparing students to study Master's programmes in the UK.
5.0
Rating
159
Students
845
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
87 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Communication confidence boosting
B1 - C2Conversation448 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Grammar confidence
A2 - C2Language Essentials156 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Availability
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39 Reviews
Carl Liu
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark在利兹大学工作，而我即将在那里学习，这是我最初选择和他一起学习的理由，在上课的过程中，他非常认真，幽默且对我很有帮助。如果你即将前往英国留学，和Mark一起学习是一个极好的选择。
Dec 8, 2020
Sergei Shulepov
52 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is an experienced, encouraging, easygoing teacher. Fun and friendly way of learning. His explanations of grammar points are easy to understand.
May 12, 2020
Nataliia
4 English lessons
I think it was an excellent start to the new English learning process.
I like how Mark explained the grammar and new words, he is very polite and patient to the students, but he doesn't forget to pay attention to the mistakes and correct them accordingly :)
Jun 11, 2021
Grzegorz
33 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mark is a very great teacher! I recommend him!
Oct 30, 2020
Ching-Hua Hsu
1 English lesson
Nice.
Jun 22, 2021
Svetlana Tibekina
9 English lessons
Lesson was very useful, interesting and fun. Thank you!
Jun 10, 2021
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