IELTS Coach Kate
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IELTS Coach Kate
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI Teach Adult Students IELTS, Conversation, Presentation Skills and Interview Practice.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Other
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationI Teach Adult Students IELTS, Conversation, Presentation Skills and Interview Practice.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Gloucester, United Kingdom (15:14 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 13, 2012InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMedical & HealthcareTechPets & AnimalsArt
I'm a retired programmer, an experienced British English tutor, and the author of "How to Go Up a Band in IELTS."
With my background in IT and a gentle and patient teaching style, I've assisted many non-native speakers in improving their communication abilities before moving to Canada, Australia, and the UK or studying there.
I have a Master's in IT and a level 5 certificate in teaching English to speakers of foreign languages. The British Council taught me to teach IELTS. I have been president of both Gloucester and Cheltenham Speakers public speaking clubs.
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(Note: I don't have the right materials for children. Please do not book a lesson for your child.)Me as a Teacher
My teaching style is patient and kind. I use my varied experience as a software engineer, charity worker and public speaking group leader, along with extensive training in IELTS, a CERT EDI TEFL level 5 certificate, and a native British accent not related to any particular region of Britain to create great learning experiences for my students. I focus on practical skills.
☆☆☆☆ I use a proven method of ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING to GET FASTER RESULTS. ☆☆☆☆My lessons & teaching style
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 IELTS Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Assess your current English level (A), determine your target band score (B), and create a customized program to efficiently bridge the gap from A to B.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Fluency 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Engage in our interactive fluency game to enhance your speaking skills rapidly, achieving fluency in just a few lessons.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Interviews 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Master the art of acing interviews and secure your dream job.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Public Speaking 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Gain confidence and reduce anxiety with proven strategies that better your English public speaking skills.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Together We Can Create Your Perfect Course 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS Teacher Workshop - British Council - 2019Two-Day Academic IELTS Workshop
Certificate verified
Pearson EDI Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language - i-to-i - 2013Level 5 Teaching Certificate, Equivalent to CELTA
Certificate verified
TEFL practical course - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching English Online - TEFL England - 2012
Certificate verified
Teaching English One To One - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate 40 hours - i-to-i - 2012
Certificate verified
Certificate In Business English Teaching - i-to-i - 201210-hour course in business English teaching
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2012 - 2024
IELTS tutorSince 2012, I have been providing exceptional part-time IELTS tutoring services on italki. My experience has enabled me to develop effective teaching methods that cater to the unique needs of each student. With my guidance, students can achieve their desired IELTS scores with ease.
2021 - 2022
Public Speaking CoachI am proud to have developed and delivered an impactful five-lesson course on public speaking, specifically tailored for small groups of Indian school children. I created it to enhance their confidence and help them speak up in class, and it was a big success.
Education
2007 - 2008
Other - Health and Social Care
1988 - 1990
Master's - Computing Science
1980 - 1986
Bachelor’s - Economics
Work Experience
1990 - 1998
Analyst/Programmer
1998 - 2006
Analyst/ProgrammerI programmed in COBOL and Visual Basic. I retired from this job to go and work in the charity sector as an advocate.
2006 - 2007
Volunteer ManagerI worked in the charity sector as a volunteer manager recruiting volunteers who would assist people with learning disabilities to engage in fun activities.
2008 - 2009
Advocacy Project CoordinatorI was a manager in a charity running their advocacy project, to be a voice for older people in care homes,
2012 - 2022
English TutorSince 2012, I have been a dedicated teacher on italki, focusing on helping students excel in various aspects of English language learning. My areas of expertise include acing the IELTS test, sharpening your conversational skills, mastering public speaking, honing interview techniques, and polishing your writing. Let me help you achieve your goals
2009 - 2014
Independent Mental Health AdvocateI worked alongside doctors and nurses as an independent advocate for people in an NHS hospital. I attended ward rounds a spoke up for the patients helping the communication between the medics and the patients.
4.9
Rating
1,008
Students
8,147
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
649 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
IELTS: Effective Techniques for Speaking and Writing
B1 - C2Test Preparation3,087 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 23% off
Presentation Skills. Confidence in 5 Hours
B1 - C2Business1,072 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 43% off
Conversation Classes - Brain Training for Older Adults - Fluency - Confidence
B1 - C2Business547 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Interview Practice in 5 hours - Charity Sector.
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 35.50
Package with 2% off
Interview Practice in 5 hours - IT Sector.
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 35.50
Package with 2% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (16)
1,395 Reviews
Zora
20 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had great classes with Kate, which have been incredibly helpful to me both the IELTS or in preparing job interview.
Jan 6, 2025
Aliya
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Over the last couple of months, Kate has been teaching me how to effectively structure Task 1 and Task 2 essays for IELTS. Together, we read through all of my essays word by word and Kate provided valuable suggestions on the adjustments necessary to achieve my target band. I have also benefitted from self-studying collocations with the materials Kate picked up for me, and it made wonders for the quality of my writing. Kate, thank you for your outstanding professionalism and commitment to teaching!
Jun 20, 2024
Artemii Smirnov
5 English lessons
I was delighted to have a lesson with Kate! She's very friendly and helped me a lot! We did an interview practice. Highly recommended!
Jan 30, 2025
Daniela Madrid
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my last class with Kate, and I must say she is absolutely wonderful. She takes the time to explain things like grammatical structures with creative examples and different perspectives, making everything easier to understand. I mainly practiced writing and speaking with her, and she provided excellent tips that are incredibly useful for the IELTS.
Highly recommended! She is very empathetic, so don’t hesitate to choose her!
Dec 27, 2024
李胤达
6 English lessons
I‘ve taken five lessons and a trial lesson. I was aiming to improve my speaking skills so that l could do well in ielts test. After five enjoyable lessons, I would say the mission accomplished perfectly and would definitely recommend the lesson to my friends and my family.
Mar 25, 2025
Giulia Ferro
6 English lessons
The teacher has used a wide range of tools to give examples of high-level sentences. She has provided a detailed review of my mistakes in a writing test. The lesson was very helpful and useful!!!
Jan 3, 2025
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