Become fluent and confident in English — TEFL-certified Canadian teacher, 8 years of experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Arabic
Russian
Become fluent and confident in English — TEFL-certified Canadian teacher, 8 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Leiden, Netherlands (12:19 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021
InterestsArtReadingWritingHistorySports & Fitness
I’m Canadian, born in Ottawa. Right now, I’m based in the Netherlands, doing my PhD in Archeology.
I travel frequently, both for my studies and for fun. I have visited over 20 countries and lived in 4. Throughout my travels, I learned intermediate Mandarin Chinese, beginner Arabic, and beginner Russian. So if you struggle with learning languages — I know how you feel!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
You’re looking for an English teacher because you have a particular goal in mind.
I want to get to know exactly what that is, and help you reach it.
No two lessons are alike, because I provide a 100% personalized approach to each one of my students.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer a very wide range of lesson types. Often, they are personalized to one specific student. So if you have a particular request, please reach out and ask!
Key Things to remember:
- I don't use a textbook, because conversations don't follow a textbook. You don't go to your friends and say "Hello friends, today we will talk about the weather". I think conversations and topics should be organic.
- I will build you up organically. We will spend some time chatting, then move into some grammar or vocabulary depending on what you need, and then build into chats about the topic at hand.
- I keep the conversations flowing, I may not correct you right away depending on what I think is needed.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Certificates
TKT YL - Cambridge English - 2017
Certificate verified
TKT Mod 2 - Cambridge English - 2017
Certificate verified
TKT Mod 1 - Cambridge English - 2017
Certificate verified
TKT CLIL - Cambridge English - 2016
Certificate verified
TEFL - EF - 2016
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - ArchaeologyUniversity College London
2008 - 2016
Bachelor’s - History and ClassicsCarleton University
Work Experience
2016 - 2020
English TeacherEnglish First - Urumqi, China
4.9
Rating
63
Students
149
Lessons
94%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
63
Students
149
Lessons
94%
Attendance rate
97%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
45 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Let's Talk
A1 - C2Language Essentials82 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 20% off
IELTS Prep
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 34% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (5)
9 Reviews
cocoooo
1 English lesson
it is my first time to talk with foreigners. i really like the atmosphere and teacher is so patient to wait my response. all in all i really like it
Sep 3, 2024
Victor Wang
3 English lessons
Very clear pronouciation and good atmosphere, the lesson was fun.
Aug 19, 2024
Victor Wang
3 English lessons
Have a sense of humor, clear pronouciation.
Jul 26, 2024
chloe
1 English lesson
The teacher is very patient and humorous. He will guide your ideas. It's great.
Sep 2, 2024
Daphne
1 English lesson
He was really patient. I was a little nervous and I stumbled, but he understood everything and took the initiative to bring up some topics to relax me.(QWQ)