Joanne Taylor
Online
Joanne Taylor
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsAcademic English and exam preparation specialist.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsAcademic English and exam preparation specialist.
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (11:19 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 5, 2021Interest topicFoodWritingTravelEnvironment & NatureReading
**** I will be away from 30/05 - 18/06**** I am a committed and professional teacher who will always approach lessons with energy and kindness. I live in a small town in the UK which allows me to enjoy walking in the countryside with my dog, Sam. My love of language comes from my two passions: reading and travelling. For me, travelling means learning new language in order to talk to new people. Living in Japan allowed me to start learning Japanese which I have continued. I also enjoy practising yoga and swimming as these help me to feel calm and relaxed.Me as a Teacher
I am student centred and love getting to know the aims and interests of my students. I have a varied background and have supported students with diverse aims. I have spent the last eight years with an academic focus teaching English in secondary schools and helping students apply to British universities. Prior to that I supported international students at a British university enrolled on a wide range of courses from undergraduate Nutrition to a PhD in Sculpture. I have devised and run short courses for groups of students visiting the UK with cultural interests as well as helping students to develop language for specific job roles.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons will focus on your aims and interests as this is the fastest way for you to make progress. Lessons will be well organised with a clear focus, but the atmosphere will be friendly and relaxed. There will be no fear of making mistakes as this is an essential part of learning. I will create presentations and resources specifically for you. I love the easy ability to share information online and will use shared docs to enable instant feedback on writing. Homework can be set and feedback given, and if useful to you I can make videos to support your learning out of class. I will also provide you with self-study resources and suggestions for how to continue your progress between lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
Certificates
MSC Module in Assessment in Language learning - University of Oxford - 2021I was required to research and write about specific assessment systems for English language learners, these included Cambridge suite examinations and IELTS. I have also taught these examinations across institutions for 10 years.
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Delta - University of Cambridge - 2018
Certificate verified
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2010
Certificate verified
Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners - ECC - 2010An extension module to the Cambridge CELTA offered by the training institution. We studied methodology and materials suitable for the teaching of English to Young Learners. In addition, I worked for 8 years in British Independent schools teaching students from the age of 9 - 18.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
English Teacher and Materials WritierI teach online and face to face English lessons one to one. My students range from school aged to adults. Some students work towards recognised examinations, while others enjoy exploring literature, history, philosophy or politics through discussion, reading, listening and writing. The variety of one to one teaching is rewarding and enjoyable.
2022 - 2023
Refugee English Language Tutor ManagerI established a volunteer refugee teaching programme. I recruited qualified English language teachers following safer recruitment practices. I assessed the needs of tutees and matched them to tutors. I also undertook tutoring myself. The programme ran for 18 months until it was no longer needed.
Education
2003 - 2006
Bachelor’s - English Literature and Sociology
2019 - 2021
Master's - Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
Work Experience
2014 - 2021
Director of International StudentsI prepared students for Cambridge Suite examinations, supported academic progress across curriculum subjects and helped with applications to university, including personal statement writing and IELTS preparation. I worked with students from across the world from including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mexico, Chile, Thailand, Japan, France, Spain, Poland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Turkey.
2013 - 2014
EAL teacherI taught English one to one and in small groups to prepare students for Cambridge examinations including IELTS.
2012 - 2013
English teacherI taught General English courses to adults and teenaged learners from beginner to Advanced, including short exam preparation courses.
2012 - 2014
Specialist language tutorI supported international students with all aspects of university level writing across a diverse range of subjects from Ceramics to Neuroscience. I also led small group workshops on conventions of undergraduate university writing.
2011 - 2012
English teacherI taught General English one to one and in small groups to students from the age of 3 to 70.
5.0
Rating
92
Students
1,619
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
57 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Exam Preparation IELTS/Cambridge
A2 - C2Test Preparation80 lessons completed
USD 25.47+
Package with 9% off
Extension Pack Cambridge Exam Preparation PET only
A1 - B1Test Preparation150 lessons completed
USD 21.42+
Package with 9% off
Free Conversation
B1 - C2Conversation528 lessons completed
USD 20.19+
Package with 10% off
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 25.47+
Package with 9% off
Academic English School and University Support
B1 - C2Language Essentials20 lessons completed
USD 25.47+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (35)
Quiz (178)
246 Reviews
Katsuhiko
74 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
We talked about current affairs about General Election in India and historical issues about partitions between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Fascinating! Thanks.
Aug 13, 2024
Sherry Wu
85 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today we read "Tulips" by Sylvia Plath. It's the third poem by Plath that we've read together. I love the poem and find it enjoyable to discuss with Joanne. It's always inspiring, and I feel like my sense for reading poems is progressing. I highly recommend working with Joanne.
May 6, 2024
Costanza
19 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Since the start of my Masters's programme, Joanne has been supporting me, and I couldn't be happier! She always give me great advice and meticulously proofread my writings, which helped me get top marks. Thank you so much!
May 3, 2023
Katsuhiko
74 English lessons
Great! We talked about various topics from political issues, such as the election in Kashmir to cultural issues such as novels of the post-colonial Indian writers. Fascinating.Thanks.
Oct 17, 2024
Katsuhiko
74 English lessons
Great! We talked about various topics from my recent experiences in the workplace or on the weekends. And last and not least about India, especially Kashmir. Fascinating.
Sep 24, 2024
Katsuhiko
74 English lessons
Fascinating! We talked about the origin of Indian people by using the biological and archeological research on YouTube. Its results are politically controversial especially for Hindu nationalists. Interesting topics. Thanks.
Sep 12, 2024
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