Joanne Taylor
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Joanne Taylor
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Teaches
English
Native
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Japanese
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KidsTest PreparationAcademic English and exam preparation specialist.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Japanese
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationAcademic English and exam preparation specialist.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (09:41 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 5, 2021InterestsFoodWritingTravelEnvironment & NatureReading
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
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CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2010
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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.
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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
99
Students
1,709
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
63 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Exam Preparation IELTS/Cambridge
A2 - C2Test Preparation104 lessons completed
USD 26.50+
Package with 15% off
Extension Pack Cambridge Exam Preparation PET only
A1 - B1Test Preparation157 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 12% off
Free Conversation
B1 - C2Conversation570 lessons completed
USD 21.19+
Package with 16% off
General English
A1 - C2Language Essentials39 lessons completed
USD 26.50+
Package with 15% off
Academic English School and University Support
B1 - C2Language Essentials22 lessons completed
USD 26.50+
Package with 15% off
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Podcast (35)
Quiz (178)
253 Reviews
Reham Abushaalh
7 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joanne is an amazing teacher! She is always ready with the materials, examples, and she answers all my questions. She's also funny, very friendly, and professional at the same time.
Mar 10, 2025
Katsuhiko
79 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great! We talked about various issues, starting from the podcast by William Dalrymple about the influence of Indian ancient culture, especially the spread of Buddhism to south East Asian countries. Of course we, Japanese owe a lot to it. Fascinating.
Nov 12, 2024
Reham Abushaalh
7 English lessons
I loved the class! It was a trial class, short but filled with information and laughter. I felt at ease and encouraged to speak with confidence. Not my last class for sure 🫶 thank you
Feb 18, 2025
Sherry Wu
103 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My English journey with Joanne has reached 100 lessons! The lessons with Joanne are always inspiring, interesting and informative. She introduces many poems, and I really enjoy reading them and discussing them with her. I also found that my writing skills are improved a lot. I am quite satisfied with my English progress and love reading poetry. :)
Mar 5, 2025
Katsuhiko
79 English lessons
We talked about various issues by using a BBC interview with a famous Indian writer Amitav Ghosh. He argued western modernity is facing difficulties, for example climate change brought about a disaster such as wildfires in LA. What is coming next…
Feb 25, 2025
Katsuhiko
79 English lessons
Brilliant, we talked about current affairs in Britain and Japan, We will go back to India next time to discuss diversities and minorities. Stimulating.
Feb 6, 2025
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