Hi, Welcome to my teaching page! My name is Kathryn. I'm an experienced and qualified online teacher who can help you achieve your English language learning goals. Please get in touch to talk about your language learning needs or book a trial lesson to see how I can assist you. I look forward to meeting you soon.
My expertise includes:
- Planned lessons for your needs
- English for specific purposes
- Business English
- Academic English
- Speaking (conversation), listening, reading and writing lessons
- IELTS and other exam preparation including OET preparation
- Career counselling including interview support, CV/resume, cover letter and academic application advice for regular students
Where I have lived:
- UK
- France
- South Africa
My credentials include:
- Dual British and South African citizen
- Native English speaker with a clear accent
- MA Technical Communication (with distinction) from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK
- BA Communication (with distinction) from the University of Johannesburg
- Level 5 300-Hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Diploma
- Level 5 Award in Supporting Learners to Prepare for an English Language Examination (IELTS)
- TEFL/TESOL Certification: Teaching English to Groups Online
- Level 3 Certificate in Career Counselling
My work experience includes:
- + 4 years teaching English to both children and adults
- +10 years' experience as a professional writer and an editor
- Mentored junior writers and business analysts
- Impressive portfolio of published work
- +10 years' experience as a life coach
My teaching experience includes:
- Taught English online to individuals and groups on various platforms
- Ran fun outdoor learning sessions (Forest School) for kids in the UK
- Mentored junior writers and business analysts to improve their writing skills (one-to-one mostly via email & video conferencing)
- Tutored English to Korean children in Paris (face-to-face)
My teaching style is:
- Friendly
- Collaborative
- Tailored to your needs
- Varied
- Focused
- Student and result-oriented