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Kathryn ✴️IELTS preparation 💯 Advanced lessons 🥇MA + TEFL qualified

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600English for academic study Sessions Completed

Introduction

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EnglishNative
FrenchB1 Intermediate
AfrikaansA2 Elementary
EXPERTISE: 🥇Planned lessons for your needs 🥇Provides detailed feedback on written homework 🥇Editing your CV / resume, cover letter, and supporting statement 🥇Business & industry specific English 🥇IELTS and other exam preparation 🥇English for children, teenagers and adults CREDENTIALS: 🐞Native speaker with a clear accent 🐞MA Technical Communication (with distinction) from a UK university 🐞BA Communication (with distinction) 🐞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) WORK EXPERIENCE: 💙+10 years' experience as a professional writer and an editor 💙Mentored junior writers and business analysts 💙Impressive portfolio of published work 💙Tutored children and adults from different countries WHERE I HAVE LIVED: 🎱UK 🎱France 🎱South Africa Business English: - Tailored to your requirements - Speaking, listening, reading and writing lessons - Conversational lessons - Interview support - Support with speeches and speaking in front of groups - Editing service Academic English: - Explaining errors - Support with writing for clarity Exam English: - Needs assessments - Tailored lessons - Exam preparation - IGCSEs, A-Levels and IELTS Functional English: - Tailored to your requirements - Lessons to help you in every day situations - English for travel and relocation English for children; - Fun, motivational lessons for all ages and levels Teaching style: - Collaborative - Tailored to your needs - Varied activities - Friendly - Focused Teaching Experience: - Tutored English to Korean children in Paris (face-to-face) - Taught English to Chinese children (online) - Ran fun outdoor learning sessions (Forest School) for kids in the UK - Mentoring junior writers and business analysts to improve their writing skills (one-to-one mostly via email & video conferencing) Class rules: - When booking a lesson, please message me to let me know your level or the areas of English that you would like to work on.
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70 English for academic study course reviews

  • HAYDN WONG
    Jan 10, 2024
    My son and daughter have attended Kathryn’s classes for some time. They both like her very much. Kathryn is kind, helpful and patient. Her accent is very British which I love most.
  • Joyce
    Dec 16, 2022
    Although I am busy recently, it still good to have class with teacher Kathryn. She always consider my schedule and also explain what I want to learn more
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Performance History

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Experiences

  • 2015 - 2017 Intrasoft International/European Commission & Others — Brussels, Belgium & elsewhere
  • 2015 - 2021 Guidance From Spirit
  • 2008 - 2014 Gartner
  • 2006 - 2008 Lionbridge
  • 2008 - 2008 The ISTC, Abroad magazine, Your Baby and others — Global
  • 2001 - 2004 Self

Educations

  • 2002 - 2006 Sheffield Hallam University (in the Top 200 Universities) Technical Communication

  • 1997 - 2000 The University of Johannesburg BA Communication cum laude

  • 2021 - 2021 i-to-i Level 5 300 Hour TEFL Diploma

  • 2013 - 2013 Surrey Wildlife Trust Level 3 Forest School Leader

Certifications

  • Level 3 Forest School Leader

  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

  • Level 5 Award in Supporting Learner's to Prepare for an English Exam

  • Teaching English to Groups Online

Experiences
  • 2015 - 2017 Intrasoft International/European Commission & Others — Brussels, Belgium & elsewhere
  • 2015 - 2021 Guidance From Spirit
  • 2008 - 2014 Gartner
  • 2006 - 2008 Lionbridge
  • 2008 - 2008 The ISTC, Abroad magazine, Your Baby and others — Global
  • 2001 - 2004 Self
Educations
  • 2002 - 2006

    Sheffield Hallam University (in the Top 200 Universities)

    Technical Communication

  • 1997 - 2000

    The University of Johannesburg

    BA Communication cum laude

  • 2021 - 2021

    i-to-i

    Level 5 300 Hour TEFL Diploma

  • 2013 - 2013

    Surrey Wildlife Trust

    Level 3 Forest School Leader

Certifications
  • Level 3 Forest School Leader

  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

  • Level 5 Award in Supporting Learner's to Prepare for an English Exam

  • Teaching English to Groups Online

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    How to book

    • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
    • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
    • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.

    Lesson duration

    • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
    • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
    • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).

    Instructions

    • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
    • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.

    Refund policy

    • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
    • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.
    How to book
    • After buying courses, you can book them according to the teacher’s schedule.
    • If “Instant Tutoring” shows on the teacher’s profile, you can book the lesson 30 minutes after the current time.
    • If the teacher is not online, the next available class cannot be booked until 24 hours afterward.
    Lesson duration
    • The duration of a trial session is 25 minutes.
    • The duration of a private session is 50 minutes.
    • If you purchase more than 5 sessions, you will receive a discount (according to the price the teacher set).
    Instructions
    • Enter the website 10 minutes before the class starts. Click “My Lessons” to find your class, click “Go to class”, and then you will be in the classroom on ZOOM!
    • You can use ZOOM for classes both on your phone and computer. Please download ZOOM in advance if you choose to use your phone for the class.
    Refund policy
    • Please click “Report Issue” if you encountered any problems, and the teacher will determine either reschedule or refund afterward.
    • If the teacher doesn’t respond the issue, we will provide a full refund as AT credits for you.

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