CELTA‑qualified English tutor offering engaging lessons for learners online.

I am a CELTA qualified English tutor offering private lessons online. With a CELTA Pass B from International House London and extensive international teaching experience, I bring a strong blend of professional expertise, cultural awareness, and structured, learner centred methodology to every lesson. My teaching focuses on helping learners build confidence, accuracy, and fluency through clear explanations, scaffolded practice, and personalised feedback. A key part of my work is preparing students for IELTS Academic, particularly those aiming for university entry or professional accreditation. I guide learners through all four components—Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking—using past papers, targeted strategies, model answers, and detailed feedback. My approach emphasises clarity, exam technique, and measurable progress. Learners appreciate my ability to break down complex IELTS writing tasks, strengthen coherence and cohesion, and develop confident, natural speaking responses. I have successfully supported learners who needed significant score improvements, helping them reach the band levels required for their academic goals. My teaching career has taken me to Japan, Malaysia, Spain, Cambodia, and the UK, giving me deep insight into how learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds learn best. I have taught in summer schools, vocational programmes, community centres, and online classrooms. Whether supporting young adults on Erasmus programmes, teaching Buddhist monks in Cambodia, or helping refugee learners develop functional English, I adapt my teaching style to ensure every learner feels motivated, respected, and capable of progress. Before becoming an English teacher, I spent over 20 years as a senior IT Project Manager leading global teams across major organisations including Verizon, Citigroup, Shell, and Barclays. This background gives me strong organisational skills, professionalism, and an understanding of workplace communication—valuable assets when teaching learners who need English for professional or academic contexts. My teaching style is warm, structured, and highly supportive—ideal for learners who want clear guidance, steady progress, and lessons that feel purposeful and enjoyable.