Kirsty
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Kirsty
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
French
Other
Spanish
Kirsty (科斯蒂) 12+ years experience - Native speaker - All ages - IELTS - Applications - Confidence
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
French
Other
Spanish
Kirsty (科斯蒂) 12+ years experience - Native speaker - All ages - IELTS - Applications - Confidence
From United KingdomLiving in Manchester, United Kingdom (21:04 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 9, 2013Interest topicMusicTravelFood
My name is Kirsty (科斯蒂) and I really enjoy my job.
Likes:
--> Watching films, listening to music, reading books, travelling and knitting
--> Cycling, playing hockey and going swimming
Dislikes:
--> Mushrooms
Please check out my introduction video and feedback from my students. Feel free to send me a message or book a trial lesson.Me as a Teacher
Friendly, professional and enthusiastic teacher
--> *All* ages and abilities, children/ adults, beginners/ intermediate/ advanced
--> Speaking, writing, listening, reading and language-in-use (grammar and vocab)
--> IELTS, Cambridge exams, TOEIC, TOEFL...
--> Job, university and visa applications
--> Business English
Feel free to send me a message or book a trial lesson. I look forward to meeting you!My lessons & teaching style
Each of my courses are tailored to each individual student. I have gathered a huge amount of resources during my 12+ years teaching so I can put together the best lessons for you and your needs.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
BA Hons Business Management - Newcastle University - 2009
Certificate uploaded
20 hour Face-to-face Course - i-to-i - 2009
Certificate uploaded
20 hour Grammar Awareness Course - i-to-i - 2009
Certificate uploaded
Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Business ManagementModules included: Organisational Studies, Marketing, Strategy, HRM, Finance and Research, Innovation, Popular Culture, Enterprise and a Marketing Dissertation
2011 - 2014
Master's - Innovation Management and EntrepreneurshipCompulsory modules: Innovation management, Innovation and the Knowledge Economy, High Technology Entrepreneurship, Financial Appraisal and Research Methods. Electives: Eco-Innovation, Developing Entrepreneurial Individuals and Service Innovation. Dissertation topic: evaluating social enterprise support
Work Experience
2012 - Current
Senior English Language Tutor and International CoordinatorTeaching English over Skype to South Korean students of all ages and abilities.
• IELTS coaching for all sections
• Business English tutoring
2009 - 2011
Head LecturerIntrinsically involved in setting up and running British courses, accredited by NCC Education, in a state-run college (18-24 year olds).
Taught English Language Framework, Mathematical Techniques, Introduction to Business and Culture Studies. Lectured Introduction to Management, Organisational and Business Structures, Marketing and Business Communication. Covered foundation year Economics lectures.
4.9
Rating
1,284
Students
8,872
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
870 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Beginner General English
A1 - A2General1,147 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Intermediate General English
B1 - B2General1,677 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Advanced General English
C1 - C2General1,413 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice713 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 10% off
IELTS/ TOEFL/ TOEIC/ Cambridge Exams
A1 - C2Test Preparation2,048 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Business English
A1 - C2Business971 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
1,402 Reviews
Daniel So
259 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The best teacher in Italk
Sep 1, 2020
the_hourglass
26 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kirsty edited my creative nonfiction piece! She not only made my text more grammatically correct, but also brought it to a higher level in terms of word use and intended meaning. Thank you!
May 27, 2019
Evelina
151 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lovely lessons with Ms. Kirsty every week. My kids always look forward to the classes. Thank you Ms. Kirsty.
Apr 12, 2019
Rita KO
31 English lessons
I don't know why the class is interrupted and I (student) need to enter classroom again.
Kirsty, thank you so much to correct me in pronunciation.
May 26, 2022
siyi fan
1 English lesson
Quite a good experience.
Apr 1, 2022
Samuel
1 English lesson
I had a really nice chat with her
Mar 31, 2022
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