I hold a university degree as well as a TEFL diploma - with over six years of teaching experience.
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I hold a university degree as well as a TEFL diploma - with over six years of teaching experience.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Lebenslauf und Zeugnisse
Aus GroßbritannienLebt in Johannesburg, Südafrika (11:10 UTC+02:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 25. Sep 2019
Thema von InteresseGeschichteSchreibenReisenTechLesen
On a personal note I live in South Africa and have been fortunate enough to have travelled extensively with my husband. I am a mother of three grown up children who have degrees and are now all working.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I am truly passionate about education and helping people grow. I come from a teaching background and majored in English and Psychology at University. I also have a TEFL 300hr Certificate which is for General on-line and Business English training. Together we can establish what your desired learning outcomes are and how we can reach those.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Having certified as a TEFL teacher I am able to use my skills to accurately assess the level of a potential student as well as the needs and aims they have. I prefer to teach using the PPP style as it allows for a careful and thorough flow throughout a lesson. I am however, of the belief that lessons should be flexible and adjust according to the situation at hand. A conversational style with the intention to extend your vocabulary may work best for you. There are many ways to create a 'lesson' that involves you and helps you to benefit. Once you schedule a lesson with me we can work out what works for you!
Zeugnisse
TEFL - i-toi 603/3955/X - i-to-i TEFL (gatehouse awards) - 2019English Language Teaching & Learning in Context Level 5 F/617/4048 6 credits
Lesson Planning & Resources in English Language Teaching & Learning Level 5 J/617/4049 6 credits
Teaching English Language: vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation level 5 A/617/4050 6 credits
Teaching the four skills: Speaking, listening, reading & writing Level 5 F/617/4051 6 credits
Teaching English One-to-One & Online Level 5 H/617/4110 6 credits
Teaching Business English Level 5 M/617/4112 6 cre
Zertifikat verifiziert
300hr TEFL - i-to-i TEFL Course - 2019GA level 5 Diploma in Teaching: English Language teaching & Learning in Context/ Lesson planning & Resources in English/ Teaching English language, vocabular, grammar and pronunciation/ Teaching the Four skills / Teaching English one -to-one and online/Teaching Business English
Zertifikat verifiziert
Ausbildung
2000 - 2004
Bachelor - English and PsychologyUNISAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelors majoring in English and Psychology
sub-major Coms
Arbeitserfahrung
2013 - 2018
Owner and co-directorLavish Projects - Jhb, SüdafrikaI was a co-director of this small business. The two areas of business we focused on were event planning and team building; and training of soft skills in corporate businesses to their interns
Karen is so patient and professional. Thanks a lot Karen and see soon.
8. Jan. 2021
Marcin
1 Englisch Unterrichtsstunde
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
This was my first lesson with Karen and definitely not the last one :) Karen is a very kind and patient person. Her pronunciation is great and easy to understand. We talk a while about us, our countries, and the current world situation. After that Karen gave me nice feedback and then we planed the next step in my learning path. Thanks, Karen!
3. Sep. 2020
Antuan Lougher
7 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Karen is a very kind and patient teacher. Her pronunciation is clear and easy to understand, which makes learning much more enjoyable. I had my first lesson today, and it was engaging and well-structured. I'm already looking forward to the next one! I highly recommend her and can’t wait to continue the course
18. März 2025
Wojciech
39 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
A great, experienced teacher, very committed with an interesting approach. After a lesson with Karen, you feel very motivated to continue learning English!
15. Sep. 2020
Sara
49 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thank you Karen, not only for this class, but for these months together. I passed my important exam with the highest possible mark thank to your support. You have been so patient with me and my needs. I will never forget our talks on books and literature!
1. Apr. 2025
Sara
49 Englisch Unterrichtsstunden
Thank you for all the pronunciation and grammar corrections!!!