British qualified teacher with 10+ years experience teaching children and adults.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
British qualified teacher with 10+ years experience teaching children and adults.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From United KingdomLiving in Cambridge, United Kingdom (11:11 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 26, 2021
Interest topicTravelArtFilms & TV SeriesFoodReading
In my spare time I love reading, TV and film and to travel. Personally, I find the best thing about travelling is sampling new foods. I have a sweet tooth so anything to do with sweet and sour dishes or desserts delight my tastebuds! Have you watched The Great British Bake Off? I highly recommend watching it to get an insight into British life and our sense of humour. However, you have been warned… it may make you feel rather peckish!
As a life long learner I am currently studying part time for a Counselling qualification here in the UK. I have a gorgeous Shih Tzu dog named Chutney who sometimes makes an appearance in lessons but usually sleeps and keeps my feet warm.
Me as a Teacher
I've been teaching exclusively online now for three years and love it! I'm a qualified Primary School Teacher and taught children in UK schools for five years before living in France, Canada and Malaysia. When I lived in France I gained my CELTA Teaching English to Adults qualification and worked for two years teaching children and adults at the British Council in Paris. I taught all levels from beginners and intermediate classes to advanced conversation classes and even bilingual students who needed specific help with literacy skills.
I love learning new things so will happily research your chosen profession or subject in more depth. Perhaps you can teach me something new?
My lessons & teaching style
I hope my calm, fun and friendly personality will help you feel confident to speak up and express your ideas and opinions. I will be a patient teacher who supports and challenges you at the same time. When learning with me, mistakes are actively encouraged... this may sound strange but with each mistake you make, you learn from it. I will guide you to notice these mistakes and even correct yourself because in my experience, that is how you learn best.
If you choose to take lessons with me, we will first spend time discussing what you want to achieve and how I can help you reach your language goals. I look forward to meeting you and to working with you on your English language journey!
Rachael has been teaching regularly to my eight-year old son. She's a very enthusiastic, kind and attentive teacher who knows how to instruct kids in creative ways. My son is progressing, and he's becoming more confident in English. We'll always thank you, Rachael!
Sep 22, 2023
Anna van der Kooij
158 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Each conversation lessons with Rachael is a big pleasure. The lessons are challenging on the right level and there is a lot of humor as well. In a perfect atmosphere we are working very hard. I can warmly recommend Rachael, she is an excellent teacher! :)
Anna
Apr 5, 2022
Aleksandra
47 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's my every friday pleasure to chat with Rachael! Especially when you have a lot of common interests.:)))) For example, watching the same tv series...then, you even don't notice the passing time. Valuable & relaxing time!
Jan 14, 2022
Marta
1 English lesson
I had a trial lesson with Rachael and she was fantastic. Kind, positive and at the same time very professional. Thank you again, Rachael :)