From United KingdomLiving in Bristol, United Kingdom (21:37 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 2, 2021
Interest topicMusicReadingFilms & TV Series
I live with my family in the United Kingdom. I have had an interesting and varied career in senior management and local politics. I hold an MBA and a TEFL Certificate. My hobbies include listening to and playing music (I always wanted to be a rock star!), flying aeroplanes (I have a pilot licence), reading and walking and generally keeping fit.
Me as a Teacher
I am a qualified TEFL teacher and have taught English to students in a number of countries both online and in person. I am very relaxed and flexible in my approach. I really enjoy getting to know my students and am quite happy to talk about my professional life and hobbies. I am happy working with beginners through to upper-intermediate students. I can specialise in Business English (utilising my management experience and MBA), Aviation English (ICAO 4), IELTS exam preparation, or simply to improve speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.
My lessons & teaching style
I like to adapt my lessons to suit the individual. We all learn at different rates and in different ways. I use a range of resources and techniques and like a mixture of structure and free conversation. I am equally happy focussing on a grammatical point, helping to expand student vocabulary, or simply helping a student build conversational confidence.
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
English Teacher CamblyCambly - Bristol, United KingdomI have experience teaching online students from many backgrounds and nationalities. My online approval rating is 4.9/5.0
Certificates
TEFL The TEFL Org 2021I have learnt and practised the skills of English language teaching over 120 hours of online and classroom-based tuition. The course included 30 hours of grammar, 50 hours of teaching methodology, 20 hours of online teaching practice, and an intensive classroom weekend working with other students and a teacher.
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
28
Students
97
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
5.0
Rating
28
Students
97
Lessons
100%
Attendance
97%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation Practice47 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
General English
A2 - B2General26 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Business English and English for Specific Purposes
A2 - B2Business4 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
14 Reviews
Ralph
8 English lessons
was perfect!
Apr 8, 2022
Ralph
8 English lessons
It was really great for the first time, but i had troubels with zoom, i entered the classroom ( it was my mistake)
But i have booked i new lesson. Steve changed the date that i booked for the lesson and i replied for another date. i the meantime i got no replay. I would preferre the lesson on thursday 31. of march.
brds ralph
As always, thank you Steve for your enriching conversation! Wish you blue skies:)
Feb 27, 2022
Nikita
3 English lessons
As usually, cool and nice lesson. Thank you Steve for the great conversation!
Feb 13, 2022
Nikita
3 English lessons
This was really nice introduction. Steve is a very interesting person and a professional English language teacher. Thank you Steve for this lesson! Nice to meet you:)