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Gemma McGovern
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Other
Certified CELTA English Language Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Italian
Other
Certified CELTA English Language Teacher
From United KingdomLiving in Rome, Italy (01:36 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 1, 2021Interest topicFoodFilms & TV SeriesMedical & Healthcare
My name is Gemma, I'm 28 years old and originally from the UK. I spent many years in school in Italy as a child, and I now live permanently in Tuscany (I also speak Italian, so I understand what it's like to learn another language). I teach English part-time, and otherwise I work as a therapy practitioner. Some of my hobbies include cooking, baking, swimming, running, film and yoga.Me as a Teacher
** Please not I am not currently taking formal lessons, only conversational practice classes **
I am truly passionate about being a teacher and I have taught in various contexts for over six years. There is nothing that brings me greater joy than seeing my students excel in their classes and use the target language. I also work as a therapy practitioner, so I love to connect with people and my passion lies in supporting others. I consider myself to be a friendly and interactive teacher - my mission is to help you learn in the best way that I can!My lessons & teaching style
Conversational lessons are informal. I teach students who want to focus on their oral fluency with a native English speaker. Language feedback and correction is always given, but it is much more relaxed.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
Tutor PreplyI have been teaching on a website called Preply to gain some experience teaching students. I have had good reviews and my students comment that they enjoy my lessons.
2012 - 2014
Tutor FreelanceAfter graduating from high school in Bali, I began paid tutoring for younger learners (10-13 years old) in subjects such as mathematics and english. Their parents hired me as a tutor to help their children to prepare for their IGCSEs and GCSEs.
2014 - 2016
Scuba Instrcutor Manta DiveI moved to Gili Air and I worked initially as a Scuba Dive Master, then trained to professionally become a Scuba Dive Instructor. I spent a year teaching students of various level and certifying them in Open Water, Advanced and Dive Rescue courses. I left this position as I incurred permanent damage to my left ear as a result of a ruptured ear drum.
2014 - 2018
Yoga Teacher FreelanceI worked as a freelance yoga teacher for many years at various locations in Indonesia (such as the Yoga Barn) and in the UK. This included teaching and organising 60 minutes to 90 minute classes.
Certificates
CELTA International House 2021I completed a five-week intensive CELTA course ran by International House tutors. It included a total of 8 hours teaching classes of 2 to 10 students, 4 final written assignments and a 100% attendance rate.
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
77
Students
241
Lessons
99%
Attendance
96%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
31 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational Class
B1 - C2Conversation Practice210 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
22 Reviews
Andrea Giovannini
1 English lesson
Gemma is a friendly and professional teacher, great lesson !
Mar 24, 2023
Josseph Zerouali
2 English lessons
optimal and professional teacher, patient and helpful to help for improve English.
Jan 6, 2023
🧘🏼♀️Wiki
3 English lessons
It was my first lesson with Gemma and i absolutely loved it! 😊 very nice and warm person. Can’t wait for our next meeting ☺️
Nov 21, 2022
Sergei Kim
1 English lesson
Cool lesson with Gemma
Nov 12, 2022
Juan Pablo Bosio
20 English lessons
We always need to interrupt our lessons because we never run out of things to talk about. I highly recommend Gemma as a teacher.
Apr 27, 2022
Juan Pablo Bosio
20 English lessons
With Gemma time is never enough. Excellent Lesson
Apr 6, 2022
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