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Friendly native speaker and professional writer from England with 13 years of teaching experience!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Spanish
Friendly native speaker and professional writer from England with 13 years of teaching experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (18:59 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 30, 2021InterestsEnvironment & NatureWritingMedical & HealthcareMusicPets & Animals
Hello, I'm Billy-Mai a.k.a Shams (the Arabic word for ‘Sun’)!
I’m a professional writer and communication specialist, experienced tutor, mentor, and self-development coach. I love dogs, music, spending time in nature, and having deep conversations!
I’m the perfect teacher for you if you're looking for classes focused on native-level discussion, particularly surrounding mental health, holistic wellness, and spirituality.
I offer Creative Writing classes and workshops for children and adults who are inspired to write any creative project that involves producing and copywriting (eg. memoir, etc.)Me as a Teacher
I began teaching English language, literature and drama to children when I was 15. I won a national volunteer award for my dedication and enthusiasm as a young teaching assistant.
At 18, I moved to London for uni and worked as a private tutor for children and taught ESL to groups of adults. I received a 1st in BA Media and Communication with Creative Writing aged 24, and became TESOL certified shortly after.
Since then, I developed my therapeutic skills and began guiding clients through self-development and holistic growth. I aim to be a mental health and well-being coach through the lens of spiritual psychologies. Now, I'm studying an MSc in Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology. My lessons & teaching style
I offer 3 types of classes:
1. Conversational English Practice:
Discussing any topic, I'll occasionally pause the conversation to help you understand how to use the correct grammar, words, and pronunciation, and introduce you to new vocabulary and phrases.
2. Creative Writing Workshops:
We work to improve your writing skills and develop your written voice and personality. Perfect for school essays or exam prep, poetry, prose and scripts, business emails and reports, etc.
3. Self-Development Sessions:
With emotional support and guidance to build your self-awareness, these sessions will help shift your mindset and perspective to improve your mental health and holistic wellbeing.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - International Open Academy - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Media and Communication with Creative WritingModules included: TV production, Screenwriting and Innovations in Poetry and Prose. Through research-based creative projects, I tailored my studies towards my own interests, producing several creations including: a podcast, a documentary, a 64 page poetry portfolio, and invented the first ever audio-written emotive reading experience. I was also the Project Manager for a WIP symposium attended by over 100 individuals.
Work Experience
2021 - 2021
English Tutor- Private tutor teaching English as a foreign language to non-native speakers.
- Working with children who already speak another language, developing my
teaching style to be more creative and based on world knowledge.
- Conducting one-to-one lessons with adult students, focusing primarily
on improving their grammar, pronunciation, understanding different accents,
and practicing verbal phrases and idioms in appropriate contexts
2015 - 2017
English Tutor and Proofreader- Private tutor specialising in English Language, Literature and Drama.
- KS1 to GCSE and A Level (ages 4 – 18).
- Taught one-to-one classes as well as large groups, differentiating between
specific personal guidance, and conducting myself in a way that was
comprehensible for children of multiple levels.
- Orchestrated conversation classes with mature ESL students, gaining
experience with teaching English as a foreign language to adults.
- Respected as a proofreader and copy editor
2016 - 2020
Assistant Director and Children's Chaperone- Working for multiple production companies, creating content for platforms
including: Netflix, Sky One, Amazon Prime, BBC, ITV and Film 4.
- Crowd director, experienced in communicating direction to children and
adults clearly and effectively.
- Experienced as a chaperone on film locations, responsible for child actors’
well-being, performance times and treatment on set.
- Experienced as a theatre chaperone, keeping the children hydrated, focused,
quiet and happy, backstage.
2012 - 2013
Volunteer Teaching Assistant- Helped year 11 English students achieve their maximum potential in their coursework and IGCSEs. This taught me how to maintain focus with interruptions, as well as how to successfully motivate others whilst being friendly and remaining patient.
- Helped run drama workshops for 7 to 8 year olds visiting the school.
- Assistant director/acting coach for the school’s rendition of The Wizard of Oz.
- Proceeded to win a Diana Champion Volunteer Award for this effort two years later.
2021 - Current
Writer, Editor, ProofreaderI am a professional writer, editor, and content creator from the UK with a flair for poetry and storytelling. My work spans various platforms, including social media, websites, articles, and reports. Over the last ten years, I have developed a diverse portfolio of writing clients, including individuals, charities, NGOs, and corporate entities across various sectors, from media and culture to politics and environmental sustainability.
4.9
Rating
181
Students
604
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
105 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
English Language Mentoring: Conversational English Practice
B1 - C2Conversation308 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 10% off
Creative Writing Coaching: Mastering Native Expression
B1 - C2Language Essentials99 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
25 Reviews
Mic
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
You are always the best - I am so lucky that I could share what I thought to you and I am so grateful that you never thought I am strange.
Thank you for being such a patient, sharp in different perspectives, friendly and wise listener, I have learned so much from you.
I am also quite happy that you trust and share things with me, which inspire me and make me feel I can be someone powerful just like you.
You are the lighthouse - thanks for being here!
See you next time and I wish the best for you as always.
(And other students, if you are looking for a wonderful coach, this teacher is a good choice for you to try to talk with. )
Jul 11, 2024
Mic
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This first class is absolutely the most amazing class I have ever had...we have such a big breakthrough and I have never expected that could happen on me. Thank you for being so surpportive and kind and being so considerate to guide me through all this! Thank you and see you next time!
Sep 10, 2023
Elaine
3 English lessons
GOOD！
Jul 19, 2025
Sonja
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was my Eureka moment. Thank you so much!
Jun 22, 2024
Nadya
3 English lessons
I just loved the lesson with Shams! I've honestly never experienced anything like this before. The atmosphere was very safe and open, so I felt comfortable expressing myself. This lesson made me think not just about the language, but about my own thoughts and reactions.
Thanks a lot!!
Apr 4, 2026
Elaine
3 English lessons
Great!
Jul 16, 2025
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