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Leigh Mumford
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Specialties
MedicalAn experienced teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Specialties
MedicalAn experienced teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (16:02 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 29, 2014InterestsPets & AnimalsFoodMedical & HealthcareTravelEnvironment & Nature
I love gardening, especially using indigenous plants, we have such a rich variety of plant species in South Africa. I have studied garden design and enjoy helping friends to redesign their gardens. I love animals and zoology was one of my favourite subjects to study. I recently raised a puppy as a guide/service dog and have never been without a pet of my own. During the 70s and 80s, I traveled extensively in Europe. I have been to Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka too. I enjoy reading, these days mostly novels, but can lose myself in any literature concerning the conservation of nature. I have worked in many different areas; law, engineering, medical (human and animal).Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching English online for over thirteen years. My lessons range from informal to formal, at the same time I want my students to be relaxed during a lesson and to trust me in my ability to advance their English level at a pace that is comfortable for them. However, I do insist that my students are serious about their studies. Unfortunately, I do not teach youngsters under the age of 15. My lessons & teaching style
I admire my tenacious students who work so hard to achieve their goals. I tailor make my lessons to suit my student's needs. I have many grammar lessons which I have prepared that focus on the common mistakes English learners from different parts of the world make. During discussions we cover many different topics. For test preparation, I expect my students to work hard to achieve over and above the original score they had in mind. Grammar is just important as speaking, there is no point in learning only grammar and not being able to put it to use.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL - i-to-iTEFL - 201450 hours
Certificate verified
TEFL One to One Course - i-to-iTEFL - 201410 hours
Certificate verified
National Certificate - Dept of National Education - 1974This was a year's secretarial course focusing on medical reception. Subjects included elementary medical knowledge, practical psychology and principles of sociology, medical vocabulary and consulting room practice.
Certificate verified
Education
1990 - 1998
Bachelor’s - VELD MANAGEMENTNature Conservation
2025 - Current
Other - Wildlife Forensicsundefined
1984 - 1984
Other - Pre Scool TeachingMontessori Pre School Teaching
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Online English Teacher
5.0
Rating
1,204
Students
7,084
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
341 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Elementary
A2 - B1Language Essentials237 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 3% off
Informal lessons
A1 - C2Conversation1,110 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 1% off
Advanced
C1 - C2Language Essentials27 lessons completed
USD 11.99+
Package with 5% off
Intermediate
B1Language Essentials98 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 4% off
Upper Intermediate
B2Language Essentials57 lessons completed
USD 11.99+
Package with 7% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (2)
1,793 Reviews
Odile
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
I spent a thoroughly enjoyable time talking with Leigh about our lives and experiences. Thank you Leigh.
Nov 3, 2025
Fabio
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Leigh is an awesome English teacher! She's always super prepared and makes learning English feel so chill. Her exercises are spot-on and really help. She's been a huge help to me, and I'm really thankful for all the support she's given me!
Feb 21, 2024
Cypher
13 English lessons
Leigh is so nice!!!
Jun 30, 2025
Ullrich
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
From the beginning of the trial lesson I felt very welcomed by Leigh. She seems to be a well experienced teacher with deep understanding of the challenges a non-native speaker is facing. I look forward to the next lesson and am ready to get pushed out of my comfort zone.
Jan 3, 2025
Diego Iglesias
11 English lessons
Leigh is a fantastic teacher! She is very patient, encouraging, and makes every lesson feel like a natural conversation. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their English
Mar 18, 2026
Dima
2 English lessons
Very useful lesson, thank you!
Apr 4, 2025
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