Tobias

Professional Teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

Technology

IELTS, OET & Life in the UK | Qualified British teacher

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Other

Specialties

Test Preparation

Technology

IELTS, OET & Life in the UK | Qualified British teacher

About Me

Resume & Certificates

From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (21:32 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jul 22, 2025

InterestsBusiness & FinanceWritingHistoryReadingScience

I help professionals pass IELTS, OET & Life in the UK with expert guidance. Structured, clear lessons from a qualified British teacher. Hi, I’m Tobias, a qualified English teacher from the UK with over 15 years experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree, a PGCE (UK teaching qualification), & a TEFL diploma. After working in UK schools as a teacher, I now run two education businesses: Soaring Stars Education and Study & Stay UK. I’ve supported many learners, from pupils to professionals, helping them grow in confidence, improve their English, and achieve their goals. Whether you’re preparing for an exam, moving to the UK, or learning for work or life, I’ll guide you with lessons tailored to you I’m a friendly, patient, and practical teacher who believes learning should feel purposeful, not pressured. I focus on genuine progress, helping you build not just your English, but your confidence and clarity too. I’ve supported learners of all ages and levels, including busy professionals preparing for high-stakes exams like IELTS, OET, and the Life in the UK Test. I tailor each lesson to your pace and learning style, whether you prefer fast, focused sessions or a more relaxed, exploratory approach. My sessions are structured and encouraging, with just the right balance of clarity, challenge, and humour to keep things engaging and effective. Every lesson will take you one step closer. Every lesson is tailored to your goals, level, and learning style. I create a relaxed but focused spac...

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

IELTS Teacher Training - IDP IELTS - 2026Completed official IELTS Teacher Training with IDP Education covering the IELTS Speaking assessment criteria, band descriptors, and examiner scoring standards. This training focused on how speaking performance is evaluated across fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. It enables me to provide precise feedback, realistic band score estimates, and targeted preparation strategies for IELTS candidates.

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL Graduate - 2022

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Post Graduate Certificate of Education - University of Sunderland - 2015The PGCE is a UK teaching qualification that allows me to teach in schools professionally

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - City University London - 2014Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science covering software development, systems, and technical problem solving. Combined with professional teaching qualifications, this enables me to support technology professionals with clear, accurate English for meetings, interviews, documentation, and day to day workplace communication.

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Teaching experience

2025 - Current

Teacher & Lead PractitionerStudy and Stay UK - United KingdomAt Study & Stay UK, we help adults improve their English and prepare for the Life in the UK Test, IELTS, OET, and other English exams. We specialise in working with professionals and UK residents

2020 - Current

Founder & Lead PractitionerSoaring Stars Education - United KingdomAt Soaring Stars Education, I lead a team delivering private tutoring, homeschooling support, online courses, and a Saturday School programme. We specialise in English, Maths, and Science, and also offer expert tuition in Black history, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Alongside teaching, we provide education consultancy, coaching, and produce high-quality learning materials used by schools and families across the UK.

2013 - 2020

Contract TeacherVarious Schools/ Organisations - United KingdomWorked across a range of schools and educational institutions as a contract teacher, including Aylward Academy, City of London Academy Islington, and Bow Boys School for Mathematics and Computing. Delivered subject-specific lessons and supported students from diverse backgrounds in achieving their academic goals.

2013 - Current

Self Employed Private Tutorn/a - United KingdomDelivered both in-person and online private tuition since 2013, supporting students across a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and academic goals. Specialised in English, exam preparation (IELTS, Life in the UK Test, Functional Skills), and tutoring for core school subjects including Maths and Science. Developed bespoke learning resources and strategies tailored to individual learners, with a focus on long-term progress and academic confidence.

Education

2009 - 2013

Bachelor’s - Computer ScienceCity University of London