Certified IELTS examiner, postgraduate native English teacher with professional teaching experience.
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Certified IELTS examiner, postgraduate native English teacher with professional teaching experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (17:27 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 15, 2014
I am a native English speaker from England, with professional English teaching experience online and in person - the UK and Germany for over six years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Law, two Master's degrees, one in Western Philosophy from King's College, University of London and the other in Buddhist Philosophy. Interests include: yoga, meditation, philosophy and travel! NOTE: I only teach students B1 (IELTS 6) level and above, and not below the age of 16.
Me as a Teacher
I have professional experience and knowledge teaching General, Business, IELTS and academic English. I am also a British Council qualified IELTS speaking examiner and can prepare students for the IELTS speaking tests.
My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is what suits the student and how they learn best. I adapt to suit their learning style and requirements. I enjoy discussing all topics and can teach reading, writing, speaking, listening and exam preparation.
My teaching material
Homework Assignments
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Articles and news
Video files
Certificates
IELTS examiner - British Council - 2016
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge - 1999
Certificate verified
LL.B (Hons) - University of Warwick - 1994
Certificate verified
Education
1991 - 1994
Bachelor’s - LawUniversity of Warwick
2002 - 2004
Master's - PhilosophyKing's College, London
Work Experience
2014 - 2014
English Language TeacherAbsolutely English - Sherborne, United Kingdom
2009 - 2010
English Language TeacherUniversity of Arts - London, United Kingdom
2015 - 2017
TEFL teacherUniversity of Hamburg - Germany
4.9
Rating
377
Students
881
Lessons
94%
Attendance rate
95%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
377
Students
881
Lessons
94%
Attendance rate
95%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
201 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
General English - Speaking, Listening and Reading
B2 - C2Language Essentials178 lessons completed
USD 20.00
General English package 5 lessons
B2 - C2Language Essentials213 lessons completed
USD 18.00
IELTS Preparation
B2 - C2Test Preparation216 lessons completed
USD 24.00
IELTS preparation package
B2 - C2Test Preparation56 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 20% off
Availability
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111 Reviews
Haruna
12 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She is one of the best teachers I ever had. She is always supportive and I enjoyed lessons with her. She has a variety of knowledge and can talk about a wide range of topics, which enhances not only my English but also my horizons.
Apr 19, 2024
Bert
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Ava’s kindness shines through as she patiently guides you, balancing the nuances of language with thought-provoking discussions. It’s rare to find a teacher who makes learning feel like a captivating dialogue between minds. For anyone who appreciates a blend of academia and heartfelt discussions, Ava’s classes are a treasure trove. She not only prepares you for the IELTS but also enriches your perspective.
Nov 30, 2023
Sinem Acinan
1 English lesson
My experience was very disappointing. The first 5–10 minutes were spent trying to resolve technical issues on the computer with the italki app. During this time, the teacher repeatedly suggested canceling the lesson and told me they would report it to italki. In the end, we couldn’t have a proper lesson for the first 15 minutes. I eventually joined from my phone, but the teacher kept saying that my internet was not good and again suggested canceling, saying they didn’t really have much time. I insisted on continuing, but the lesson was not effective. I would like to request a 50% refund. If their time is valuable, then so is my money.
Sep 23, 2025
Aria
3 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ava is a very profesional and patient teacher! We had an IELTS speaking practice test together and she gave me a lot of useful advice.
Apr 3, 2024
CN0198
1 English lesson
老师发音很纯正,给了我非常有益都建议。
Oct 11, 2025
3ken.ken.k
2 English lessons
Ava is wonderful. She makes everything so easy to understand, and i really enjoy her class!