Esther

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Community Tutor

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Chinese (Mandarin)

Other

Specialties

Business

TEFL-Certified English Tutor | Business English & Practical Conversation for All Levels

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Chinese (Mandarin)

Other

Specialties

Business

TEFL-Certified English Tutor | Business English & Practical Conversation for All Levels

About Me

Resume & Certificates

From BotswanaLiving in Other, Botswana (05:39 UTC+02:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Mar 10, 2026

InterestsFoodSports & FitnessMusicBusiness & Finance

Hello! My name is Esther, and I’m from Gaborone, Botswana. I’m a TEFL-certified English tutor with a background in finance and several years of experience teaching students from different cultures and age groups. I’m passionate about language, communication, and helping people connect across cultures. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing the guitar, exploring new ideas, and learning from the stories and experiences of people around the world. I value meaningful conversations and believe language is a powerful tool for building confidence and opportunities. As a teacher, I focus on helping students become confident and effective English communicators. My approach is patient, supportive, and goal-oriented. I take time to understand each student’s needs, learning style, and objectives so that every lesson feels relevant and productive. I guide students step by step, helping them improve their fluency, accuracy, and confidence in real-life situations. Whether you are learning English for work, study, travel, or personal growth, I aim to create a learning experience that is both structured and encouraging. My lessons are practical, interactive, and tailored to each student’s goals. We focus on developing speaking confidence while strengthening pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and overall communication skills. I use real-life scenarios, conversation practice, and targeted feedback to help students apply English naturally in everyday and professional situations. Lessons are s...

My teaching material

Video files
Flashcards
Text Documents
Quizzes
Audio files
Image files
PDF file
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT

Certificates

TEFL (120-hour) - TEFL Professional Institute - Teacher Record - 2026Completed a 120-hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, which included training in lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodologies, grammar instruction, and strategies for teaching English to non-native speakers. This certification qualifies me to teach English to learners of different ages and proficiency levels in both online and classroom environments.

Bachelor’s Degree of Economics - Finance - Zhejiang Gongshang University - 2018I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a Finance concentration, which required completing courses in economics, accounting, finance, and business management, along with practical projects and exams. This qualification enables me to understand professional business environments, communicate effectively about finance and business topics, and support students learning Business English, professional communication, and workplace vocabulary.

Teaching experience

2015 - 2018

English TeacherPrivate Education Institute - Hangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaPart-time English tutor for teenagers in China, guiding them to improve speaking, reading, and listening through engaging, interactive lessons.

Education

2014 - 2018

Bachelor’s - FinanceZhejiang Gongshang University

Work Experience

2021 - Current

Financial ConsultantStorm Gold Consulting - BotswanaAnalyze financial data, build financial models, and advise clients on investment and business decisions.