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Francis O
Community TutorTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Swahili
Yoruba
Other
Tswana
TEFL certified ESL teacher with over 7 years of experience. Learn today for a better tomorrow!
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Swahili
Yoruba
Other
Tswana
TEFL certified ESL teacher with over 7 years of experience. Learn today for a better tomorrow!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From NigeriaLiving in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania (15:28 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 8, 2026InterestsMedical & HealthcareEnvironment & NatureReadingTravelWriting
My name is Francis, i am a highly motivated ESL teacher and an ambitious medical personnel aspiring to deliver best solutions when faced with any challenge. I am totally committed to developing leadership qualities and ability to create positive interpersonal relationships. I adapt to changing conditions with resourceful, teachable and diligent mind-set. I am currently seeking opportunities where I can bring my knowledge and skills to the table in realization of overall organization goals, in any organization that fosters career development, growth and proficiency. I am eloquent in English, Chinese, Swahili and Yoruba.Me as a Teacher
As a teacher, I am patient, supportive, and result driven. I focus on helping students communicate clearly and confidently by creating a relaxed and encouraging learning environment. I adapt my teaching style to each learner’s level, goals, and learning pace, ensuring lessons are practical, engaging, and easy to understand.
I emphasize real life communication, clear pronunciation, and active vocabulary use. With experience teaching bilingual learners, especially Chinese students, I use simple explanations and sometimes mandarin to clarify difficult concepts. I provide structured feedback, track progress closely, and motivate students to improve. My lessons & teaching style
I provide interactive and personalized lessons that focus on real life communication, fluency, vocabulary, and pronunciation. I adapt my teaching to each student’s level, goals, and learning pace, ensuring lessons are engaging and effective. I use role plays, guided exercises, and constructive feedback to build confidence and encourage speaking. For bilingual learners, especially Chinese students, I incorporate Mandarin when necessary to clarify concepts and accelerate learning. My aim is to create a positive, motivating environment where students feel comfortable, confident and empowered to communicate naturally in English.My teaching material
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- PDF file
Certificates
120 hour TEFL certificate - Teacher Record - 2024I hold a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate, which provides comprehensive training in teaching English to non native speakers. The program equipped me with skills in lesson planning, classroom management, grammar instruction, pronunciation coaching and communicative teaching methods. It also emphasized teaching techniques for different age groups and proficiency levels, including one-on-one and group lessons.
Teaching experience
2024 - 2026
ESL TUTORWorked as an online ESL tutor on Preply, teaching English to young Chinese learners using Mandarin for explanations and guidance, and communicating in English with other bilingual students. Designed and delivered customized lesson plans based on students’ proficiency and goals, focusing on speaking, grammar, and comprehension. Conducted one-to-one and small group sessions, tracked student progress, and provided constructive feedback to ensure measurable improvement.
2018 - 2020
ESL tutor• Taught English to children and adults in classroom settings.
• Designed engaging lesson plans to improve speaking, listening, and reading skills.
• Managed classroom activities and assessed student progress.
• Worked effectively in a multicultural teaching environment.
2021 - 2024
ESL tutorI taught English on Cafetalk, working with students from different cultural and language backgrounds. I focused on improving learners’ speaking confidence, pronunciation, and grammar through interactive, student centered lessons. I adapted each class to individual goals, including conversational English, daily communication, and professional English, while creating a supportive and engaging online learning environment.
Education
2014 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Medicine and SurgeryI am also a qualified Medical Doctor (MBBS) with experience in hospital-based clinical practice and tele-health consultation. I have worked as a medical officer and intern doctor, managing patients across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings. My practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, patient-centered care, clear communication, and evidence-based treatment. I also have experience providing remote medical consultations, patient education, and follow-up care via telemedicine platforms.
Work Experience
2022 - 2024
Intern DoctorI completed my medical internship in Tanzania, gaining hands-on clinical experience across major departments while managing patients under supervision in a resource limited healthcare setting.
5.0
Rating
3
Students
6
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English Conversational Lesson
A1 - B2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 10% off
English Pronunciation Lesson (Beginner–Intermediate)
A1 - B2Conversation3 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Package with 15% off
Basic English Language for Beginners
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 12% off
Basic English Language for Intermediate learners
B1 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 8% off
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