From AustraliaLiving in Brisbane, Australia (18:05 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 9, 2020
Hello! My name is Blake. I live in Brisbane, where I am a Spanish Maths and Business teacher at a secondary school. I taught English at a number of English schools in Brisbane city while I was studying at University and now I often teach there during my holidays. I have learnt Spanish and Chinese to an upper intermediate level and am currently learning Italian, Portuguese and French. I have a B Commerce, a Graduate Certificate in teaching and learning, and a TESOL Certificate. I have a range of hobbies and interests including surfing, cycling, guitar and learning languages.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching for around four years at both secondary and English language schools in and around Brisbane city. At the English schools I taught a range of students from beginners through to IELTS preparation. I really enjoyed meeting the wide diversity of motivated students that attended these schools, and learning about their backgrounds and future plans.
My lessons & teaching style
I use a relaxed lesson style with a high degree of emphasis on speaking and listening skills. I like to progress students at a rate that encourages them to develop without causing them to be overloaded. Where possible I use realistic dialogues and authentic teaching materials tailored to the wants, interests and needs of the students.
Certificates
GDTL - USQ - 2017
Certificate verified
TEFL - ITTT - 2014
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelor’s - B CommerceUSQ
Work Experience
2017 - 2019
TeacherBrisbane Catholic Education - Brisbane, Australia
2017 - 2019
English TeacherNavitas English - Brisbane, Australia
2016 - 2019
English TeacherSPC Brisbane - Brisbane, Australia
5.0
Rating
6
Students
6
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
6
Students
6
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - B2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
2 Reviews
Debora
1 English lesson
Fantastic teacher! Very supportive and easy going!
Have a lot of very good tips and i will definetelly have more classes soon !
May 7, 2021
Eli
1 English lesson
I really enjoyed the first class. We talked about life in Australia. Blake is very patient with the students, and I know that with more practice I can improve my English. I recommend it to everyone!!