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Miss Buswell
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationFormer IELTS Examiner in China ➡️➡️ My mock exams are excellent and very helpful for you! ⬅️⬅️
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
German
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
Test PreparationFormer IELTS Examiner in China ➡️➡️ My mock exams are excellent and very helpful for you! ⬅️⬅️
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Little Rock, United States (04:16 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 6, 2022InterestsTravelFilms & TV SeriesHistoryFoodReading
[Profile updated December 2025: I have added a 30-minute Trial Lesson which is a mock exam and evaluation, but without an explanation of the errors I heard and without much time for suggestions.]
My specialty is giving IELTS speaking mock exams. I will accept a few IELTS preparation students, but only if you have had a mock exam with me first.
I returned home to the US six years ago, after teaching at universities in China for 19 years. Before I taught English in China, I was a music teacher in the US and in Mexico and also lived in Vienna, Austria before moving to China. For the last six years I have lived a quiet life in the US with my mother and her three cats.Me as a Teacher
If you have a mock exam with me it will be like taking the real exam, except that I will be taking notes. I will tell you your score in detail and suggest what you need to do to improve so that you can make your goal score.
If you are one of the two or three students that I accept for IELTS preparation, you should know that my IELTS prep classes are relaxed and I don't give homework. If you want a strict teacher who gives homework there are many others to choose from. My lessons & teaching style
I specialize in giving IELTS mock speaking exams. I have taught IELTS on different platforms since about 2017. In March 2022 I started to teach on iTalki. Now I have conversation classes on one platform and IELTS classes only on iTalki. I'm a former IELTS examiner in China, and can give you a mock exam and evaluation.
I will only accept two or three students at a time for IELTS preparation lessons. These students must have a mock exam with me first and must have a goal score of 6.5 or higher.
Starting in July, I now offer a Combo Lesson. That's a 90-minute lesson where you can have a mock exam and then an IELTS Preparation Lesson right after it.Certificates
IELTS Examiner - British Council - 2014I have worked for ESL platforms that had teachers who claimed that they had been IELTS examiners but couldn't prove it. I'm including my invitation to examine to show you that I really was an examiner in China starting in 2014 and continuing for a year. I also have an abundance of emails I could show you to prove that I'm what I say I am.
Certificate verified
Invitation to Examine IELTS Speaking - British Council - 2014In 2014 I applied to be an IELTS examiner and was invited to the training session. I passed the training and was sent an Invitation to Examine document, which is attached here. Soon after that I started examining IELTS speaking in Nanning, China. I was an examiner for a little over a year, until the rules changed and most IELTS examiners in China lost their jobs. Since then I have taught IELTS online, specializing in giving mock exams and evaluations.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge - 2010
Certificate verified
Education
1986 - 1987
Master's - Music EducationI have bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education. I taught music for six years, then became interested in teaching ESL. I found that I enjoyed helping students improve their English much more than I did teaching music, so I never returned to it.
Work Experience
2010 - 2019
English TeacherI taught English at universities in China from February 1998 to January 2019. I lived in five cities and mainly taught Oral English to English Majors. I stayed for nine years at my last university in China, Guangxi University.
5.0
Rating
662
Students
1,352
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
IELTS Mock Exam - 60 Minutes
A2 - C2Test Preparation713 lessons completed
USD 35.00
IELTS Preparation Lessons (For Band 6.5 or Higher Only)
B1 - C2Test Preparation569 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Combo Lesson: IELTS Mock Exam and IELTS Preparation Lesson
A2 - C2Test Preparation29 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
189 Reviews
Max
1 English lesson
Miss Buswell's mock test is highly recommended. She pointed out my grammar mistakes and some pronunciation problems. All in all, It's very helpful and professional. She knows how to help you with your speaking.
Dec 19, 2025
Ray
43 English lessons
Miss Buswell is a very conscientious teacher who can give some wonderful thoughts to the speaking module. For example, she taught me to how start a monologue and how to pronounce some words better. It's definitely worth what you've paid for.
Nov 27, 2025
Harper
1 English lesson
Miss Buswell is a really nice teacher. I really enjoy talking with her and I also learned a lot from her!
Oct 11, 2025
Grace
21 English lessons
She is awesome and helpful.
Dec 12, 2025
Floris Jiang
3 English lessons
Miss Buswell is the most dedicated, genuine, and professional IELTS teacher I've ever met! During the mock exam, she corrected every single mistake I had made and provided clear solutions for improvement. She is incredibly kind and patient. Knowing that my exam is approaching, she has tried to help me as much as she can, and I really appreciate that! She is also a humorous person who I really enjoy talking with. She is truly an excellent teacher. If you are looking to take an IELTS mock exam or seeking in-depth advice on IELTS preparation, I highly recommend her!
Nov 23, 2025
Maze D
3 English lessons
Highly recommended. Teacher is very friendly and professional, and will tailor their advice based on your needs and level.
Oct 11, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 20.00
Your final payment will be made in USD