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Zoe☀️Kids&Science
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Specialties
BusinessKids5🌟 parent reviews! Expert at helping children USE English fluently (with science and knowledge)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
Specialties
BusinessKids5🌟 parent reviews! Expert at helping children USE English fluently (with science and knowledge)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Coimbra, Portugal (15:59 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 31, 2021InterestsEnvironment & NatureTravelReadingPets & AnimalsScience
All children can learn to speak and understand English fluently, it just requires practice!
I am a patient and professional childrens' English and science tutor with 14 years and 7000+ lessons' experience of helping children learn to communicate effectively in English.
Consistent 5* reviews 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I am very skilled at explaining complex subjects, and love teaching English with science, ecology and general knowledge lessons!
I am lucky enough to have taught most of my students for many years, and I have watched many grow from knowing just a little school English, to being able to read and speak effortlessly. I truly feel that they are my international family 💕💕💕Me as a Teacher
Humans have EVOLVED to absorb languages, making links with everything around them, children learn so much more when they are not focussed on learning!
I like to teach in a way that models correct language usage organically, introducing vocabulary and language forms indirectly, in the same way that parents teach their own children their mother tongue.
Over many years I have learned that this is by far the most effective way to teach children to speak natural sounding English effortlessly and without fear, allowing them to use and adapt the language they know to communicate effectively, effortlessly gaining confidence and language fluidity! My lessons & teaching style
In our lessons, we do not just learn English, we learn IN English!
We will read some level appropriate material together, and then talk and answer questions about it. I have books about nearly everything, the most important thing to me is that the student is INTERESTED, listening and talking whilst engaged in the SUBJECT rather than just thinking that they are learning English!
We will practise any pronunciation issues as they arise, we may do silly exercises, singing or tongue twisters. We may play games to practise spelling or a specific language/grammar point.
I am always especially happy when students unconsciously correct themselves whilst concentrating on winning a game!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
Certificates
Child Development and Educational Theory - IEFP - 2021Various child development and educational theory qualification, completed in Portuguese. Including-
Ethics and professional ethics when working with children and youths.
(Portuguese) national system of precocious intervention.
Social and educational approaches to working with children and youths.
Development of children and youths.
Safety and accident prevention for children and youths.
Planning of educational activities for children and youths.
Communication processes for children and youths.
Certificate verified
TEFL How to Teach Audio and Video Lessons - i-to-i - 201310 hour TEFL How to Teach Audio and Video Lessons
Certificate verified
TEFL Grammar Awareness - i-to-i - 201320 hour Grammar Awareness Course
Certificate verified
TEFL Teaching Business English - i-to-i - 201310 hour TEFL Teaching Business English
Certificate verified
Teaching Business English - i-to-i - 2013Teaching Business English
Certificate verified
TEFL Teaching English To Young Learners - i-to-i - 201110 hour TEFL Teaching English To Young Learners
Certificate verified
TEFL Teaching English One-To-One - i-to-i - 201110 hour TEFL Teaching English One-To-One
Certificate verified
TEFL - i-to-i - 201160 hour online TEFL course
Certificate verified
Teaching Young Learners - i-to-i - 2011Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
Teacher
2018 - 2021
TeacherOver 3500 lessons
2011 - 2018
Teacher
Education
1996 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Environmental and Resource Science with Additional Studies in Europe2:1 BSc (Hons.) Environmental and Resource Science with Additional Studies in Europe including Placement Year in Spain (see employment details)
Dissertation on training an artificial neural network to estimate the chlorophyll levels of leaves by recognition of their reflectance patterns.
Also previously Studied two years of MPhys (Hons.) Physics and Space Technology
Work Experience
2018 - 2021
Online ESL Teacher• Patiently and positively enabling children to communicate with confidence in one-to-one video lessons.
• Building relationships with children to encourage them to talk and learn in the natural organic manner that they gain their mother tongue.
• Emphasising confident communication as a lesson aim.
• Using stories, games and props to reinforce and practise language in a fun way.
2011 - 2018
Online ESL Teacher• Teaching English as a foreign language via online video lessons to children and adults of many levels and with many different aims
• Creating, adapting and using material to make lessons appropriate to the language aims of the students.
• Designing and building courseware incorporating games and activities using graphic design software.
• Creating spreadsheets to autocomplete board-game and flashcard templates from lists of key vocabulary
5.0
Rating
99
Students
3,682
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
49 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
(For China) Comprehension and Discussion Lessons for Kids
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,395 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Comprehension and Discussion Lessons for Kids
A1 - B2Kids889 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
☀️AMAZING ANIMALS☀️Intermediate fluency and discussion course☀️Building confidence whilst learning IN English!☀️
A2 - B2Language Essentials705 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
(For China) Children's Science for English Learners
B1 - B2Language Essentials75 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Children's Science for English Learners
B1 - B2Kids15 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
My creations
Podcast (10)
91 Reviews
Maya
97 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am deeply grateful to Teacher Zoe for her outstanding science lessons tailored for English learners. She is well organised, always prepared for the classes, and 100% focused throughout. Her passion for science is truly infectious, making complex topics engaging and accessible. Thank you for inspiring us all!
Dec 18, 2025
Magnus
341 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
我见过的最好的英语老师，是我的老师，也是我儿子的老师！她的知识面非常广，教授英语的方式很专业，也很有创意。我儿子从七岁起和zoe学英语，现在10岁，我们出去玩的时候，我儿子可以自如应用英语，而且他学习的词汇量之大让我惊讶。课外，zoe还会给我儿子推荐很多有意思的书，我儿子出门旅行会在火车和飞机上读。
Apr 22, 2024
CN5530xiaoyan
147 English lessons
跟着Zoe老师上课整整一年了，两个孩子的语言能力都有了很大的进步，而且在课外也对英语学习保持着兴趣和热情，喜欢主动说英语，用英语思考和游戏，能够看到老师的积极影响。老师很善于因材施教，除了牛津阅读树，老师还推荐了wonders教材，非常适合中国孩子。 Zoe老师很棒，是我们都很信任和喜欢的老师。我们会继续努力！
Mar 31, 2026
Leo
186 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ms. Zoe brings a wealth of cultural insights to her lessons, making the learning process not just about language acquisition but also about understanding and appreciating different cultures. This has greatly enriched my son's educational experience and broadened his horizons.
Feb 23, 2025
Amy
4 English lessons
Great lesson with Zoe!
Apr 9, 2026
Amy
4 English lessons
Zoe is really nice and patient!
Mar 24, 2026
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