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IELTS with Joe
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Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationDELTA qualified, former IELTS examiner with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationDELTA qualified, former IELTS examiner with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Brno, Czech Republic (07:54 UTC+02:00)
About Me
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I am a highly qualified, native speaking IELTS specialist with a DELTA certification. With 20+ years of teaching and training experience, I have worked in 20 countries around the world, in regions like Asia, Central Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa
As a former Cambridge IELTS examiner, I have assessed over 7,000 speaking and 3,000 writing tests globally in exam centers in Venezuela, Qatar, India, Belarus, Myanmar, and Ethiopia. Plus, since moving online, I have helped around 2,000 students over 5,000 lessons on italki. My expertise is identifying and addressing the specific challenges adult learners face achieving their desired IELTS scores. I am also a certified CELPIP instructor.
In my 20 years of teaching, I have taught all types of learners: from elementary to proficient, infants to elderly, Business English, General English and everything in between. I have worked for the industry leading organizations such as English First, International House and the British Council. I have led high profile educational projects including for the National Parliament of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia and the Ministry of the Interior of Qatar.
However, on iTalki, my exclusive focus is on IELTS for adults. I have extensive experience having done 7,000+ speaking exams for Cambridge. My knowledge of the exam can help you identify your strengths & weaknesses.
As an exam preparation teacher, my goal is to make sure you fully understand the DOs and DONTs of the...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELPIP Instructor Level 1 - Paragon Testing - 2025A certificate course run by the owners of the CELPIP exam: Paragon Testing. The exam is one of two accepted by the Canadian government for immigration. The course explained the procedure, criteria, technique (for students and teachers) in order to help student better their CELPIP scores.
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CELPIP Instructor Level 2 - Paragon Testing - 2025A more in depth course to understand the nuance of the CELPIP exam including format, grading and teaching
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DELTA - Cambridge English - 2017The DELTA is a diploma level certification which is a step higher than the certification level CELTA. In the UK, the DELTA would be a masters' level course, whereas the CELTA is more like a Bachelors'
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DELTA Module 3 - Cambridge - 2017The DELTA is a Master's level qualification in the EU and UK. Module 3 of the certificate requires specialization, mine was exam preparation. This not only shows my deep and profound understanding of the exam process, but is evidence of demonstrated competencies to do so at a Master's level. This also comes from Cambridge, the world's most trusted authorities in the ESL, the part owners of the IELTS and Cambridge Main Suite exams.
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IELTS examiner Invitation - International House - 2016As evidence I was actually an IELTS examiner, I uploaded one of my "Invitation to Examine" letters. I have similar letters for British Council Venezuela (2015), British Council Qatar (2016), IDP India (2016), British Council Myanmar (2017) and British Council Ethiopia (2019)
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CELTA - Cambridge English - 2013The CELTA is a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. This is considered the gold standard certification for teachers of English
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TESOL - International TESOL - 2002This was my first teaching certification
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Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
IELTS teacherConducted thousands of 1-to-1 IELTS exam training sessions to adults in a variety of skills including speaking, writing, reading and listening.
2019 - 2020
Academic CoordinatorLed the teaching team with teacher training, curriculum & material development, managing clients & stakeholders, plus delivering high-end training workshops to UN Agencies, NGOs and various Ethiopian Ministries. Also helped the exams department as an IELTS examiner.
2017 - 2019
Educational Project CoordinatorHeaded a project funded by the UK Government in the National Parliament of Myanmar to better enable Members of Parliament to engage in blended learning programmes. Also managed delivery of English language and professional skills workshops to the parliamentary support staff. Also worked with the exams department British Council's main office in Yangon as an IELTS examiner.
2016 - 2017
ESL TeacherTaught General English classes for student ranging for Young Learners to Adult, Pre-intermediate to Advanced. Also taught exam preparation classes for the Cambridge Main Suite exams. Assisted the exam department as an IELTS examiner.
2016 - 2016
IELTS ExaminerWorked as a full-time IELTS examiner conducting 22 speaking tests/day or 484 tests/month. Also graded writing exams for the paper based test.
2015 - 2016
Educational Project CoordinatorLed a small team in the creation of an English language department for the Ministry of the Interior's new police college. This included establishing the curriculum, creating tests and delivering classes to students. Also worked with the British Council's main office as an IELTS examiner.
2013 - 2015
ESL TeacherTaught classes ranging from General English to teens and adult, exam preparation classes for IELTS and Cambridge Main Suite. Did speaking and writing exam grading for IELTS and KET, PET & FCE.
2013 - 2013
ESL TeacherWorked with public school teachers providing exam preparation courses (FCE, TKT) in order to adhere to new government certification requirements. Taught Business English and General English to small groups of company employees. Also worked as an examiner for Cambridge Main Suite exams (KET, PET, FCE)
2012 - 2012
Director of StudiesLed all aspects of the English Language department as Academic Coordinator. Duties included, but not limited to, hiring of new staff, teacher training and development, course development, creating curriculum, public relations and teaching. As well as revitalizing the international studies program.
2011 - 2012
ESL TeacherParticipated in the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage: a training facility partnered by IRD, UNESCO and local KRG government. The institute’s focus was to improve the quality and expertise of all aspects of care for regional historical artefacts. Duties were related to preparing participants for overseas studies including exam preparation, English training, cultural awareness and application processes.
2010 - 2011
ESL TeacherWorked on a US Embassy program (ACCESS) aimed at disadvantaged youths in a variety of educationally focused goals, including ESL training, community integration and social awareness. Led youths as a mentor for international exchange programs (YES), scholarships (Fulbright, Nexen) and preparation for international standard tests (TOEFL).
2010 - 2010
Academic ConsultantHeaded an assessment initiative with a local educational NGO working in rural schools in Oaxaca state. Aims evaluated then suggested and implemented modern teaching methodologies and materials. Responsibilities included teacher training, curriculum development and teaching.
2008 - 2009
ESL TeacherResponsible for working with Government ministries, agencies and multinational corporations. Assisted in creating international relation departments of smaller ministries (like the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Taxes and Ministry of Economic Development) primarily through management training, ESL training and cultural awareness classes. Also worked with oil related organizations like AzNeft and BP (and some contractors) leading pre-intermediate to advanced classes.
2008 - 2008
ESL TeacherLed English language classes for Pre-intermediate to Advanced adult students.
2007 - 2008
Director of StudiesPerformed duties of International Department Head. Primary responsibilities included teacher training and supervision, curriculum development as well as teaching IELTS classes. Local teachers in the department were trained to use a communicative approach in the ESL classes. The approach proved highly successful and student enrolment in the new department increased exponentially. As a new department, all objectives and goals had to be identified, methodology and materials chosen and testing made.
2006 - 2007
ESL TeacherInitial duties were that of ESL teacher for students ranging from 4 to 60 years old and beginners to advanced. Later responsibilities included development and facilitation of in-company language training program for clients such as Hilton Hotels and SS Pharmaceuticals. At Hilton, an in-house curriculum was developed by creating job specific courses with key phrases and relevant vocabulary important to individual positions within the company.
2005 - 2006
Educational Programming ConsultantWhile working at an ESL school, teaching beginner to advanced level adults, was specially chosen to collaborate in the development of an instructional English language video (English for You) for educational, as well as, commercial purposes. The highly successful program has reached many parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa.
2004 - 2005
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
2003 - 2004
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
2002 - 2003
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
Education
1993 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Anthropology
5.0
Rating
2,164
Students
6,288
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
158 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
IELTS Preparation - Speaking
B1 - C2Test Preparation3,450 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Preparation - Writing
B1 - C2Test Preparation1,266 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 4% off
IELTS Preparation - Reading
B1 - C2Test Preparation55 lessons completed
USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation - Listening
B1 - C2Test Preparation49 lessons completed
USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation mixed-skills package
B1 - C2Test Preparation941 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 55% off
CELPIP Preparation
B1 - C2Test Preparation14 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 10% off
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539 Reviews
Mihye Trista
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
JOE’s lessons have been absolutely amazing!
As a former IELTS examiner, he has an outstanding understanding of the test itself, but more than that, his ability to teach English is truly exceptional.
To be honest, finding a good writing tutor hasn’t been easy for me. I often felt that many lessons weren’t much different from just using AI feedback. But his class was completely different from anything I’ve experienced before.
He’s not only incredibly skilled, but also creates such a warm and encouraging atmosphere that makes it easy to stay focused and comfortable throughout the lesson. He has a great sense of humor, too, which really helps keep the class positive and enjoyable.
Honestly, I want to recommend him to everyone who’s struggling like I was, but at the same time, I secretly want to wait until I’ve finished my own exam… just in case he gets too popular and I can’t book a lesson anymore :)
Thank Joe so much, I just wish I had found him a little earlier!
Jul 18, 2025
Stella
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I got a 7.5 after 6 classes with Joe! He focused on how to pass the exam and maximize the score instead of English language itself. As a result, you can see a big leap in just several days! I could not achieve what I got without his instructions, such as discourse markers, complex sentences and so many other magics.
He’s perfect for IELTS students who want to understand the criteria and see the test from an examiner’s prospective! Highly recommend for people with the language abilities but dont know the exam skills.
Oct 10, 2023
Yukino
1 English lesson
Mr Joe is such a cheerful and friendly teacher.
His advice is so practical and helpful for IELTS speaking exam.
Thank you so much!
Apr 19, 2026
Liliya Taneva
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had 10 fantastic IELTS preparation lessons with Joe, which were immensely beneficial. Joe's expertise in IELTS is evident as he helped me understand the exam's requirements and pinpoint my weaknesses. His engaging teaching style made each lesson enjoyable, transforming challenging topics into manageable tasks with humour and ease. Through Joe's guidance, I gained a clear understanding of how to tackle the IELTS writing and speaking sections effectively. His approach to teaching, which involves leading students to find their own answers, significantly boosted my confidence and skills. In a short span of 10 lessons, Joe provided me with the tools and knowledge to improve my speaking abilities and strategize for the writing tasks. His patience and personalized teaching methods are commendable. I highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for effective and enjoyable IELTS preparation. His lessons are a valuable investment toward achieving your desired score.
Mar 2, 2024
Alan Qi
1 English lesson
One of the best feedbacks I’ve ever had! Amazed how he managed to memorize what I have said in the mock test and give in-depth analysis of my strengths and weaknesses according to the grading criteria
Apr 24, 2026
Hannah
3 English lessons
The class was amazing, with a thorough analysis of the grading criteria based on my test results, and Joe’s teaching style was great.
Mar 15, 2026
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