Clare R
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Clare R
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Chinese (Other)
Specialties
KidsQualified teacher with a neutral accent, and 15 years' experience teaching adults and children
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Chinese (Other)
Specialties
KidsQualified teacher with a neutral accent, and 15 years' experience teaching adults and children
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Nelson Mandela, South Africa (06:36 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 28, 2024InterestsScienceEnvironment & NatureTravelReadingPets & Animals
My hobbies and interests include bird watching, creating upcycled furniture and décor items, square dancing, hiking, and learning about sustainable living and building.
I have travelled to about 37 countries, and worked in 6 of them. Two of the places that I most enjoyed living in were Taipei, for the fast-moving city life, and Arco, in Northern Italy, for the beautiful scenery and friendly people. My favourite ways to travel are by train and motorcycle.
I enjoy talking about travel, nature, the environment, sustainable building, crafts and design, and dog training.Me as a Teacher
I have more than 15 years' English teaching experience. I teach English because I know the joy and satisfaction of being able to communicate with someone from a foreign country, and I want to share that. I am patient, humorous, flexible and creative. I have plenty of practice in working out what people want to say, even if they are only just beginning to communicate in English.
I communicated with people in Russia, Italy, Germany, China and Taiwan because I tried hard to learn vocabulary and to pronounce words properly, and because I am not scared to make mistakes. Nearly all of the people I spoke to also didn't care about my mistakes - and none of them laughed at me!My lessons & teaching style
I know that I learn best when I am relaxed, having fun, and talking about topics that interest me, so I aim to help my students relax and have fun. I would like to know what interests you.
I can customise lessons according to students' needs, for example I would prepare videos and conversation topics for a student who is a confident reader but needs to improve his / her speaking and listening skills.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Video files
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Image files
Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate In Education - University of Cape Town - 2008
Certificate verified
Certificate in TEFL / TESOL - Inlingua Language Training Centre, Cape Town - 2003I completed 120 hours of training to become qualified to teach English as a foreign language / English to speakers of other languages.
Certificate verified
Experience - Acquired on the job - 2001I have been teaching young learners aged 3 - 15 for more than 15 years.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1999 - 2000
TEFL TeacherTeacher at a bilingual kindergarten
1999 - 2000
TEFL TeacherI taught general English to children and adults, from beginner to advanced level.
2001 - 2002
TEFL TeacherI taught English to children aged 3 - 13.
2002 - 2003
TEFL TeacherI taught general English to children aged 7 up, and adults, from beginner to advanced level.
2004 - 2005
TEFL TeacherI taught general English to children aged seven upwards, and adults from beginner to advanced level.
2005 - 2008
TESOL Teacher and CoordinatorI taught English to international students aged 11 - 16, and planned the timetable for this department.
2009 - 2012
TESOL Teacher and homeroom teacherI taught English to international students aged 8-10 for two years, and held the position of Year 4 homeroom teacher for one year.
2019 - Current
EFL TeacherOnline EFL teacher for students aged 6 upwards, and adults from elementary to advanced level.
Work Experience
2001 - 2002
EFL Teacher: Children aged 3 - 14Kindergarten, elementary and middle school English teacher.
5.0
Rating
9
Students
21
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
2 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Tailored lessons using information and vocabulary from tourism, construction and investment websites.
B2 - C1Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Improve your vocabulary, and practice listening and speaking using BBC podcasts.
B2 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Fun, active, structured lessons for kids aged 7 - 12.
A1 - B1Kids9 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 15% off
Choose and discuss a movie, book or TV series
B1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
'Starting Out' video series: Watch a short video to practice listening, and then talk about it in class.
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Personalised lessons for kids, depending on interests and level.
A1 - B1Kids8 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 28% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
2 Reviews
Oksana
6 English lessons
Dear, Clare thank you so much for your classes! Alice wait your class every day!
Jan 20, 2025
Oksana
6 English lessons
Thank you so much dear Clare! The class was very interesting and useful;) We will book another class with you.
Jan 14, 2025
Trial Lesson
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