Visited 7 hours ago
✨Lailaa✨
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Arabic
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation🌟 Kids English Specialist (Ages 6–12) | Reading, Phonics & Speaking Confidence
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Arabic
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest Preparation🌟 Kids English Specialist (Ages 6–12) | Reading, Phonics & Speaking Confidence
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Cape Town, South Africa (23:27 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 2, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelSports & FitnessFoodEnvironment & Nature
👋 Hello and welcome! Does your child struggle to read, speak, or feel confident in English?
I’m Teacher Lailaa, a certified English teacher with over 4 years of experience helping young learners (ages 6–12) become confident English speakers.
In my lessons, your child will:
✅ Improve reading and phonics
✅ Speak in full sentences with confidence
✅ Learn vocabulary in a fun, structured way
I create a supportive and engaging environment where children feel comfortable speaking and making mistakes.Me as a Teacher
I am a patient and supportive teacher who creates a positive space where students feel comfortable speaking and building confidence 🤍
I specialise in teaching children aged 6–12, focusing on reading, phonics, pronunciation, and speaking 📚
My lessons are structured and step-by-step, helping students see real progress 📈
I use engaging methods like visuals, guided practice, and interactive speaking activities 🎯
I also adapt each lesson to suit the student’s level and learning style 🌱
I offer structured IELTS speaking support for older students and adults 🎓 My lessons & teaching style
🌟 Kids Reading & Phonics (Ages 6–10)
Letter sounds & blending
Reading practice
Pronunciation support
🗣️ Kids Speaking Confidence (Ages 8–12)
Full sentence speaking
Topic-based discussions
Vocabulary building
🎯 IELTS Speaking (Band 6 → 7+)
Structured answers
Fluency & confidence
Real exam practice
📅 Ready to get started?
Book a trial lesson today and let’s start improving your English together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Business English Certificate - TEFL Premier - 2024- Teach Business English
Certificate verified
TEYL - Premier TEFL - 2024Teach English to Younger Learners
Certificate verified
Teaching English Online - Premier TEFL - 2024Online/Digital Teaching Certification
Certificate verified
IELTS Certificate - Premier TEFL - 2024Principles of Teaching English for IELTS Exam Preparation
Teach IELTS Listening
Teach IELTS Reading
Teach IELTS Writing
Teach IELTS Speaking
Teach IELTS Vocabulary
Certificate verified
Business English - Premier TEFL - 2024
Certificate verified
IELTS Certification - Premier TEFL - 2024
Certificate verified
TEFL certificate - i-to-i TEFL - 2019
Certificate verified
TEFL Certificate - i-to-i - 2019120 hour TEFL course
30 hour TEYL course (Teaching English to Young Learners)
30 hour Grammar Awareness course
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
Online English Teacher- Conduct one-on-one lessons for teenagers and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Specialized in conversational English, grammar, pronunciation, and IELTS preparation
- Teach General English, Business English, and exam-focused lessons
- Designed personalized lesson plans aligned with student goals
2024 - Current
Online English Teacher- Teach young learners and adults using the ClassIn and Voov platform
- Deliver structured lessons focusing on speaking, phonics, reading, and comprehension
- Use interactive tools, visuals, and student-centered methods to maintain engagement
Education
2023 - Current
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of CommerceBusiness Management and Financial Accounting
2020 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Arabic LanguageBachelor's of Arts in the Arabic Language and Linguistics.
Work Experience
2021 - Current
Bookkeeping & Administrative Support- Accurately captured and processed high-volume financial and business data into Sage and QuickBooks with consistent focus on data integrity.
- Performed data validation and basic reconciliations to verify completeness, formatting accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained digital records for SARS and CIPC submissions, ensuring organization and fast retrieval of compliance documents.
-Managed administrative workflows including data filing, document preparation, and deadline coordinatio
4.9
Rating
147
Students
413
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
123 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
🗣️ Kids Speaking Confidence (Ages 8–12)
A1 - C2Conversation92 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
📚 Kids Reading & Phonics (Ages 6–10)
A1 - B1Kids62 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
🎯Test Prep: IELTS Speaking (Band 6 → 7+)
A1 - C2Test Preparation73 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
25 Reviews
Dee F
2 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
She’s amazing 💞
May 30, 2025
Pinky ❤️
65 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking this class for a couple of months and I must say that you have an excellent teaching technique. Thank you so much for your guidance and help. Very grateful for this journey.
May 30, 2022
Dee F
2 English lessons
She is great! She understands what I really want.
Sep 13, 2024
Mia
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
Very useful and point my grammar errors when I was in class, thank you
Nov 16, 2023
khamis alsinani
11 English lessons
Was good lesson for kids
Sep 23, 2024
Zhanna Motrunich
1 English lesson
The lesson was great, we practiced answering interview questions, Lailaa was very supportive and provided helpful feedback
Sep 4, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 6.00
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