Kim Symes
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Kim Symes
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Cambridge graduate offering study support and academic conversation
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
Cambridge graduate offering study support and academic conversation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (14:03 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020InterestsScienceHistoryEnvironment & NatureWritingReading
Hello, I'm Kim and I'm a native English speaker from Birmingham, England. I'm a Cambridge Graduate with a Masters Degree in Social Anthropology. I also have Advanced Level qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Art; a professional qualification (HNC) in Medical Laboratory Sciences; and a First Class degree in Evolutionary Anthropology. During my degree, I never received less than a First Class mark in any assignment, and I'm keen to pass on my expertise in academic reading and writing to others.Me as a Teacher
After graduating, I taught English in Gran Canaria for a year, then trained as a Further Education lecturer and taught Advanced Level Psychology and Biology for four years whjle also working as an examiner. I want to pass on my skills in reading, interpreting and constructing academic writings, whether you are a student, currently struggling with essays and reports, or a graduate putting together a research proposal, I can help. My degree included a diverse range of subjects, including Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Linguistics and Archaeology, so I can help with either essay-based subjects or scientific and statistical reports.My lessons & teaching style
I'm offering two types of lesson:
1. Academic Study Support: Reading and Writing
2. Conversation (intermediate to advanced)
I always plan my lessons, but we don't have to stick to the plan - especially for conversation classes! Each lesson is tailored to the individual student and will depend on what you need your English for. Homework is optional, but is probably a good idea - especially if you're preparing for exams - as it will accelerate your progress. That is up to you. I will often send links to interesting articles or videos, and usually send a vocabulary list after each lesson.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching English Online - Cambridge Assessment English - 2020A short, high-quality course designed to train qualified teachers in delivering their lessons online.
120 hour TESOL/TEFL Certificate - World TESOL Academy - 2020A comprehensive course covering the teaching of English grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course is internationally accredited by Accreditat.
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Greenwich University - 1992This was a full-time, one year post-graduate course in teaching and lecturing in the post-compulsory education sector (ie: teaching young people over 16 and adults). I specialised in teaching Psychology and conducted teaching practice in two London colleges.
Teaching experience
1988 - 1989
Teacher of English as a Foreign LanguageTeaching English to children and adults using the direct method of instruction
1992 - 1997
Lecturer in Psychology and BiologyLecturing advanced level Psychology and Biology to young people and adults. I also worked as an examiner at this time, marking exam scripts for public examinations.
Education
1990 - 1991
Master's - AnthropologySocial Anthropology - the study of small-scale societies and cultures. Main themes included politics, kinship, religion and economics.
1984 - 1988
Bachelor’s - Evolution and AnthropologyBiological and cultural evolution, evolution of language, evolution of the brain, neuropsychology, palaeolithic archaeology, small scale societies, philosophy of knowledge (epistemology).
Work Experience
1980 - 1984
MicrobiologistBefore university I worked in a hospital pathology department, analysing biological specimens, testing antibiotic sensitivities and reporting findings to medical staff.
5.0
Rating
25
Students
984
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Academic English: Study Support for Reading & Writing
B2 - C2Language Essentials863 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
Academic or Informal English Conversation
B2 - C2Conversation94 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
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34 Reviews
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
Thank you!!
Mar 2, 2025
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
Her lessons are fantastic. I have been taking her lessons for 4 years. She can teach any academic subject. I read many articles on physics and space with her this year.
May 12, 2024
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
I have been taking her class for 2 years, and I have got a lot of knowledge from her lesson. When I started, my English level was poor, but I can follow classes at an online university in the UK now. Thank you!
Jul 24, 2022
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
I have started studying general science like biology and chemistry, so today we read the textbook. I also started speaking practice, so we talked about assisted dying, alternative therapies and problem solving. Thank you!
Oct 20, 2024
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
I've been taking her lessons twice a week for over 3 years. Now I am learning astronomy and getting a lot of knowledge and skills in her lessons. It is really fun!
Oct 28, 2023
Lisa りさ
347 English lessons
I have taken her lesson 100 times. Before I started her lesson, my English level is not good, so I never imagined studying academic English. I am a student studying science at The Online University now. Her lesson is very useful and I am really enjoying studying English and Science both.
Dec 11, 2021
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