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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
From United KingdomLiving in Other, United Kingdom (18:29 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2020InterestsScienceReadingWritingEnvironment & NatureMedical & Healthcare
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 three types of lesson:
1. Study Support: Reading and Writing
2. Academic and General Conversation (intermediate to advanced)
3. Proofreading and Editing
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 can send a vocabulary list after each lesson if you wish.My teaching material
- Image files
- Video files
- Text Documents
- PDF file
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
5.0
Rating
26
Students
1,003
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Study Support
B2 - C2Language Essentials872 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Academic or Informal English Conversation
B2 - C2Conversation98 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Proofreading and Editing
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 8% off
Legacy Students: Please choose this option if you have been a student of mine since 2023 or earlier.
B2 - C2Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 11% off
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39 Reviews

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
We talked about prehistory and learnt new words. She corrected my mistakes, so this lesson was useful. I am looking forward to taking next lesson. Thank you!
Aug 9, 2025

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
Today in my speaking lesson, I talked about many topics, like LGBTQ, Swiss artists, and interesting cafes. I learned that some LGBTQ people use "they" as a pronoun. Online English lessons are fun because I can learn how the language is changing. My teacher, Kim, knows a lot and can talk about any topic. I really respect her.
Jun 30, 2025

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
Teacher Kim is always calm and intellectual. In our lessons, she shares fascinating articles and news about artificial intelligence, and we have thoughtful discussions. I highly recommend Teacher Kim to anyone looking to improve their academic English skills.
Jun 15, 2025

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
I really enjoyed this lesson. First, I had my blog writing corrected. Then, we discussed an article about willpower. Through this article, I was able to learn methods for maintaining motivation and continuing my studies and work. Additionally, we talked a bit about music. It was a fantastic lesson where I could balance learning all four skills, and I feel it was very enjoyable. Thank you!
Jul 5, 2025

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
In this lesson, I practiced speaking about everyday medical care. We talked about heatstroke, osmosis, and breast cancer screening, and I also learned some new vocabulary. I got some advice about my university study schedule as well. Teacher Kim has deep knowledge of every topic, so I look forward to taking her lessons every week—not just to improve my English, but also to broaden my general knowledge. Thank you!
Jun 21, 2025

Lisa りさ
362 English lessons
Thank you!!
Mar 2, 2025

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