Kim Symes

Professional Teacher

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 (03:03 UTC+01:00)

About Me

italki teacher since May 6, 2020

InterestsScienceReadingWritingEnvironment & 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.

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