Online
Madeleine Blaauw
Smart Lesson
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationCertified IETLS and TOEFL; Advance Grammar and Young Leaner Teacher - results after every lesson
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Other
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationCertified IETLS and TOEFL; Advance Grammar and Young Leaner Teacher - results after every lesson
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Tshwane Metro , South Africa (07:46 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 17, 2020InterestsTravelPets & AnimalsReadingWritingEnvironment & Nature
🌟 **IELTS/TOEFL Expert & Grammar Specialist** – I help students master advanced English for exams, careers, and confidence.
📚 **Certified Young Learner Teacher** – Fun, patient lessons tailored for kids to build strong foundations.
🎯 **500+ Custom Materials** – Your weaknesses become strengths with personalized courses (beginners to adults).
🗣️ **Native Speaker** – Learn natural pronunciation and fluency from Day 1.
Let’s turn your goals into results—one lesson at a time!
I believe that by being loyal, punctual, and professional, I can inspire students to do their best and achieve their goals. I am a go-getter who works hard to achieve the goals I set for myself, while also motivating others to reach theirs through positive reinforcement. I have found that my ability to exercise patience and genuinely care for my students has been very successful. I measure my success by my ability to communicate at any level necessary to connect with my students and help them achieve the results they desire.
My teaching method focuses on engaging students, eliciting information, and giving them as much free practice as possible. I emphasize grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, while also ensuring that reading and writing receive proper attention. I believe in creating a balanced approach where all skills are developed, and students are actively involved in their own learning process.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Video files
- Image files
- Quizzes
Certificates
Vocal and Technical Education - Alison - 2024Plan and design an instructional course for vocational and technical education, from conception to evaluation: Apply principles of effective learning design to create impactful educational experiences: Identify accelerated learning principles in vocational and technical course designs: Generate course management strategies that contribute to smooth course execution
Certificate verified
Diploma in Teaching skills for Educators - alison - 2024The educational strategies and behavior management skills learned will benefit all students with more about effective teaching and classroom management.
Certificate verified
TOEFL 60 Hour Specialist Course - Global Language Training - 2024Specialist course in TOEFL exam preparation
Certificate verified
Teaching TOEFL specialist course - Global Language training - 202460-hour specialist course:
*Course covered all of the necessary skills to become a successful TOEFL and other English international exams instructor.
*Teaching the principles for the TOEFL and other English international exams around the world.
Certificate verified
60 Hour Advance TEYL certificate - TEFL Universal - 202360 hour online study. Advance course in teaching young learners from the age of 3 to 12 years
Certificate verified
Teaching young learners - TEFL Universal - 202360 hour specialist course:
*Teach the five key areas of language acquisition: reading, speaking, writing, pronunciation.
* Plan and deliver effective lessons that meet student and class learning objectives. *Understand the nuances of teaching English to young non-native speakers
*Grasp English grammar terminology and know how to teach it to students of all levels
Certificate verified
IETLS preparation course - Premier TEFL - 202230 Hour online course in different aspects of preparing IETLS students to complete the IETLS exam with the band score needed.
Certificate verified
Advance Grammar Certificate - Premier TEFL - 2021120 Hour online course. Teaching Advance grammar to students
Certificate verified
Teaching Young Learners - Premier TEFL - 202130 Hour online course to learn expertise in teaching young learners age 3-16
Certificate verified
120 Hour International TEFL course - The International TEFL Organization. - 2020I acquired skills in the following areas:
● Introduction & warmers ● Classroom discipline ● Classroom management ● Elicitation techniques ● Using the blackboard ● Grammar structure ● Concept checking ● Practice activities ● Student practice ● Drama & role play ● Pronunciation ● Teaching and assessment of skills
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2015 - 2020
Student administratorHelping students from registration for a certificate in Pest management to presenting some courses as well as online assistance to issue of certification once course was completed and passed.
Work Experience
2015 - 2019
Student CoordinatorI dealt with online students on a daily basis assisting the in online course material, course information and also course understanding. I also assisted is evaluation preparation on a dialy basis.
2009 - 2015
Internal supportAs internal support I dealt with training of new employees on system management and processes. I trained them on a one on one basis but also continued with online support if needed.
1995 - 2000
TeacherI home schooled my son and also tutored various of his friends threw primary school in subjects like English, Maths, Life Orientation, Science. As my son with diagnosed with ADHD he needed special attention to grasp the understanding of school and subjects taught.
4.6
Rating
47
Students
462
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
English for beginners
A1 - B2Language Essentials363 lessons completed
USD 16.00
Package with 13% off
Adult lessons
A1 - C1Language Essentials59 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Package with 17% off
Adult lessons group lessons
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
20 Reviews
FelipeS
11 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the best teachers I have ever been with ,she perfectly understands the needs of the student . 5 STARS
Aug 25, 2022
Cibelle Magalhães
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was a good class. Thank you, Madeleine!
Dec 24, 2020
Gabriela Dávila
11 English lessons
Mady is a great and lovely teacher, I enjoy her classes! I'm learning a lot with her!
Oct 31, 2025
Daniela Azofeifa
1 English lesson
Teacher’s pick
She is a nice teacher!!! Good energy
Dec 29, 2020
Gabriela Dávila
11 English lessons
I love the Mady's classes.
she is pacient and great teacher, I feel very comfortable with her.
Oct 31, 2025
Lin Z
1 English lesson
I've never seen such a responsible and patient teacher like her before! I had a wonderful class with Madie, she's an angel. Thank you so much!
Aug 30, 2023
Trial Lesson
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