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Gavin Williams
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Specialties
Test Preparation⭐️Taught by a Former Examiner: Classes Designed for Real Exam Success
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Spanish
French
Specialties
Test Preparation⭐️Taught by a Former Examiner: Classes Designed for Real Exam Success
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (22:47 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 4, 2025InterestsReadingFilms & TV SeriesMusicHistoryPets & Animals
Hello, I’m Gavin — a London-born English teacher with over ten years of experience, currently based in Spain. I specialize in exam preparation and am a certified Cambridge Examiner. In addition, I have extensive experience preparing students for the APTIS exam.
With a background in business, a TEFL qualification and a C1 level of Spanish, I bring a strong understanding of both professional communication and the challenges faced by English learners. My approach focuses on developing effective exam strategies while building genuine fluency and confidence. Let’s work together to turn test stress into exam success.Me as a Teacher
Dedicated and passionate ESL English teacher with ten years of experience in helping students from diverse cultural backgrounds achieve fluency and confidence in English. Skilled in designing and delivering personalized, engaging lessons that address all aspects of exam preparation, including grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Experienced in creating a positive and supportive learning environment to encourage student participation, build language skills, and achieve learning goalsMy lessons & teaching style
I design and deliver exam preparation lessons for students taking English level tests such as APTIS and Cambridge exams. My approach focuses on strengthening core skills in grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking while also teaching effective exam strategies, time management, and structured responses. I adapt lesson content to individual learning needs, provide regular feedback through practice tests, and supported students in building confidence and achieving improved results.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
Employment as Cambridge examiner - Queens English Exam centre - 2023I had to do a course in Cambridge examining and then worked as a professional Cambridge examiner. I'd like to teach test preparation on iTalki
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Employment as Cambridge examiner - Queens English Exam centre - 2023I had to do a course to become a qualified Cambridge examiner then I worked as a professional examiner. I'd like to teach Exam preparation on Italki
Certificate verified
Certificate in TEFL - TTmadrid - 2013an intensive course in Teaching English as a foreign language. This certificate enables me to provide good quality English lessons
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - 2017
English TeacherTravelling all over London to students houses to give English classes
2017 - 2018
English TeacherI spent a year in the Basque Country, in northern Spain, teaching students of all ages and abilities. I prepared learners for exams, delivered both business and general English lessons, and taught both online and in person. This is the school where I first learned about and trained to prepare students for the Cambridge exams.
2018 - 2021
English TeacherAt this school, I continued teaching students of all ages and abilities, with a particular focus on young learners. Classes were conducted in person, and I continued to deliver both general English lessons and exam preparation courses.
2021 - 2025
English TeacherAt Seifacademy, I taught exclusively adult learners, both online and in person. I continued delivering general English classes and also received training to become an APTIS exam preparation teacher.
Education
2012 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Business studies
Work Experience
2023 - 2025
Cambridge examinerAfter completing the training to become a Cambridge examiner, I spent two years traveling to exam centers across Madrid. The work was seasonal, aligned with the exam schedule.
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Pass the B1 (PET) Cambridge exam
A2 - B1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 15% off
Pass the B2 (FCE) Cambridge exam
B1 - B2Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 15% off
Pass the C1 (CAE) Cambridge exam
B2 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 10.50+
Package with 15% off
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