Jon Anderson
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Jon Anderson
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Experienced online teacher - currently working away with UK Police - I will return! :-)
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
French
Spanish
Experienced online teacher - currently working away with UK Police - I will return! :-)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in York, United Kingdom (14:47 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2022InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravel
I live in the Yorkshire Dales, UK and enjoy spending my time motorbiking, mountain biking and walking my dog in the countryside. I was brought up in Manchester and I also lived in London for many years.
I love listening to music, I play keyboards, synth and also a little guitar. In terms of sport, I am a second degree black belt in taekwondo and used to teach as a club instructor.
As regards my career, I retired as a senior officer from the British Police Service two years ago and now it is my pleasure to spend time teaching English. I also teach part-time in UK Policing.
In my spare time I learn languages, principally French and I love to travel.Me as a Teacher
I have a bachelor degree in Modern Language Studies BA (Hons), a UK City & Guilds award in Education and Training (teaching theory and practice), a TEFL Level 5 certificate and an online language training qualification. I have now also gained 2 years experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language.
In my career I received training as a 'Life Coach' and this has also enabled me to help many students with interview techniques, business English and their own personal development in life.
My personal style is relaxed, warm and friendly. To me, it is important to create a comfortable learning environment where my students feel at ease and have the confidence to grow in their ability.My lessons & teaching style
It is important for me to understand the level of your ability, where your strengths lie and what your objectives are, so I can identify your learning needs.
I will tailor the lesson to suit your needs and objectives. Through experience, I have found that there is no strict formula, every student is different, so we may decide to discuss topical subjects, look at specific grammar points and complete associated exercises, read material that interests you or check your pronunciation. In summary, I always ensure that material is fresh, varied, topical and interesting to you personally. Learning a language should always be a pleasure and so I always aim to make my lessons warm and enjoyable.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
Certificates
TEFL Online Teaching Practice - Advanced Cert - TEFL Org - 2020Course to refine online teaching skills
Certificate verified
TEFL Level 5 - TEFL Org - 2020TEFL Level 5 certificate (168 hour course)
Gave me the underpinning knowledge to teach English as a foreign language.
Certificate verified
City & Guilds Award - Education and Training - UK College of Policing - 2020Level 3 Course - Teaching theory and teaching practice.
This training was intense and required submission of assignments and periods on live assessed classroom teaching.
Certificate verified
Education
2006 - 2013
Bachelor’s - English, French and SpanishBachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Modern Language Studies
Work Experience
2020 - 2022
Online English TeacherI have worked for Cambly as an online English teacher for approximately 18 months. I currently have the highest possible student feedback rating of 5.0 (together with many positive personal testimonies) and my weekly reservation calendar is quickly filled in advance.
1990 - 2020
Police OfficerI was a Police Officer. I worked for 15 years in London and then 15 years in Manchester. I retired from the police in a senior position in 2020.
5.0
Rating
4
Students
17
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Conversation Practice
A2 - C1Language Essentials17 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
A2 / B1 / B2 / C1 language skill development
A2 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Availability
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3 Reviews
Alex
6 English lessons
very intelligent and polite teacher, interesting and fun to talk with, highly recommend
May 9, 2023
Nero Wan
3 English lessons
Teacher Jon is intelligent, patient and cheerful. I learnt a lot from him not just the English skill but a lot of valuable knowledges!
Apr 20, 2022
Mary
4 English lessons
Best of the best !
May 27, 2022
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