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Saoirse Rhiannon
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Indonesian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified ESL Teacher with 8 Years of Experience
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Indonesian
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationKidsCertified ESL Teacher with 8 Years of Experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United KingdomLiving in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (11:44 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 31, 2021InterestsWritingMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelReading
⭐️ Welcome to my profile ⭐️
My name is Saoirse (pronounced 'Sur-sha') and I am from Scotland in the United Kingdom. 🇬🇧
About me:
🔴 I am TEFL certified
🟠 I have 8 years of online teaching experience
🟡 I have a First-class BSc (Honours) degree
🟢 I am a native English speaker from the U.K.
🔵 I am certified in teaching IELTS students
🟣 I am a published children's author
⚪ I love to sing and write songsMe as a Teacher
🌻 Please send me a message or complete the teacher contact form before class 🌼
Me as a teacher:
⭐️ I am highly experienced in teaching children and adults of all ages and levels
✨ I aim to enhance your or your child's confidence in all areas of English
⭐️ I am extremely patient and empathetic
✨ I am very organised and prepared
⭐ My accent is neutral and easy to understand My lessons & teaching style
You or your child will:
✅ Progress in all four language acquisition skills
✅ Instil a love of learning English
✅ Become more confident
✅ Have lots of fun!
🔶 For beginners and children under 5 years old, I only accept 30-minute reservations
🔷 Lessons are 25 to 28 minutes long to allow for a short rest between classes
🔶 I prefer to use the Koala Go classroom or italki
🔷 If you wish to cancel or reschedule a lesson, you must provide 24 hours' notice
🔶 Homework is available upon request
🔷 Progress reports will be sent weekly or monthlyMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
20 Hour Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education Group - 2021I completed a 20 hour course where I learned how to teach an IELTS exam prep course to students looking to sit the IELTS test.
Certificate verified
20-hour Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - Bridge Education - 2021In this course, I gained knowledge of:
1. The IELTS Exam
2. How to prepare Students for the IELTS
3. How to plan my own IELTS Course
Certificate verified
120 Hour Advanced TEFL Certificate - ENJOY TEFL - 2016I completed a 120 hour Advanced TEFL course in 2016.
Certificate verified
Experience and qualifications - Enjoy TEFL and The Open University - 2016A document detailing my teaching experience and qualifications, including my TEFL certificate and Bachelor's degree.
Certificate verified
Education
2019 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Bachelor of Science (Honours) Open (specialising in Childhood and Youth and Health and Social Care)I recently graduated from The Open University with a First-class Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree specialising in Childhood and Youth and Health and Social Care.
2014 - 2015
Other - Digital Media
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Online English TutorI conducted online English lessons for Chinese students aged 3-12, both one-on-one and in groups of up to four. Utilising a communicative approach, I taught vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, and listening skills. I provided video feedback to parents after each class, ensuring student engagement and comprehension through methods like TPR.
2019 - 2021
Online English TutorI taught English to Chinese students, aged 3-12 years old, online. I taught one-on-one classes using the communicative approach to teach vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading and listening skills. I assessed each student and provided parents with written feedback reports after each class. I was responsible for engaging students and enhancing their understanding using various teaching methods, such as TPR.
2020 - 2021
Online English TutorI taught English to students from all over the world, and of all ages, online. I taught one-on-one classes using the communicative approach to teach vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading and listening skills. I was responsible for engaging students and enhancing their understanding using various teaching methods, such as TPR. I promoted student success through positive and friendly student interactions while building and maintaining trusting relationships.
5.0
Rating
235
Students
6,216
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
162 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
English Lessons for Kids
A1 - C2Conversation3,113 lessons completed
USD 20.50+
Package with 13% off
Advanced Kids/Teens Course (C1-C2)
C1 - C2Kids36 lessons completed
USD 20.50+
Package with 13% off
Intermediate Kids Course (B1-B2)
B1 - B2Kids379 lessons completed
USD 20.50+
Package with 13% off
Beginners Kids Course (A1-A2) - 30 minutes only
A1 - A2Kids612 lessons completed
USD 20.50+
Package with 13% off
Conversation Practice for Adults
A2 - C2Language Essentials1,650 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
262 Reviews
Tracy
8 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Saoirse is a very good teacher. My 6-year-daughter loves her very much. She is patient with children and always smile. She is fun and speaks slowly for children to understand. She will give preview before class and will adjust the contents according to our progress.
May 23, 2025
Addy
152 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Perfect. Treasure teacher. The best all the time.
Oct 10, 2022
Rati
28 English lessons
Teacher Saoirse is a great teacher. She is patient and kind, whenever I do well during her lessons, she will praise me. I have learnt a lot from her.
May 23, 2025
Miss Xie
13 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Saoirse is the best English teacher I’ve ever met. She is so professional and helpful. I have lots of fun in her classes, because she is smiling and delightful. She is also inspiring and encouraging teacher, she motivates me to work hard towards my goal everyday !!!
Oct 19, 2022
Lumina
4 English lessons
Good experience with going through studying vocabulary about animals in class today. Enjoyed reading and learning sentences as well.
May 30, 2025
Rati
28 English lessons
Teacher Saoirse is very kind. She is patient and her lessons are very enjoyable! I love Teacher Saoirse’s classes.
May 16, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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