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Sam D
Professional Teacher
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English
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English
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From United KingdomLiving in London, United Kingdom (02:25 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 8, 2021Me as a Teacher
I am a very patient teacher and a very good listener. In my classes, I like to incorporate lots of different types of discussion, debates and cultures. I am very hard working and all my lesson packages are perfectly tailored to fit the needs of every individual student. For these reasons, I believe I am the right teacher for you.My lessons & teaching style
Informal tutoring - conversation practice
Interview questions & practice
English Conversation courses - phrasal verbs, Idioms & vocabulary
Legal English - general & Specific topics
Business English - vocabulary, etiquette & management skills
Job Interview Preparation - getting you ready for your new work environmentMy teaching material
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Lawyer & Business Development Manager RLGWorking as a Lawyer is beneficial to teaching my students legal English and discussing important legal topics in the English & Welsh legal system as well as other jurisdictions.
Further to this role I was also a national Business Development Manager which included chairing and being involved in meetings with high level board members.
This role also involved interviewing candidates for several roles within the company.
2016 - 2019
Warehouse Manager Peppermill InteriorsIn this role I was responsible for recruiting, training and developing staff members for all types of skill sets. This role involved dealing with various business owners and board members that gave me the ability to train members of staff in business needs. This will help students as I have a high knowledge of business English and a track record in teaching this.
2020 - 2021
English Teacher CamblyI have been working on Cambly for a year teaching students from all over the world English. I have taught many students business and legal English, as well as IELTS exam preparation which is always rewarding when a student of mine passes the exam! Further I have many students that engage in general conversation lessons to practise their language skills and many students that have particular needs, which I am more than happy to tailor lessons to suit.
2015 - 2016
Private Client Lawyer RLGWorking as a Lawyer is beneficial to teaching my students legal English and discussing important legal topics in the English & Welsh legal system as well as other jurisdictions.
2011 - 2015
N/A British GovernmentDuring my time working for the British Government I developed many business and professional skills that have enabled me to engage with students in a professional manner. This will benefit my students as I have extensive knowledge of professional environments and how to handle situations of difficulty such as negotiation, difficult business clashes & the art of persuasion.
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor's - Law
Certificates
TEFL 120 Hours i-to-i 2020120 hour TEFL course that has enabled me to further my teaching career and expand into other companies for online teaching.
Certificate uploaded
Bachelor of Laws The Open University 2019LLB Law Degree
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
214
Students
776
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
104 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Everyday English
A1 - C2General319 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 5% off
Resumes/CVs/Cover Letters, Interview Preparation, Academic Writing and Presentations!
B1 - C2Business79 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
IELTS Exam Preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation99 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 5% off
General Business English
B2 - C2Business97 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Conversation Practice64 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Legal English
B1 - C2Business15 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
77 Reviews
Konstantin Sotiriou
4 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Second lesson with Sam.
Sam is a very good teacher who takes time for his students. Calm and with a plan for the next steps. We worked together on my CV and he gave me very valuable tips. I am looking forward to the next class.
Mar 4, 2023
mirna
5 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
He is a really an excellent teacher with great patience. Also he is good at encouraging students to try their best to give a good performance. What’s more important is that his methods are really helpful.
Aug 15, 2021
Ido Goldenberg
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sam is an excellent teacher. After 6 lessons my English is getting better And also my belief in myself to speak fluently is far way better comparing to the beginning..
Aug 12, 2021
Ali
1 English lesson
He is really good teacher , He also focuses on your English learning plan based on skill you want to improve.
Mar 11, 2023
Egor
10 English lessons
Good
Oct 8, 2021
Egor
10 English lessons
Super teacher
Oct 7, 2021
Trial Lesson
USD 10.00
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