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Professional TeacherTeaches
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Test PreparationTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Greek
Japanese
Specialties
Test PreparationAbout Me
Resume & Certificates
From AustraliaLiving in Melbourne, Australia (10:59 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 9, 2026InterestsMusicFilms & TV Series
Former IELTS Speaking Examiner with 15+ years of experience teaching English in Australia and Asia. I specialise in helping strong candidates understand why they are capped at certain band scores and what examiners are actually listening for.
Analytical, calm, and direct. I identify performance patterns quickly and give clear explanations you can use immediately. My approach is based on examiner expectations, assessment logic, and practical score improvement.
The first session is always diagnostic. You will complete speaking tasks and receive detailed feedback on strengths, limits, and realistic next steps. This is ideal for candidates around band 7 who need clarity, not more practice.My teaching material
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- PDF file
Certificates
Masters in Applied Linguistics - Macquarie University - 2017Master's in Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
Certificate verified
IELTS Examiner - Cambridge ESOL - 2012I was an IELTS examiner (speaking)
Certificate verified
Bachelor in Teaching - Deakin University - 2004Part of a double-degree (along with Arts -- Linguistics and Literature)
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
TeacherOver 15 years of experience
Have taught in university language centres and high schools, in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia
2017 - 2019
TeacherI taught English as an Additional language to all levels of high school
2013 - 2017
TeacherTeaching English as an Additional Language to all year levels.
2009 - 2013
TeacherTeaching English language to international students on a higher education pathway
2007 - 2009
TeacherTaught English as a Foreign language to adults for academic and general purposes, focusing on speaking and oral communication
2006 - 2007
TeacherTaught English as an Additional language to international students on an academic pathway.
Education
2013 - 2017
Master's - Master of Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
Work Experience
2013 - 2019
Teacher6 years teaching in Hong Kong as a high school teacher
2021 - Current
Learning DesignerDesigning and developing curriculum, assessment and lesson sequencing.
English Lessons
IELTS Speaking Diagnostic + Feedback
B2 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 14% off
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Lessons
Hourly rate from
USD 45.00+Your final payment will be made in USD