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Valerie - IELTS
Professional Teacher
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Spanish
1st Class BA Degree - Creative Writing. Over 10 years experience - IELTS EXAM and TEFL.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Spanish
1st Class BA Degree - Creative Writing. Over 10 years experience - IELTS EXAM and TEFL.
From United KingdomLiving in Manchester, United Kingdom (18:14 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 21, 2021Interest topicWritingHealthTravel
I am a friendly, outgoing person with a great sense of humour. I worked for 25 years in the legal field as a paralegal. I gave up my career to study Creative Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, where I achieved a 1st Class Degree with Honours. While at university, I designed and ran Creative Writing workshops for third year students, where I also aspired to teach the English language. I went on to achieve TEFL qualifications at a pass rate of 99%. I have travelled many parts of the world including Asia, America, and Europe. I love to experience new cultures. I am passionate about teaching and want to help make a difference to peoples' lives. My other passion is creative writing.Me as a Teacher
I am a friendly, approachable, and empathic teacher. I am an excellent listener, speaker, reader, and writer. I assess my students' needs on an individual basis.
I am flexible in my teaching skills, and can work with students on all different levels, and with various needs incluidng IELTS exam preparation, pronunciation, conversation, writing, and reading.My lessons & teaching style
I have a nurturing/facilitator/psychological approach to teaching. I create a free and relaxed atmosphere that encourages my students to solve problems. As a teacher it is important: to be myself, openly express my thoughts and feelings; to show students full confidence in themselves and in their capabilities and abilities; to show empathy, that is, an understanding of the feelings and experiences of each of my students. This technique is used on a one-to-one basis because, I, as a teacher-facilitator need to interact with my students individually. My lessons are fun, informative, and educational.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
Teaching TEFL EnglandTEFL/TESOL England - 140 hours including classroom
TEFL England - 36 hours - Business English
TEFL England - 30 hours - Young Learners
Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor's - Creative WritingAnalytical Writing, Short Story, Poetry, Screen Writing, Writer at Work, Essays, Reading
Certificates
TEFL 140 hours TEFL England 2021
Certificate uploaded
TEFL TEFL England 2021
Certificate uploaded
TEFL Business English TEFL England 2021
Certificate uploaded
5.0
Rating
136
Students
705
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
78 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation practice and Correction
A1 - C2Conversation Practice263 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
IELTS - test preparation practice. Speaking.
A2 - B2Test Preparation115 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 4% off
IELTS test preparation and practice. Writing
A2 - C2Test Preparation129 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 5% off
Proofreading and Editing
B1 - C2General17 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Pronunciation Clinic for Adults
A2 - C2General27 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 3% off
Creative Writing - Explore your Creativity
A1 - C2General76 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
93 Reviews
Jeanie Leung
39 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My daughter loves the creative writing lesson a lot. Teacher Valerie is very professional and always a wonderful motivator. My daughter always look forward to write with her.
May 12, 2022
Yolanda
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Valerie is a really patient and kind teacher! It's joyful to work with her!
May 1, 2022
Tanya & Aleks
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was great!
Dec 1, 2021
Rizy
3 English lessons
We had the First reading lesson for my daughter , very happy with the class today , Valerie is very well organised , friendly and fun. Thank you very much for the class today ♥️, can’t wait for the next lesson 🌹
Mar 10, 2023
Rizy
3 English lessons
Very attentive towards my child’s needs. Looking forward to learn from you ♥️
Mar 6, 2023
Tera
1 English lesson
thanks, Ms. Valerie, teacher is professional and patient. nice class :D
Feb 18, 2023
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