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Debbie
Lezione Intelligente
Insegnante professionistaInsegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Italiano
Specializzazioni
AziendaPreparazione di esamiNative British English Teacher | Business English, Fluency & Exam Preparation (B1–C2)
Insegna
Inglese
Madrelingua
Parla
Italiano
Specializzazioni
AziendaPreparazione di esamiNative British English Teacher | Business English, Fluency & Exam Preparation (B1–C2)
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Curriculum vitae e certificati
Da Regno UnitoVive a Forli, Italia (16:08 UTC+02:00)
Informazioni su di me
Insegnante di italki dal 24 Jun 2021Argomento di interesseTecnologiaScienzaAmbiente e naturaFinanzaViaggi
Hi, I’m a UK native English tutor with over 20 years of experience, including an international corporate career working across five continents. I specialise in helping adult learners achieve results in IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge C2 exam preparation, as well as General English and Business English.
If you’re looking for an IELTS speaking tutor, IELTS writing correction, TOEFL preparation, or advanced English (C1–C2) support, I can help you reach your target score while improving your overall fluency and accuracy.
I work exclusively with adults and focus on building real speaking confidence, pronunciation, and natural communication. A key part of my teaching is expanding your vocabulary and
I have over 20 years of teaching experience and specialise in working with adult learners (B1–C2).
My key areas are:
Fluency development
Business English
Technical / scientific English
IELTS preparation
TOEFL preperation
Improving pronunciation, accuracy, and real-life communication
My lessons are structured yet flexible, and I always adapt my teaching style to suit your learning preferences.
I teach adults only and focus on students from high B1 to C2.
Many of my students work in international companies, are preparing for job interviews, or need English for meetings, emails, and presentations.
My classes are very conversational because I believe the best way to improve is by using English actively. In every lesson you will:
Speak a lot
Learn vocabulary in meaningful contexts
...Il mio materiale didattico
- File PDF
- File audio
- Modelli ed esempi di test
- Documenti di testo
- File immagine
- Articoli e notizie
- Presentazioni con slide/PPT
- File video
- Esercitati con un quiz
- Assegnazione compiti
Certificati
Teaching TOEFL prep - Bridge Education group - 202620 hour micro certificate for the teaching of TOEFL exams
Certificato verificato
Teaching IELTS Preparation - Premier TEFL - 202130 Hour Teaching IELTS Exam Preparation Course
Certificato verificato
Teaching IELTS preparation course - Premier TEFL - 2021How to prepare students to pass the IELTS Exams
Certificato verificato
TEFL 160 hour - Full Circle - 2020Teaching English as a foreign language certificate
Certificato verificato
Work experience - International companies - 2000I have 11 years working in the corporate world in the R&D area for chemistry. During this time I was responsible for project planning, budget, staff recruitment, collaborative work with academic and business partners, presenting information at international conferences, and publishing scientific papers and applications for multiple patents.
I worked in tourism, with specific experience of two startups and managing a multinational company for 6 years.
4 years of teaching business online
Certificato verificato
Esperienza d'insegnamento
2022 - 2024
EducatorTeaching language learning in both an online and in-person environment.
With 15 years of experience teaching a different subject, I have been able to adapt my style to specialising in English as a subject. Having many years in a corporate environment, I can teach both general and business English and am also trained in IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation.
I specialise in teaching pre-intermediate to advanced student to improve their overall language level.
2001 - 2016
Sports InstructorI have worked as a sports instructor for 15 years teaching all levels of students the theory and practical aspects. I taught beginners, new to the sport up to Instructors, so they were able to teach in the profession.
Istruzione
1998 - 2001
Laurea triennale - Chemistry1st Class Hons degree in Chemistry
Esperienza di lavoro
2020 - 2023
Freelance English TeacherWorking as an online teacher for English
2017 - 2020
Reservations ManagerCustomer Service Manager for a start-up company developing web site content, social media and systems for the company.
Development of a new website for content, functionality and SEO.
Development of a customer service system with macros and systems used within Zendesk.
Establishing B2B contracts with service providers.
Co-ordination with the team for content and updating of the website.
Writing of Blogs and newsletters.
Updating all content on the website.
Customer service from initial web visit
2015 - 2017
European Team LeaderTeam Leader for the Europe region taking reservations for 300 different liveaboard trips. Managing the team in the EU area to ensure all aspects of the work are completed.
The positions involves email enquiries, phone calls and live chat with both guests and operators.
Training of new staff including writing of the training manual.
Taking payment, collecting details and assessing reviews and following up.
Dealing with and issues, cancellations or changes or itinerary.
A ticket system is used to
2011 - 2015
Customer Service ManagerThe Last year was focused on re-witing the website content and increasing the SEO to improve search position. Writing blogs and being active on social media to promote buisness.
Management of day to day running of the operation. Sales and marketing for 2 shops based in Patong, web site updates, social media, co-ordination with tour operators and hotels for guest services. Organizing the daytrip and liveaboard schedules, allocation of staff for courses and guiding.
Updating of social media sites,
2001 - 2011
Dive center manager and instructorWorking as a dive instructor, cruise director, sales and marketing and dive center manager in many locations world wide.
Work area's include, Dutch Antilles, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Turkey and Zanzibar among others.
Run day trip and liveaboards for 4 - 7 nights. PADI Master Instructor, cruise director and gas blender.
1998 - 2001
Senior ChemistResponsible for blue sky research of flavour delivery systems for products both tobacco and non tobacco.
Running a small team to develop microencasulation products suitable for use in packaging, filters, papers and tobacco rods. This was to achieve on the spot delivery of a fragrance or aroma at the point required without any degradation of the product during storage or transport.
Developing new agglomeration technology to recon products.
Use of supercritical fluid extraction for the reductio
5.0
Valutazione
174
Studenti
2,005
Lezioni
100%
Frequenza
100%
Risposta
Inglese Lezioni
Lezione di prova
90 lezioni completate
USD 15.00+
English conversation
A2 - C2Conversazione452 lezioni completate
USD 19.00+
Pacchetto con 11% di sconto
Listening, vocabulary and pronunciation general or business focus
B1 - C1Elementi essenziali della lingua963 lezioni completate
USD 21.00+
Pacchetto con 10% di sconto
General English
B1 - C1Elementi essenziali della lingua214 lezioni completate
USD 21.00+
Pacchetto con 10% di sconto
Alumni - pre 2025 students
B1 - C2Elementi essenziali della lingua250 lezioni completate
USD 25.00+
Pacchetto con 8% di sconto
IELTS or TOEFL Exam prep
B1 - C2Preparazione di esami19 lezioni completate
USD 26.00+
Pacchetto con 6% di sconto
Disponibilità
74 Recensioni
Alaan Rodrigo
16 lezione/i di Inglese
Las clases con la profesora son muy buenas ! Trabajamos con ejercicios y vemos mucho vocabulario! La recomiendo totalmente
9 mag 2026
SpeckUlrike
98 lezione/i di Inglese
Debbie is a brilliant teacher
13 ago 2025
Carry
11 lezione/i di Inglese
Good lesson for grammar and reading.It's great for me to learn English.
2 nov 2024
Josefina
8 lezione/i di Inglese
La clase fue tal como me lo esperaba
4 mar 2026
SpeckUlrike
98 lezione/i di Inglese
She’s brilliant
28 mag 2025
Elena Pav
31 lezione/i di Inglese
Debbi is the best teacher! The lessons are always exciting and effective!
30 mag 2024
Lezione di prova
USD 15.00
Il pagamento finale sarà eseguito in dollari americani