David Phillips
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Engels
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Spreekt
Bulgaars
Frans
Kinyarwanda
Duits
Italiaans
Koreaans
Overige
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TestvoorbereidingBedrijfProfessional lessons from a teacher with more than 20 years' experience
Geeft les in
Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Bulgaars
Frans
Kinyarwanda
Duits
Italiaans
Koreaans
Overige
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingBedrijfProfessional lessons from a teacher with more than 20 years' experience
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
Uit Verenigd KoninkrijkWoont in Aberdeen, Verenigd Koninkrijk (03:34 UTC+01:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 12 Jul 2016InterestsMuziekWritingReizen
Hello. My name is David Phillips BSc, MSc, PGCE, CELTA, FHEA.
I'm a mature, highly experienced teacher, an expert in presentation, an award winning journalist and musician.
I've lived and worked in the UK, Spain, Bulgaria, South Korea and Rwanda, also travelling to the US, Australia, India, China and the Himalayas.
Highlights of my life were playing concerts in Manhattan and Leicester Square, London as well as a 10,000 km road trip across the United States and a 5000 km trip across Europe, including the Alps.
Ik als leerkracht
Having been in the profession since 1999, I have had the chance to teach many different subjects to many different people and at many different levels.
Before becoming an English teacher, I was a science teacher in secondary schools in Rwanda and England. Then I moved on to English teaching as my love of travel and languages took me away from the laboratory.
During that time, I've learned many different teaching styles, not just from books and training courses, but from the students themselves.
In 2018, I started to teach online and I've been improving my online teaching technique ever since.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
The most important quality that I have as a teacher is that I listen to you, the student.
This ensures that I can react to your needs instantly should you need help, guidance or further explanation. In this way I learn from you while you are learning from me.
As a result, our lessons become more and more refined and suited to your needs.
I will also set up a personalised online workspace for you to learn as well as to work on your English when you do not have classes.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Afbeeldingsbestanden
- Videobestanden
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Quizzen
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Fellow of the Higher Education Authority - Robert Gordon University - 2016A fully accredited higher education practitioner.
Qualified to mentor university and college lecturers.
Certificate verified
Work contract - Homestudies - 2016I have been teaching with online Swiss language school Homestudies since 2016, responsible for teaching all Cambridge accredited courses as well as business courses, as can be seen from my profile on the company website, including video and testimonials from students.
https://www.homestudies.ch/unsere-lehrer/englischlehrer/englischlehrer-david/
Certificate verified
Master of Science in Journalism with Distinction - Robert Gordon University - 2013
Certificate verified
Masters with Distinction Journalism - Robert Gordon University - 2013This was a one year masters course at the Aberdeen Business School in the Robert Gordon University, looking at the business and law of journalism as well as the techniques to further a career in the business of journalism.
Certificate verified
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2008
Certificate verified
Qualified Teacher Status - General Teaching Council - 2004Gained after attaining my PGCE
Certificate verified
Opleiding
2008 - 2008
Overige - CELTACELTA (Pass B)
2012 - 2013
Master - JournalismPass with Distinction
2003 - 2004
Overige - PGCEPostgraduate Certificate in Education (Science)- Pass
1994 - 1999
Bachelor’s - MicrobiologyBSc (Hons) Microbiology- Upper Second class
2015 - 2016
Overige - FHEAFellow of the HIgher Education Authority
Werkervaring
2009 - Huidige
Freelance tutor• Running a business providing bespoke educational sessions English to international workers in the oil and gas industry and their families. Clients include BP and Statoil.
• Course design and delivery for North East Scotland College in Aberdeen, UK.
• One-to-one and group tuition.
• Precision time, information and financial management.
2014 - 2014
Journalist• Associate editor of the Seoul Times responsible for online content, photography and political stories.
• Award-winning news features contributor to Groove Magazine.
• Freelance reporter on North Korean affairs.
2013 - 2014
Ad-hoc lecturer• Planning and delivery of modules in print journalism.
• Creation of a support network for students with ESL issues.
2013 - 2013
Freelance broadcast journalist• Writing news scripts using Burli software for a busy local radio station.
• Production of packages for broadcast to over 50000 listeners.
• Conducting phone and one-to-one interviews, most notably with
First Minister Alex Salmond.
2012 - 2013
Production Manager and Presenter• Responsible for audio output, training and quality control at this student radio station.
• Writing and producing jingles; mentoring DJs in on-air and audio package sound production.
• Upkeep of social media and podcast facilities.
2011 - 2012
Writer, Producer and Presenter• Production of comedy and music output.
• Co-presenting a weekly evening entertainment show.
• Securing and conducting interviews.
2004 - 2006
Teacher of ScienceTeacher of science to pupils aged 11-19
Assisting the head of year in the pastoral care of students.
Course development and design.
1999 - 2001
Teacher of ScienceTeacher of science to A-level students under the auspices of Voluntary Service Overseas.
Head of the Anglophone and Francophone Biology and Chemistry departments.
Training of newly arrived volunteers in cultural and language skills.
Writing national exams for the Rwandan ministry of education.
2015 - 2016
LecturerModule co-ordinator for modules in newswriting and reporting to undergraduate students.
Course leadership responsibilities for the MSc Journalism programme.
Course and module planning in conjunction with departmental heads and colleagues.
Research into comparative methodologies for the teaching of journalism in other institutions.
During my lectureship I was always available for one-to-one support for written and spoken English which, for journalism, needed to be at the highest standards.
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Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
750 Beoordelingen
Eujin Lee
61 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
David is so professional and well-prepared in all aspects for helping students be more easily able to connect with the language they're struggling with. I always appreciate the way in which he makes conversations productive and engaging. He covers from thought-provoking questions to small things in everyday experience while having me even sometimes forget about the fact that I'm talking to him in English, which is very comfortable and productive at the same time. I'm so thankful that he, as a language learner himself as well, helps me keep motivated in my long journey with English. Thanks, David!
3 apr. 2021
Denis Garmashov
81 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Thank you, David for the lesson. You are the best teacher I've ever met. If you are looking for the best teacher on italki you should choose David! No worries about results. You will achieve them immediately!
3 dec. 2018
Carlos Figueroa
4 Engels lessen
David is a great teacher. Explain the concepts in a very clear and easy way.
22 mei 2025
Maciel de Medeiros
83 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Great lesson! David is an excellent teacher and I'm very grateful that he overtook this difficult job to teach me. He's very intelligent and knows a lot about politics. So, definitely the right guy to correct your academic essays.
30 apr. 2019
Derik
2 Engels lessen
I was preparing to take the IELTS Academic test, which was scheduled shortly after my lesson with David. He explained how to achieve a higher score with the marking scheme, practiced with me, and provided valuable advice, which is very helpful.
23 mei 2025
Soumya
1 Engels les
David is very knowledgeable person, well experienced, engaging with materials and conversation. Thanks to David for the session.
2 jan. 2025
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USD 7.00
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