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IELTS with Joe
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TestvoorbereidingDELTA qualified, former IELTS examiner with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
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Engels
Moedertaalspreker
Spreekt
Frans
Spaans
Specialties
TestvoorbereidingDELTA qualified, former IELTS examiner with more than 20 years of teaching experience.
Over mij
Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
Cv en certificaten
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Over mij
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I am a highly qualified, native speaking IELTS specialist with a DELTA certification. With 20+ years of teaching and training experience, I have worked in 20 countries around the world, in regions like Asia, Central Asia, South America, Europe, and Africa
As a former Cambridge IELTS examiner, I have assessed over 7,000 speaking and 3,000 writing tests globally in exam centers in Venezuela, Qatar, India, Belarus, Myanmar, and Ethiopia. Plus, since moving online, I have helped around 2,000 students over 5,000 lessons on italki. My expertise is identifying and addressing the specific challenges adult learners face achieving their desired IELTS scores. I am also a certified CELPIP instructor.Ik als leerkracht
In my 20 years of teaching, I have taught all types of learners: from elementary to proficient, infants to elderly, Business English, General English and everything in between. I have worked for the industry leading organizations such as English First, International House and the British Council. I have led high profile educational projects including for the National Parliament of Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia and the Ministry of the Interior of Qatar.
However, on iTalki, my exclusive focus is on IELTS for adults. I have extensive experience having done 7,000+ speaking exams for Cambridge. My knowledge of the exam can help you identify your strengths & weaknesses.Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
As an exam preparation teacher, my goal is to make sure you fully understand the DOs and DONTs of the IELTS exam. My materials, developed during my time at the British Council, will take you through, step-by-step, the requirements of the exam to best ensure you are receiving the best possible score for your language level.
My IELTS lessons are based on years as an IELTS examiner. I have conducted more than 7,000+ real IELTS exams for Cambridge (I uploaded my "Invitation to Examine" to iTalki as proof). Honestly, my lessons are very direct and frank. I do not give my empty opinion, but base feedback from the Band Descriptors identifying exactly what's needed for you to improve.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Audiobestanden
- Voorbeelden van examenvragen
- Grafieken en diagrammen
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
CELPIP Instructor Level 1 - Paragon Testing - 2025A certificate course run by the owners of the CELPIP exam: Paragon Testing. The exam is one of two accepted by the Canadian government for immigration. The course explained the procedure, criteria, technique (for students and teachers) in order to help student better their CELPIP scores.
Certificate verified
CELPIP Instructor Level 2 - Paragon Testing - 2025A more in depth course to understand the nuance of the CELPIP exam including format, grading and teaching
Certificate verified
DELTA - Cambridge English - 2017The DELTA is a diploma level certification which is a step higher than the certification level CELTA. In the UK, the DELTA would be a masters' level course, whereas the CELTA is more like a Bachelors'
Certificate verified
DELTA Module 3 - Cambridge - 2017The DELTA is a Master's level qualification in the EU and UK. Module 3 of the certificate requires specialization, mine was exam preparation. This not only shows my deep and profound understanding of the exam process, but is evidence of demonstrated competencies to do so at a Master's level. This also comes from Cambridge, the world's most trusted authorities in the ESL, the part owners of the IELTS and Cambridge Main Suite exams.
Certificate verified
IELTS examiner Invitation - International House - 2016As evidence I was actually an IELTS examiner, I uploaded one of my "Invitation to Examine" letters. I have similar letters for British Council Venezuela (2015), British Council Qatar (2016), IDP India (2016), British Council Myanmar (2017) and British Council Ethiopia (2019)
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge English - 2013The CELTA is a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. This is considered the gold standard certification for teachers of English
Certificate verified
TESOL - International TESOL - 2002This was my first teaching certification
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
IELTS teacherConducted thousands of 1-to-1 IELTS exam training sessions to adults in a variety of skills including speaking, writing, reading and listening.
2019 - 2020
Academic CoordinatorLed the teaching team with teacher training, curriculum & material development, managing clients & stakeholders, plus delivering high-end training workshops to UN Agencies, NGOs and various Ethiopian Ministries. Also helped the exams department as an IELTS examiner.
2017 - 2019
Educational Project CoordinatorHeaded a project funded by the UK Government in the National Parliament of Myanmar to better enable Members of Parliament to engage in blended learning programmes. Also managed delivery of English language and professional skills workshops to the parliamentary support staff. Also worked with the exams department British Council's main office in Yangon as an IELTS examiner.
2016 - 2017
ESL TeacherTaught General English classes for student ranging for Young Learners to Adult, Pre-intermediate to Advanced. Also taught exam preparation classes for the Cambridge Main Suite exams. Assisted the exam department as an IELTS examiner.
2016 - 2016
IELTS ExaminerWorked as a full-time IELTS examiner conducting 22 speaking tests/day or 484 tests/month. Also graded writing exams for the paper based test.
2015 - 2016
Educational Project CoordinatorLed a small team in the creation of an English language department for the Ministry of the Interior's new police college. This included establishing the curriculum, creating tests and delivering classes to students. Also worked with the British Council's main office as an IELTS examiner.
2013 - 2015
ESL TeacherTaught classes ranging from General English to teens and adult, exam preparation classes for IELTS and Cambridge Main Suite. Did speaking and writing exam grading for IELTS and KET, PET & FCE.
2013 - 2013
ESL TeacherWorked with public school teachers providing exam preparation courses (FCE, TKT) in order to adhere to new government certification requirements. Taught Business English and General English to small groups of company employees. Also worked as an examiner for Cambridge Main Suite exams (KET, PET, FCE)
2012 - 2012
Director of StudiesLed all aspects of the English Language department as Academic Coordinator. Duties included, but not limited to, hiring of new staff, teacher training and development, course development, creating curriculum, public relations and teaching. As well as revitalizing the international studies program.
2011 - 2012
ESL TeacherParticipated in the Iraqi Institute for the Conservation of Antiquities and Heritage: a training facility partnered by IRD, UNESCO and local KRG government. The institute’s focus was to improve the quality and expertise of all aspects of care for regional historical artefacts. Duties were related to preparing participants for overseas studies including exam preparation, English training, cultural awareness and application processes.
2010 - 2011
ESL TeacherWorked on a US Embassy program (ACCESS) aimed at disadvantaged youths in a variety of educationally focused goals, including ESL training, community integration and social awareness. Led youths as a mentor for international exchange programs (YES), scholarships (Fulbright, Nexen) and preparation for international standard tests (TOEFL).
2010 - 2010
Academic ConsultantHeaded an assessment initiative with a local educational NGO working in rural schools in Oaxaca state. Aims evaluated then suggested and implemented modern teaching methodologies and materials. Responsibilities included teacher training, curriculum development and teaching.
2008 - 2009
ESL TeacherResponsible for working with Government ministries, agencies and multinational corporations. Assisted in creating international relation departments of smaller ministries (like the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Ministry of Taxes and Ministry of Economic Development) primarily through management training, ESL training and cultural awareness classes. Also worked with oil related organizations like AzNeft and BP (and some contractors) leading pre-intermediate to advanced classes.
2008 - 2008
ESL TeacherLed English language classes for Pre-intermediate to Advanced adult students.
2007 - 2008
Director of StudiesPerformed duties of International Department Head. Primary responsibilities included teacher training and supervision, curriculum development as well as teaching IELTS classes. Local teachers in the department were trained to use a communicative approach in the ESL classes. The approach proved highly successful and student enrolment in the new department increased exponentially. As a new department, all objectives and goals had to be identified, methodology and materials chosen and testing made.
2006 - 2007
ESL TeacherInitial duties were that of ESL teacher for students ranging from 4 to 60 years old and beginners to advanced. Later responsibilities included development and facilitation of in-company language training program for clients such as Hilton Hotels and SS Pharmaceuticals. At Hilton, an in-house curriculum was developed by creating job specific courses with key phrases and relevant vocabulary important to individual positions within the company.
2005 - 2006
Educational Programming ConsultantWhile working at an ESL school, teaching beginner to advanced level adults, was specially chosen to collaborate in the development of an instructional English language video (English for You) for educational, as well as, commercial purposes. The highly successful program has reached many parts of the Middle East and Northern Africa.
2004 - 2005
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
2003 - 2004
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
2002 - 2003
ESL TeacherLed ESL classes ranging from elementary to advanced general English.
Opleiding
1993 - 2004
Bachelor’s - Anthropology
5.0
Beoordeling
2,005
Studenten
5,813
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Engels lessen
Proefles
99 lessen voltooid
USD 23.00+
IELTS Preparation - Speaking
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding3,249 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
IELTS Preparation - Writing
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding1,153 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 4% korting
IELTS Preparation - Reading
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding52 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation - Listening
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding42 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00
IELTS Preparation mixed-skills package
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding863 lessen voltooid
USD 50.00+
Pakket met 55% korting
CELPIP Preparation
B1 - C2Testvoorbereiding0 lessen voltooid
USD 25.00+
Pakket met 10% korting
Beschikbaarheid
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528 Beoordelingen
Mihye Trista
4 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
JOE’s lessons have been absolutely amazing!
As a former IELTS examiner, he has an outstanding understanding of the test itself, but more than that, his ability to teach English is truly exceptional.
To be honest, finding a good writing tutor hasn’t been easy for me. I often felt that many lessons weren’t much different from just using AI feedback. But his class was completely different from anything I’ve experienced before.
He’s not only incredibly skilled, but also creates such a warm and encouraging atmosphere that makes it easy to stay focused and comfortable throughout the lesson. He has a great sense of humor, too, which really helps keep the class positive and enjoyable.
Honestly, I want to recommend him to everyone who’s struggling like I was, but at the same time, I secretly want to wait until I’ve finished my own exam… just in case he gets too popular and I can’t book a lesson anymore :)
Thank Joe so much, I just wish I had found him a little earlier!
18 jul. 2025
Stella
6 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I got a 7.5 after 6 classes with Joe! He focused on how to pass the exam and maximize the score instead of English language itself. As a result, you can see a big leap in just several days! I could not achieve what I got without his instructions, such as discourse markers, complex sentences and so many other magics.
He’s perfect for IELTS students who want to understand the criteria and see the test from an examiner’s prospective! Highly recommend for people with the language abilities but dont know the exam skills.
10 okt. 2023
Han Xiao
1 Engels les
Joe is a professional and trustworthy teacher.
12 okt. 2025
Liliya Taneva
11 Engels lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I had 10 fantastic IELTS preparation lessons with Joe, which were immensely beneficial. Joe's expertise in IELTS is evident as he helped me understand the exam's requirements and pinpoint my weaknesses. His engaging teaching style made each lesson enjoyable, transforming challenging topics into manageable tasks with humour and ease. Through Joe's guidance, I gained a clear understanding of how to tackle the IELTS writing and speaking sections effectively. His approach to teaching, which involves leading students to find their own answers, significantly boosted my confidence and skills. In a short span of 10 lessons, Joe provided me with the tools and knowledge to improve my speaking abilities and strategize for the writing tasks. His patience and personalized teaching methods are commendable. I highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for effective and enjoyable IELTS preparation. His lessons are a valuable investment toward achieving your desired score.
2 mrt. 2024
黃宥銘
1 Engels les
Few teachers can point out my problems so directly, and it is also difficult for a teacher to summarize these problems so well. Thank you Joe🙏🏻
12 okt. 2025
Amir
1 Engels les
I enjoyed our trial lesson. He is really friendly and talks in a casual, humorous way. I hope I will have the chance to take more classes.
20 sep. 2025
Proefles
USD 23.00
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