William: United Kingdom: Nov 30, 2021

I am a native-English speaker born and raised in the United Kingdom and I have experience teaching adults and children in English and science both online and in-person. I hold a degree in Chemistry and Forensic Science from the University of Leicester as well as a 120-hour TEFL certificate. I am also a qualified solicitor (lawyer) in England & Wales.

Working as a private tutor has given me a fantastic opportunity to teach students of primary school age across South-East Asia. Teaching this age group has been the most rewarding teaching experience I have had to date and I believe this enthusiasm shows when I am teaching. When teaching on a one-to-one basis it is essential to deliver lessons that allow the student to discover the topic themselves and to question the material that they are learning. I believe that this focus on eliciting answers from students and prioritising independent thought will translate well to teaching larger classes of students of this age. Furthermore, having to create bespoke lessons has broadened my knowledge of the vast array of teaching materials that can be utilised to keep the attention of young students who often have very limited attention spans.

Whenever I begin teaching new students, my primary focus is on creating an environment in which the students feel comfortable using the target language without feeling self-conscious or embarrassed. In order to achieve this I like to use games, quizzes and songs so that the students spend as much time as possible interacting with me and each other. This also helps to build a rapport with the students, which I have found is absolutely key to increasing their fluency and confidence.