English as a Foreign Language (ESL, TEFL), English Language and Literature (GCSE)

From 44.39 C$ /h

Hi! I am Nicola. I am 31 years old. I am a friendly and communicative PGCE qualified English teacher (University of York) and CELTA tutor with an additional three year work experience in teaching kindergarten. I have been teaching English in multiple settings for the past 11 years.
I have taught English in nurseries, kindergartens, foreign language schools to students aged 3-40 years old. I am particularly comfortable teaching young learners (3-6 years old), children, teenagers as well as preparing adults for exams, such as the IELTS. I have taught as a TEFL teacher online, in Britain in international summer schools, as well as in Greece in foreign language schools, nurseries and through private lessons. I have worked with students from all over the world on an everyday basis. I have been teaching English as a secondary school (high school) teacher in Britain for the past 3 years, preparing students for their GCSEs.
I have a BA in English Language and Literature, an MA in English Literature from the University of Nottingham, a Postgraduate Diploma in Scottish Studies from the University of Edinburgh and I am currently a PhD student at the University of Sheffield.
Whatever your goals are, whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced, or whether you wish to pass an exam or simply practice your speaking skills, you can expect lots of encouragement and a supportive environment. No need to feel nervous! Each learner has different ways of learning and different needs so lessons will be personally tailored. I look forward to meeting you in lesson!

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am fun, communicative, and curious about the world. I love to travel and I have lived in the UK (England and Scotland), Greece, and in the Middle East. I love meeting and interacting with people from all around the world. I am a keen runner and I have run two half marathons. I also enjoy mountain walking. I love anything to do with art and am a keen artist. Reading literature is my passion, as you can imagine by looking at my educational background.

Education

PhD Student, English Literature, University of Sheffield (2020 to present)
MA in English Literature, University of Nottingham (2017)
PGCE in English, University of York (2017)
CELTA (2015)
Postgraduate Diploma in Celtic and Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh (2012)
BA in English Language and Literature, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2010)
DELE Diploma Spanish (B2)

Experience / Qualifications

September 2018- to present: English secondary school teacher (GCSEs), Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Summer months 2017, 2018, 2019: International Summer School in Brighton, UK, TEFL teaching and other camp activities with students aged 5-17 years old
2014-2016: Bilingual Greek/ English speaking nursery, TEFL with pupils aged 2-4 years old through games, playing, music, singing
2011-2012: British Nursery in Athens, Greece, teaching pupils from around the world, with pupils aged 2-4 years old through games, playing, music, singing
2012-2014: TEFL teaching at foreign language schools in Athens, Greece
2009-2010: TEFL teaching at foreign language schools in Athens, Greece

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration