English teaching for children, prep exams, homework, general use for every day , locals and foreigners.

From 23.76 € /h

HI......I'm Laura, I come from South Africa and cannot wait to teach your kids or help them out It is essential to learn and grasp the English language today in this ever changing world, whether it be through technology, face to face, most businesses use English as a neutral language to communicate. It doesn't just happen, I feel that we have to start at the bottom, that being with children. Children are the key part to our future, they need to be taught from foundation to speak English, to understand the future as well as create the future through a universal and common language.

In my class, I will teach the importance of English, how to use grammar properly and new vocabulary. Along with this, especially in this age of technology, kids need to be stimulated at all times, I offer ways and techniques, especially to children with special needs to cope, whether it be for exams or in school or even bring it into every day life, using things like grammar, vocabulary and speech, even listening skills. However in 2016 I decided to study for an English qualification CELTA, I was teaching adults at the time, but flew off to Japan in 2017, it was there I was introduced to children. It was a challenge, as the kids couldn't speak English, they were new to me, however I found my passion. People always told me that I'd be a good teacher, but I wasn't to sure about that path to take. I loved helping children right through 18 with extra lessons, helping them with their homework. When I came back to South Africa, I was given a little Chinese boy to teach English to, wow what an experience, it was just unfortunate that he had to go back to China. From there I put myself out there, created my own business, teaching foreigners. A school asked me to come teach a Chinese girl who was battling. From there, the school sent all the foreign students, but taught local children too, who were battling. I always worked with school teachers at the school on what was needed to be taught. In 2023 the school asked me to teach this little Chinese boy, which today we still have a strong bond and is ahead of his class. In 2020 with covid, all lessons were done online, this was the biggest challenge I had to face with my student. I sat in all his class subjects, learned their syllabus, which was an advantage for the future kids I taught, and teaching him to speak English at the same time. I now am settling in the UK as being an EFL/English teacher in South Africa, there's not much for me there. But before I decided to come here, I taught a little boy with special needs for about a year. He was 9 and far behind his class and was ADHD. Once again, it was a challenge for me, but as time went by I learned how to deal with him too. I had a big garden, if I could see him losing concentration, I'd let him play around for a while with my dogs and cat, then got him back. For me that was so rewarding when the teachers gave his mother feedback on how well he was doing. Sadly finances was becoming an issue, there was more to offer me here in the UK. My first month here I worked for an international language school as my qualification is Cambridge related and taught kids from all over the world. But it wasn't a case of teaching them, we also looked after their well being and took part in all activities. I would finally just like to add that I have an advanced certificate in safe guarding children. Whether it be homework, tutor your child one on one or help even with confidence, I know I'm good at what I do and look forward to teaching your child.

Extra information

If i teach online, a laptop, phone or ipad is essential. If one on one, a writing pad and stationary.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

About Me

Hi, My name is Laura, most of my students call me teacher Lolly and I am South African, living here in the UK. I have been teaching children for 7 years, this being my 8th year teaching English, online, class environment and one on one. I found my passion for children all the way in Japan, where I thought I was only going to teach adults. To my surprise kids were introduced to me. It was a challenge even though I have had dealings with kids and helping with homework or explaining something they didn't understand, but children who couldn't speak English. I have the personality to cope with kids, I am creative, fun, love laughing with kids, warm and loving, always use my integrity, it was through kids that I really discovered of all mentioned. People always told me I was good with children, patient, understanding and that kids loved me. I'm always interested in what they like and that brings a sense of what I can use in my material and way of teaching and I have my own style of teaching. I'm loud and bubbly and no matter what I always have a smile on my face. Just to confirm, when covid hit our earth, I taught online from home, my sister use to say I was louder than the kids. That describes me to the T.

Education

I have a CELTA qualification which is to teach English as a second language, however I taught South African children just battling ao left behind of their class level.
I have a Bachelor degree in communications
I have an advanced certificate in safeguarding of children

Experience / Qualifications

I have 7 years experience this being my 8th year of teaching English as a second language amongst other subjects, but that I learned through one of my students during covid. I use to sit in all his classes online s that I could explain the classes to him whilst trying to teach him English. I've had online experience, as I have taught 2 Chinese sisters online residing in China. I've had classroom experience as well as one on one being a tutor. I have also worked here in the UK at a summer school language school and taught kids from all around the world. I taught them English, but we use to attend all other activities in the evening but also looking after their well being, making sure they were eating, comforting if they were missing home. It really was a lovely experience and also meeting teachers from other parts of the world.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Grammar

Vocabulary

Special education

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

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20-24

English teacher for foreign and local children, helping with homework, prep for exams or every day life

22.57 € /h

Learning English is an essential part of life in the world in these times as most international businesses, trade with all parts of the world and to communicate they use English as a neutral language. It is vital that children especially have to know English, how to speak it and how to understand it keeping up with the times ahead of them and as a teacher of English, especially to foreign children, the language is rapidly changing and improving. Even I as a teacher have to learn new things in order for the youth to carry on.

In my class, the student will learn the effectiveness of the English language and the importance of it, how to use grammar properly and allow them to learn to use it even if it's just for every day life along with new vocabulary and new skills. I will be able to show them the techniques they can use whether it be for an exam or class work. If I'm teaching a child with special needs, I can teach them how to cope by using English as a foundation and new skills. Fun, laughter, love, empathy, integrity and creativity are all part of my class, to allow for the child to feel safe and relaxed around me and creating a sense of trust. I think all of these are essential, it grabs their attention and it allows for the child to feel safe and comfortable.