Maria

I am a dedicated English as a Second Language teacher helping adults develop their ability in reading, writing, speaking, and listening for the purposes of developing academic, general and English life skills. I also offer English Language Support for Immigration Purposes such as Secure English Language Test (SELT) and the UK Citizenship Test. I have experience and a keen interest in preparing immigrants and asylum seekers for tier 1-4 visa application, UK visa renewal, British Citizenship and Settlement or Leave to Remain as well as offering essential English Language support to refugees.

Tutoring Experience

I am:
• Positive and motivational in helping students achieve time in a given time
• I have Excellent communication and listening skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills- can confidently discuss a range of topics easily
• Patient and comfortable with working at students’ own pace
• Flexible and adaptable to study needs and requirements
• Empathetic and understanding of study concerns and frustrations
· IELTS for UKVI
· IELTS for Life
· IELTS for UK VI Life Skills
· UK Citizenship Test

EMPLOYMENT
English Tutor iTutor, Tiawan
2003-present First Tutor, UK
• Provide support for students by helping to develop effective study skills and exam techniques
• Adapt and applied differentiated materials and teaching styles to match specific learning expectations and goals
• Use technology appropriate for teaching, including online teaching platforms as well as more traditional hard copy teaching material and face-to-face techniques
• Aid professionals and academic English users on the development of all four English language areas for business and academic study purposes.
• Conduct assessments and tests to establish level using the IELTS band scoring system and increase score to desired level and in time for next exam session
• Increase confidence and encouraged positivity in students experiencing difficulty in using English for general purposes

Writing and Audio Examiner (remote) Cambridge University Press & Assessment
June 2015 – current Cambridge, England
• Assessing core English language skills presented in the form of letters, essays, stories and reports as well as responses to questions concerning business and general English, descriptions of statistics and reading tasks
• Extensive experience of working with a range of school, general and higher education tests including KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE
• Applying the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) from the A2 basic to C2 proficiency assessment scale
• Proficient in a variety of AI and online assessment tools such as RM Assessor, Totara, Metritests and other Assessment Specialist platforms

Tutoring Approach

I have been described as an enriching teacher who has strived to create a meaningful learning atmosphere to promote excellent results and as a committed, conscientious professional consistently seeking to improve lessons- I have even won an award as an outstanding and distinguished teacher, and while this good the fulfillment I have got from working to the best of my ability is more personally rewarding as I have been considered teacher, mentor and trusted friend with many of my students.

As a professional I can appreciate the desire to develop oneself academically or for career purposes, although as a mother and wife of a success immigrant family I truly understand the personal need to grow together and onward to achieve a prosperous, happy and secure future.