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NAS CELTA certified

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About Me

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Unlock Success with a 🎓CELTA + 🎓IELTS + 🎓PTE + 🎓Business English Certified Professional Tutor
12 Years International Experience + 11,000 Online hours =
Quality Tutoring & Progress!

Hello there! I'm NAS, your dedicated online English teacher, ready to embark on a language-learning journey with you.
With over 12 years of international experience and holding a CELTA certification, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the virtual classroom.
Whether you're looking to boost your English skills, enhance your business communication, or achieve higher IELTS scores, you've come to the right place.

As a CELTA certified professional tutor, my mission is to guide you through a personalized learning experience that goes beyond traditional language instruction.
I've had the privilege of working with Ministers and CEOs, honing my teaching methods to cater to diverse needs and expectations.
My student-centered approach ensures that each lesson is tailored to your unique learning style, making the educational journey both enjoyable and effective.

I am here to take you from where you are 🔜 to where you want to be in your English proficiency.
Whether you're aiming to improve your conversational skills, master business English, or excel in your IELTS examinations, I am committed to providing comprehensive support.
Together, we'll explore engaging and interactive lessons that not only enhance your language skills but also boost your confidence in real-world communication.

Join me in this educational adventure, where every session is an opportunity for growth and achievement.
Let's work together to unlock your full potential and elevate your English proficiency to new heights.

🚀 Please note that all lessons are 55 minutes.
For specialized IELTS or PTE lessons, simply request them at $45/55 minutes.
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My trial lessons

In a 30-minute trial lesson, we aim to give you a taste of our teaching approach and help you understand what to expect in our full courses.
The trial lesson is designed to be engaging and interactive, allowing you to experience a sample of our teaching style.
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Schedule

Résumé

schoolEducation

2020
Global Teaching Online Certification
Global - Online
2020
CELTA
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE - UK
I am proud to hold a CELTA B Grade certification, a distinguished qualification awarded to only the top 10% of ESL tutors worldwide. This prestigious certification signifies that you can expect top-tier tutoring services, featuring CELTA-based lesson plans meticulously designed with a learner-centric focus.
2012 - 2012
GLOBAL TEFL
GLOBAL UK - UK
A fully accredited, intensive 150 hour blended course aimed at introducing teachers to the world of TEFL. Testing, Lesson planning and Feedback ensure that candidates achieve the requisite standards required by schools and universities.

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2017
PROFESSIONAL TEACHER - Test Specialist
ITALKI - ONLINE
I bring extensive teaching experience to italki, having conducted over 3000 individual lessons and facilitated 400 group classes, webinars, and training sessions. My commitment to delivering high-quality language instruction ensures a dynamic and effective learning environment for students.
2017
Course Creator
UDEMY - ONLINE
Course Creator: IELTS Specialist I take pride in my role as a course creator, having developed and curated a comprehensive portfolio of more than 12 specialized courses and tutorials dedicated exclusively to IELTS preparation. These resources are designed to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the IELTS examination.
2015 - 2019
IELTS SPECIALIST
BRITISH SIDE (previously British Council) - ISTANBUL
As a BC trained teacher, I understand the inner workings of the IELTS exam and taught more than ten 54-hour IELTS courses. In addition, I tutored VIP clients, including the GM of the second largest company in the country and the CEO of AXA. Furthermore. I delivered weekly lessons to members of the KOC group. I also taught (and loved) Beginner classes and Conversation classes. So all in all, the BC methodology and ethos trained me to wear many hats with flair!
2015 - 2017
CAMBLY PRO TUTOR
CAMBLY - Online
During my two years with Cambly, I played a pivotal role in establishing and promoting their IELTS division. This involved the creation of video content featuring mock IELTS tests, contributing to consistent collaboration with their Chinese division, and actively marketing the IELTS program. Furthermore, my dedication to teaching led me to accumulate over 3000 teaching hours during my tenure with Cambly.
2012 - 2014
ONLINE TUTOR
TELELANGUE - FRANCE
Working with Telelangue, an online platform with a strong emphasis on Business English, allowed me to refine my skills in this specialized field. Additionally, my experience with this online company sparked my passion for online teaching.
2014 - 2014
ASSESSOR
WALL STREET ENGLISH - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
As an assessor, I tested students as they progressed from Waystage through to Mastery. In addition, I led English corners, delivered Complimentary (Grammar based) classes and Social clubs during my one-year tenure at WSE Turkey.
2013 - 2014
SENIOR TEACHER
WALL STREET ENGLISH - CHINA
Wall Street English (2013 - 2014) Beijing and Shenzhen, China During my tenure at Wall Street English, I held a multifaceted role as an assessor and VIP instructor. In this capacity, I organized engaging social activities that seamlessly incorporated English language skills for our VIP students. My responsibilities encompassed teaching at all proficiency levels, ranging from Waystage to Mastery. I also had the privilege of leading English Corner discussion groups and providing valuable mentorship to our dedicated students. My experience extended beyond the classroom, as I lived and worked in three distinct Chinese cities, affording me a deep understanding of the culture, customs, and the unique challenges students face as they strive to achieve their language learning goals.
2013 - 2013
TEACHER
NENU HIGH SCHOOL - CHANGCHUN, CHINA
In conjunction with classes at Perfect English, I also taught classes of up to 60 students at NENU HIGH SCHOOL, one of the most prestigious institutes in China.
2013 - 2013
TEACHER
PERFECT ENGLISH - CHANGCHUN, CHINA
At a private language school, I had the privilege of tutoring students spanning various age groups, providing them with dedicated guidance on their paths to language mastery. This role allowed me to work closely with individuals at different stages of their language learning journey. Transition to Wall Street English Following a noteworthy six-month tenure marked by the challenge of temperatures plunging below -30, I embarked on a new chapter in Beijing. There, I proudly joined the prestigious Pearson company, Wall Street English, to further my career in language education.

diploma_2Certifications

2015 - 2015
IELTS SPECIALIST
GLOBAL UK - UK
Professional Development: Specialist in Test Preparation (IELTS) Intensive Course Description: Completed an intensive course dedicated to becoming a specialist in test preparation, with a strong emphasis on IELTS.
2015 - 2015
Teaching Online Specialist
GLOBAL UK - UK
A comprehensive course which deals with the tools and platforms required to deliver a superlative Online Teaching experience to learners. This certification enables me to create innovative online course material which helps extend the class beyond classroom interaction, provide course material pre and post class as well as set tasks. The advanced skills and techniques required to Teach Online are taught in the course.

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