Freddie BA, PGCE, MA TESOL

5.0

United Kingdom

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Teaches

English

Students

27

Lessons

175

Teaches

English

Students

27

Lessons

175

Speaks

English

Native

,

French

A2

,

German

A1

,

Latin

A1

About Me

Hello there! My name is Freddie and I am a highly qualified and experienced full-time professional educator. I teach freelance including for British Universities. I am a native (British) English speaker from the south of England. Now, I can teach you!

📌 CV:
⭐ MA TESOL: Master's in teaching English with Distinction🏅
⭐ Fully-qualified British teacher with PGCE & QTS
⭐ BA (Hons) degree in Philosophy
⭐ Cambridge Certificate in Teaching Online
⭐ 12 years teaching experience + 7 years online
⭐ Taught in 10 different countries
⭐ Experienced Cambridge examiner
🏅 Research award-nominated (British Council)
🏅 Award-winning mentor (Kent University)
🏅 Successful entrepreneur (Cyril Parfitt & FoL)

📌 Specialisms & classes:
🇬🇧 British English and culture
🏔️ High-level specialist (B1-C2) teaching all ages
🎓 Academic: Essays ✔️ Dissertations ✔️ Presentations ✔️
💼 Business & Careers: CVs ✔️ Covering letters ✔️ Applications ✔️ Interviews ✔️ MBA ✔️
🌍 CLIL: English with... Business ✔️ History ✔️ Philosophy ✔️ Literature etc. ✔️
💬 Conversation: Free conversation ✔️ Structured conversation ✔️ Any topic ✔️
✅ Exams: GCSE ✔️ A-level ✔️ IELTS ✔️ FCE ✔️ CAE ✔️ CPE ✔️
💡 Skills Masterclass: Pronunciation ✔️ Vocabulary ✔️ Speaking ✔️ Writing ✔️ Reading ✔️ Listening ✔️
🧑‍🏫 Teacher Training: Methodology ✔️ Pedagogy ✔️ Motivation ✔️ Second Language Learning ✔️

📌 Trial/first lesson:
I will assess your particular requirements using my specially created comprehensive needs analysis questionnaire. This can be done before or during our first lesson, as you prefer. We will then discuss your needs and explore how I can help you to excel.

📌 My lessons:
I believe that learning should be enjoyable while real-world relevant. I use a wide variety of resources, including bespoke interactive PowerPoint presentations, rather than simply relying on dull textbooks alone! Our lessons will feature a learning so you know what to expect. Together, we will review your progress at the end of each lesson (or topic), ensuring you stay on track with your goals.

📌 My qualifications:
I am highly qualified teacher. I hold a BA and two Master's level teaching qualifications: PGCE (UK qualified teacher) and MA TESOL (Master's in teaching English with British Council TEFL-Q Status). I passed my MA with a high Distinction and my dissertation research has been nominated for the British Council's 20/21 Award. I am an experienced examiner holding the Cambridge Certificate in Assessment.

📌 My experience:
I have over 12 years teaching experience in schools and universities across 10 different countries. I have taught in Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland and the UK. My teaching has consistently been assessed at 'Outstanding’ or ‘Distinction’ level. I also mentor university students for which the University of Kent awarded me (2018) Mentor of the Year.

📌 My interests:
Yes, in case you were wondering, I do love drinking tea (black with milk, naturally). I like to combine tea drinking with any of the following: travel, philosophy, politics, business & entrepreneurship, probability/risk theory and religious studies. I also enjoy board games, writing articles, reading books, pub quizzes, and of course, good food.

📌 Say hello...
Say hello and let me know how I can help you! All questions are very welcome. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your goals today 😊

Trial Lesson

One time, 30 minutes

Private Lessons

60 minutes

Teacher Stats

Response TimeWithin an hour

Joined Verbling3 years ago

Attendance Rate100.00%

Total Lessons175

Lessons per Student20.4 lesson average

Average Rating5.0

Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Teaches

Intermediate

Upper Intermediate

Advanced

Upper Advanced

Accents

British English

Résumé

Education

2019 - 2020

MA TESOL

Canterbury Christ Church University - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Master's in Teaching English conferring British Council TEFL-Q Status [Grade: Distinction]

2008 - 2009

PGCE

Canterbury Christ Church University - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Master's level British teaching qualification [Grade: Outstanding]

2005 - 2008

BA (Hons) Philosophy

University of Kent - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Bachelor's degree covering: language, ethics, morality, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, art and aesthetics, as well as continental philosophy [Grade: 2.1]

Work Experience

2010 - 2020

English Teacher

London House School of English - Westgate-on-sea, United Kingdom

Designing and delivering bespoke courses to classes and one-to-one students.

2011 - 2017

Examiner

Cambridge Assessment - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Marking multiple exam papers for Cambridge Assessment.

2018 - 0

Assistant Lecturer

University of Kent - Canterbury, United Kingdom

Teaching university students academic English; supervising and assessing research projects and presentations

2014 - 0

Teaching Director of Studies

English in Action - Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland

Teaching, managing teachers and overseeing courses including; business, exam, academic and teacher development.

2020 - 0

Founder

www.focusonlearning.co.uk - Thanet, United Kingdom

Teaching tailored courses, teacher training, writing articles and resource shop.

Certifications

2021 - 2021

Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English Online

University of Cambridge - Online

Teaching English online in both one-to-one and group lessons.

2021 - 2021

Teaching Entrepreneurship

European Institute of Innovation & Technology - Online

Teach like an entrepreneur: bringing entrepreneurship into the classroom

2020

DBS Enhanced Certificate

UK Government - London, United Kingdom

Eligibility to legally work with learners under 18 years old.

2015 - 2016

Cambridge Certificate in Assessment

University of Cambridge - Online

Cambridge certificate in the concepts and contexts of assessment and examining.

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Trial Lesson

One time, 30 minutes

Private Lessons

60 minutes