English Language Tutor, AMI Montessori Guide, Special Needs Educator

From 26 £ /h

As a passionate and versatile primary school teacher with an impactful 13-year journey in education, I wholeheartedly believe in the potential and innate talents of every child. My adventure began in Sri Lanka and led me to the Netherlands in 2018, where I've continued my mission of finding innovative ways to work with children. Currently, I'm teaching as a Montessori educator, specialising in the care and education of children aged three to six years.

I have experience in educating children in different roles as a Montessori guide, a primary school teacher, a private tutor catering to individual children's needs, and a qualified special needs teacher. These different roles have sharpened my skills and improved my ability to cater to each child's individual needs.

In addition to my experience as an educator, I also have conducted private music lessons in piano and organ for children between the ages of 3 and 10. With a gentle and patient approach tailored to each child's unique needs and age, I introduce them to the enchanting world of music. These private lessons offer young learners the opportunity to discover their creativity and the joy of playing and listening to musical instruments.

In my English language classes, I focus on enhancing the vocabulary, reading, writing skills, and grammar. But here's where it gets exciting: I also bring the flair of a qualified speech and drama teacher into my teaching strategies. This dynamic approach infuses creativity, expression, and interactivity into the language-learning process.

If you're looking for a teacher, you've found a fun, active, and incredibly patient one. I tailor my English lessons using programs to suit the levels and requirements of each child. My goal is to make learning a joyous adventure, ensuring that they not only excel in English but also develop essential speaking skills and confidence. Together, we'll embark on a journey of growth and learning that caters to the unique potential of your child.

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Alphen aan den Rijn, Nederland

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I followed the bachelor's degree of Special Needs Education in the Open University of Sri Lanka. There I learned about educational technology for special needs students, the values of primary education, child rights and educational management. I also possess knowledge on how to adapt my school curriculum in an inclusive classroom. I also did many teaching practice sessions to develop my own teaching methodologies. I attained the DETE at the University of Colombo. Here I was educated on more advanced English reading, writing, speech, listening and literature concepts. I followed CPTE at the Institute of Western Music and Speech, in which I further sharpened my language skills. I also followed AMI at the Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Center, Sri Lanka, where I gained the practice and principles of the Montessori method for children.
I was a primary teacher in Colombo International school-Srilanka(CIS), in Good Shepherd Montessori House of children(as an AMI Montessori Teacher), and also Sunflower International Primary School as a Montessori Teacher.
Teaching is a very demanding profession, and as per my experience, I see my students succeed and gain positive results regularly. It is no secret that I'm greatly driven by their hard work and achievements. Sometimes I have come across children who are uninterested and very distracted in a learning environment but I as an educator use versatile educational strategies to encourage the hidden talents of students.

Education

Degree of Bachelor of Special Needs Education, Diploma in English for Teacher's of English(DETE), Certificate of Proficiency for the Teaching of English(CPTE),Montessori Diploma(AMI),IELTS (Academic Test)

Experience / Qualifications

13+ years teaching at several established international schools/ montessories as a Primary teacher, as well as private tutoring experience to children of various nationalities.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Sinhala

Dutch

Skills

Elementary school level

Special education

English

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Private tutoring and guidance for special needs children

26 £ /h

Drawing upon a decade of dedicated service as an AMI Montessori educator, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to the world of early childhood education. Specialising in children aged 3 to 6, I am committed to creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

In addition to my Montessori expertise, I hold a degree in special needs education. This educational background equips me to provide curated support for children with diverse learning requirements, ensuring a welcoming and stimulating environment for every child during my sessions.

Beyond my classroom experience, I also offer private tutoring. This allows me to work closely with individual children, addressing their specific needs and fostering their intellectual and personal growth.

Enhancing English skills for diverse learners, ex-pats, and ages 3 and above

26 £ /h

As a dedicated primary school teacher with more than a decade of experience, I'm all about making learning an adventure for children. I wholeheartedly believe that every child is a little genius in the making, and I'm here to help them shine and communicate fluently in a world-wide language.

My teaching mission? Boosting those English skills! We're diving into the exciting world of vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. But here's the twist: I'm not your typical English teacher. I'm also a certified speech and drama educator. So, we're not just learning; we're acting it out, playing with words, and having a wonderful learning experience along the way.

To add to that, I also have good experience in tutoring expat families. I get that moving to a new country can be a whirlwind, especially for the little ones. But with my guidance, your child will not only have a good command of English but also increase in confidence in their communication skills.

So, let's make learning English a fun and fantastic journey for your child. Whether it is through books, games, or a little bit of drama, I'm here to ignite their passion for the language and help them become adept in expressing themselves.

Harbani

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Whether you are interested in conversational English, Business English or require help in preparing for the IELTS/entrance exam, it will be a pleasure to help you. I offer flexible timings at a location convenient to you.

I also specialise in teaching children through flashcards and games. Don't hesitate to contact me for more information or to set up a meeting.

Marcelo

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A qualified language coach with 25 years of experience offers intensive Dutch lessons in a small class or online.

I give many Dutch NT2 lessons to expats and in preparation for an integration exam.
Specialized in guiding for the State Exam I and II. Special exam coach.

In January 2025 I will also start with groups again. We have a great classroom in the center of Rotterdam, near metro station Beurs, lessons with small homogeneous groups (little difference in level).

We mainly go for quality and not just running a lesson. I am really involved in the progress of the student. In addition to teaching, I want to do everything to really motivate students to take the next step. That is my strength!

You can also choose the online lesson package with Whereby, Teams or Zoom in a comfortable way. Online classes are one-on-one or maximum one-on-two, for better results.

My English is fluent, as well as Portuguese and Spanish. I understand the difficulties of overcoming barriers for Latin languages and for expats in general, as I have also been an expat.

Online lessons last 75 minutes once a week for 10 weeks to reach a higher level.

This is the normal speed. Including exam training (A-2 or Staatsexamen) and exam at the end.

Intensive training ? That can also be done in five to ten full days, I am used to giving these very intensive trainings to CEOs or managers who want it faster and more intensive ... all lessons within 3 or 4 weeks. Based on the European system A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2 and C-1

As soon as students want to further improve their knowledge of Dutch, I always advise and coach them to take the State Exam I or II, the only formal Certificate in this country, recognized by employers and universities.

I will try to switch to conversation after a few lessons, to put your knowledge into practice as soon as possible. Don't get too caught up in the grammar.

Teaching is my ultimate passion and even after 25 years it feels like the first time and students always feel inspired to overcome the obstacles.

I also teach you about Dutch social culture, which is intertwined in the course and is strongly related to the language.

Sandra

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Hello parents! My name is Sandra. I am a native English speaker from New York State. I have a USA teaching license and a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Inclusive Education (Grades K-6 and Students with Disabilities) from the State University of New York at Fredonia. My experiences include teaching at primary international schools in Belgrade, Serbia for 2 years and 3 years at international schools in The Hague, Netherlands. I have worked at two IB primary schools. Alongside teaching at international schools, I have 8 years of experience teaching English. I also have experience teaching grade 1 and 3 in elementary schools in New York State. I have taught children from 2-17 years old and adults. My students range in levels from beginners who are new to learning English, to fluent English speakers that need support or would like to further excel or maintain their fluency. Based on my experiences, I have learned to adjust my teaching style based on different students' needs, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and learning abilities.

Lessons are provided to children and teenagers. Lessons are customized to the learning needs of your child. Whether that be learning English for the first time or practicing improvement of speaking, reading, comprehension, pronunciation, listening, writing, grammar, etc. Lessons can be aimed towards learning a topic such as food, animals, sports, emotions, and more.

For children who are fluent English speakers, tutoring can be given to further excel in particular areas. Subjects that interest the student such as science, history or world topics can be incorporated into the lesson to broaden their knowledge. Support can also be provided in learning organizational skills, research, and mini projects for older children. I am available to help with studying, homework, or school projects. For online learning, I use a variety of platforms, websites, educational games, and e-books to reach the learning goals of my students. Additional homework can be provided if requested.

Depending on the students age, lesson duration is adjusted. If you are looking for lessons for siblings, please reach out to me to discuss the best schedule for your children. My aim is to create a positive and enjoyable learning environment for all my students.

I hope you can join my English lessons! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I can provide my resume or reference letters if requested. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Seyyed

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English is a world language. You can go almost everywhere with English. That is why it is important that you have some command of English and that you can make yourself understood. And that is what I am for, helping people, young or old, to learn English or improve their English.

Method:

First I make an assessment of aptitude for, and existing knowledge of, English for each student.

During teaching I find the following elements important:
1. Creating a friendly and pleasant atmosphere in which the student starts to feel enthusiastic.
2. Discipline. This means that the course leader and the student (s) do what is expected of them.
3. From simple to complicated, tailored to the aptitude and experience of the student (s).
4. Practicing a lot and repeating previous lessons.
5. Structured work. This mainly means working on the grammar of English because grammar gives structure to a language.
6. Regular keys.

Sinead

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I offer online or face-to-face English lessons to non-native speakers. I work with the student to identify learning objectives and any areas of weakness and tailor the lesson accordingly. Areas covered during the lesson include, speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar accent reduction.
I currently live in Den Haag, The Netherlands. In addition to private coaching, I also work for an online ESL company delivering English lessons to children across a range of age groups. In addition, I also work as an ESL proofreader and IELTS private tutor here in The Hague. I hold a BA (Hons) degree and have a CELTA qualification. Prior to a career in ESL English teaching, I worked in the UK national press for the Times and Financial Times newspapers. It was there I developed my proofreading and communications skills.
In my spare time, I write articles for magazines and have had feature stories published in The Telegraph magazine, The Daily Mail and a number of health magazines. I have also written two language books. The first, 'I Already Speak Speak French!' is an illustrated book for children that covers the etymology of many English words to their French origin (attached is a sample of it for your interest!). It has been translated for the French market into, 'I Already Speak English!' The second book is called, 'Learn Business English FAST!' which draws on a teaching methodology used for effective, fast learning that I used whilst teaching English for the international company, GoFluent.

Yunus

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Profile Overview

With over a decade of experience in teaching English, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my students. Holding both undergraduate and master's degrees in English Language Teaching, I have honed my skills to cater to various levels and age groups, from young learners to adults. My teaching career spans traditional classroom settings and online platforms, allowing me to adapt and innovate in delivering effective lessons.

Professional Experience

I have a diverse teaching background that includes working in military education institutions, where I cultivated a disciplined and structured approach to instruction. This experience has instilled in me the importance of organization and consistency, which I integrate into all my lessons.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy emphasizes the development of reading and listening skills, which are critical for language acquisition and proficiency. By focusing on these areas, I aim to provide a comprehensive learning experience that equips students with the tools they need to excel in English.

Specializations

Reading Skills: I employ a variety of texts and reading materials to enhance comprehension and analytical skills.
Listening Skills: Through the use of audio resources and interactive listening exercises, I help students improve their auditory understanding and pronunciation.
Young Learners: My experience with young students allows me to create engaging and age-appropriate lessons that foster a love for learning.
Military Education: My background in military education brings a unique perspective on discipline and structure, benefiting students who thrive in a well-organized learning environment.
Why Choose Me?

Choosing me as your English tutor means opting for a professional, disciplined, and student-centered approach to learning. I am dedicated to helping my students achieve their language goals through tailored lessons that meet their individual needs.

Schedule a Lesson

Experience firsthand the benefits of structured and engaging English lessons. Book a lesson with me today and take the first step towards mastering English with confidence.

Cristina

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I'm a polyglot & passionate teacher of foreign languages with teaching certificates in all 5 languages and more than 14 years of experience in the classroom and online.

I have lived in several countries (Spain, UK, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands) and I have taught language classes to students of all ages in groups and individually.

I offer classes in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Catalan. Also German and Swedish for beginners.

Anusha

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I have the curiosity and eagerness to learn.It gives me a natural ability to teach because I believe only a good student can be a good teacher. I have tutoring experience in the past.

I have completed my graduation in engineering .On the professional front,I am a banker.I moved to the Netherlands and am currently on a break .I would love to indulge in my passion for teaching.

I can teach school level English .My goal is to keep students challenged to learn new things.I will be tutoring whatever is required for school syllabus along with extra information or facts to make learning fun.Test Preparation and tutoring for exams can also be done.I cook Indian dishes on a regular basis and would love to teach Indian style cooking to people who are interested.

Every student is different and I will take extra care to have tailormade classes for each person.I create presentations,use assignments and prepare before each class.Time is important and I do not want to waste yours.

You can message me regarding the classes or your needs.I will make sure to do the best.

Venera

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I am a TEFL-certified English teacher who is excited to help you achieve all of the goals you have set for yourself on the journey of learning English. I combine elements of traditional methodologies with some less traditional methods and approaches that I have extracted from my own experience with learning, as I am someone who speaks several different languages and am therefore very familiar with this process and what it takes to get better at a new language. I look forward to showing you how simultaneously efficient and fun learning a new language can be.

José

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English for everyone! Based on your starting level and final goal, we determine the route. I am an experienced teacher in higher education, teach Dutch to expats and have a Cambridge certificate Business English level C2. I am flexible in teaching methods I can use and can make even the most complicated things simple. This makes the lessons efficient and useful. Feel free to contact me!

Vlada

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I teach English at various levels, from beginner to advanced. I learned English at a young age and have been fluent for 20 years. By learning the language, I understand the intricacies of grammar and can offer support in this area, in addition to elements such as pronunciation and fluency. I have also learned several languages and am currently learning several more. This gives me personal experience and insight into the most effective methods, allowing me to offer comprehensive support.
English from A2 to B1 level. I provide all the teaching materials, homework, and exercises.

Flexible schedule
Online lessons

Tom

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⭐ English for Adults of All Levels and Ages with a Native English Teacher

Personalised classes to improve your English grammar, vocabulary, fluency and pronunciation with an experienced native English teacher. I am available for you, your relative or your friend online and in The Hague / Den Haag, Netherlands. I teach adults of all levels and ages, including seniors.

CUSTOMISED COURSES:

You can decide what you want to do in our class. Tell me in advance, and I will spend time preparing materials for your needs and goals. For example:

• conversations with feedback and corrections (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation)
• help with reading and writing
• understand and practise grammar
• learn idioms and natural language with context
• prepare for visits abroad or conversations with foreigners
• creative activities like cooking together and language games

TEACHING STYLE:

My classes are light-hearted and highly interactive. People learn best when they’re enjoying themselves and feeling deeply interested, and that is my promise to you. I will correct your mistakes, but I will never shame or embarrass you for making them. My class is a place where people come to learn fast and grow in confidence.

💬 I'm Tom, and I've been teaching English since 2013. Originally I'm from the south of England, and I've been happily living in The Hague, Netherlands since 2021. Before this I lived in Finland, Taiwan and mainland China. I speak a bunch of languages besides English, like Mandarin, Finnish, some French, and a little Japanese. When I'm not teaching, I'm working on my Dutch!

I have a double master's degree in English and Applied Linguistics, and my research focus was how to teach English pronunciation and speaking skills. I won't let you down. 🫡

❗ Very importantly, I will also show you how to study on your own.

I know you won't be my student forever, so I want to prepare you for the future. If you hope to get good at English, it's not enough just to have a tutor once a week – the more time you put into learning English, the better and faster you'll get. I can show you how to easily make digital flashcards, write memorable notes, and use AI in a smart way to teach you English. This way you can keep learning even after our course ends.

DID YOU KNOW?
In English speaking, we usually don't say the word "must". Must is very formal and uncommon unless you're talking about rules ("Passengers must check in and out") or making a confident guess ("You must be Tom!"). Otherwise, must is very old fashioned. Instead, we say "have to" or "need to". In 1965, the Queen said "I must go to the lavatory". Everyone in the 21st century says "I have to go to the toilet." Knowing the differences between formal and informal English is important so you use the right words in the right situations! A native English teacher is the best person to help you with this.

Esmaiel

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Every student has different goals, so I create lessons based on what you want to learn. Whether you want structured grammar lessons, casual conversation practice, help preparing for travel, or simply someone to talk with in Arabic, I can adapt the lessons to your needs.

I am patient, friendly, and flexible. I believe learning a language should be enjoyable and practical. My goal is to help you feel comfortable speaking Arabic from the very beginning while progressing at your own pace.

Just tell me what you would like to learn, the topics you are interested in, or your language goals, and together we will create lessons that suit you perfectly.

I look forward to helping you learn Egyptian Arabic and discover Egyptian culture!

Stepan

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General English: I design the English course based on your personal needs, interests, and motivations. Based on your profile and existing level of English, the course would focus on a specific combination of grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

English for academic purposes: This course would cover the key aspects of English needed in higher education and academic contexts. In addition to grammar and vocabulary, the course trains the key receptive and productive skills needed in higher education. Receptive skills involve reading and listening to academic texts. Productive skills involve writing and speaking for academic purposes (e.g., research papers, research proposals, essays, presentations, and others).

Carmen

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I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals and learning style. Classes combine conversation, grammar, vocabulary and practical exercises. A typical lesson includes a short review, a new topic and speaking practice. I have 4 years of experience teaching children, teenagers and adults, and my lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced Spanish learners.