Kate IELTS/English tutor ..
Private tutor in Auckland, New Zealand
Education
*Cambridge CELTA QCF (MTA) *TEFL Certified - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages *IELTS Training *Advanced Cross Cultural Communication - Massey University * M.A. (Communication) - RMIT: Research Methodologies Communication and New Technology New Media Networks: Theory and Practice Public Relations Theory and Practice Advertising Principles and Practice Marketing Principles and Practice Other: * Working With Children Check (AU) * AFP National Police Check
Experience
I can help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary including; * IELTS test preparation *General English - everyday English for adult learners *Academic English (University) * Assignment review and editing * International student tutoring * Conversational English * Business English for the workplace and employment (resume/job application/interview preparation) * English for tourists. Culture, English conversation, sight seeing and cultural excursions, useful vocabulary, every day communication and more. **ONLINE TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE on request. Most tutoring lessons are conducted face to face. I'm a professional English language teacher supporting international students and recently arrived migrants with their diverse learning needs. My work is purposeful and rewarding - It brings me joy to be working with committed and enthusiastic students each day. I have lived and worked in Hong Kong, China and Australia and have over fourteen years experience working in International Education including 7 years at IELTS/IDP Education. My international career experience has provided me with a comprehensive skill set, including English language teaching, cross cultural communication and management My Cambridge ESL studies and international teaching and tutoring experience reflects a commitment to student centred learning, and enhanced cross cultural awareness. My tutoring is structured to support the individual learning needs of my students from across the globe. I hold the view that life long learning and education empowers and enriches the lives of individuals, their families and their community. I strive to make a difference in student lives and to individuals seeking support through my English language and cultural support tutoring service. Here are some recent student testimonials: Hi Kate, firstly, thank you so much for your wonderful tutoring lessons and in-depth knowledge. Today is the happiest day of my life because I passed the IELTS test and achieved very good marks (overall 7.5) I During my intensive training with Kate, she pointed out my problems and gave me a study plan. We had several sessions before my exam, it worked like a magic.. I would like to recommend Kate's tutoring course to anyone who wishes to improve their English skills. I am applying for a teaching scholarship now.. Kate, without your help, I would not have achieved such good results. -Ruby- (China) 凯特女士是一位非常棒的英语老师。 大家都知道英语写作拿到7分是一件非常不容易的事情，我第一次写作拿到了6.5分，但是我知道从6.5分到7分是一件非常难的事。 因为你必须知道自己的写作误区在哪里，而且能够找到解决方案。 一般语法和词汇比较难在短期时间内提高，所以多看看专业的网站，提高词汇量很重要。 我对比了很多老师的教学方法，凯特的教学手法非常好，在短时间内写作，并且立马修改错误，这很必要。 所以任何想考雅思的朋友，可以看过来，凯特老师真的超级棒。 我的雅思成绩7.5分 听力8 阅读7.5 写作7 口语7.5 "Hi Kate - i wanted to share the good news with you. I'm so happy to receive my IELTS results, it is good news. Thanks for all your classes, your patience and all the help. You were essential to these results. Thank you so much". (Andre P. - Brazil) Hi Kate - thank you again for all your guidance, expertise, patience and constant encouragement. Your ability to support my English learning needs with a customised IELTS study program was appreciated. It was so rewarding to receive my result of an overall 8 Band score in my IELTS test. I can't thank you enough. It would not have been possible to achieve this result without your dedicated support and expertise. ( Rahul D, - India) "Dear Kate, I am so pleased and honoured to have your care and support. You've never been just a teacher to me. You were a great teacher, sister, and a close friend. You've been a great help in the most challenging and hard times that could make any migrant feel helpless and you never failed to turn my fear to a strength. I was so lucky to have you. Thank you for everything. (Kinda. H - Syria) Kate, I wanted to update you. I received my results today and achieved 8.5 on my IELTS exam. Thank you for all your support. I have now submitted my application for PR. I couldn't have done this without your help. -(Natalia P, Brazil, 2018) "Hi Kate, just to inform you that I was offered the job today. Thank you for all your advice, mentoring and support, it has made a big difference to my English skills and my confidence. I start my new job next week" (Vicky C. China) "Thanks Kate for all your help over the last 12 months. Receiving my letter of offer was one of the best days. Thank you for all your help with my IELTS preparation and university application. Your continued support throughout my first year of university has helped me to advance my academic writing and presentation skills. I am now feeling more confident going into my 2nd year of University studies. I look forward to working with you again this year. (Maharani - Indonesia) "Kate was a helpful IELTS tutor. She was very patient and helped me improve my speaking and writing which I needed to achieve a good IELTS score for employment. I'm very happy" (Gayan - Sri Lanka) "Kate has done an excellent job in helping me with my business English. She has helped me improve my conversation skills and confidence. She has also helped me to prepare for a new job including, improving my resume, cover letter and Interview skills. Kate is always willing to answer my questions and has provided me with career development and support. Kate is fun and enthusiastic and makes me feel more confident to face my potential clients" (Shan Zuo - China)
Availability
Weekdays after 10AM, Saturday after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Arts, language and culture. Cross cultural development. Volunteer endeavours, Mentoring and career development Creative writing. Words. Education and community. Travel. Reading. Film. Hiking. Nature lover. Collecting shells. Life long learning
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