Experienced ESOL teacher in Liverpol offering classes in English. Has 4 years experience teaching ESOL and experience teaching up to university level.

Methodology

My English language classes are full of energy ,fun and are aimed at improving conversational English. All my classes are tailored precisely around each student and their individual needs.I offer a free consultation before to review what needs to be improved and what classes would work best for you. I also incorporate pronunciation,culture and drama into my classes.

Furthermore, I provide intense classes to improve reading and writing skills aswell as experience in preparing for specified exams (IELTS). Finally, I have also taught business English for two years.

- Tell me about yourself

An enthusiastic, encouraging, supportive tutor with a degree in History (2.1), Masters in International Relations (Distinction) and currently studying a PhD at Liverpool University.

I have 4 years experience and more than 1000 hours' one-to-one tutoring experience, making me qualified and equipped to provide the best classes for your needs. I am qualified as an English language teacher (Cert TESOL).


I specialise in helping students with conversational English and preparing for IELTS , Trinity exams or pre-sessional English. However, whatever stage a student is at I can offer a bespoke course to cover all their language needs. Additionally, I also proofread and teach essay-writing skills.

My goal is to help my students achieve their aims and to build genuine confidence in their English allowing them to move forward with their own personal goals.


- Which other subject(s) do you teach?

English Language, English( to all levels), Spanish (to all levels), Drama, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Interview Technique, Politics( to university level) and History.

- Where do you teach?

I'm centrally located in Liverpool, 10 minutes from Liverpool University campus which is easy to reach via bus/train. (St Michael's station)
I offer classes at my home and will provide tea and coffee. Every two months I provide a social dinner party for my students to interact and converse together over delicious food.

I can also travel to student's homes or nearby spaces and charge £3 for travel costs.


- When am I available?

Most days besides Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

- Ages and levels that I teach:

GCSE , A-level, Undergraduate Degree level; IB Diploma Level; teenagers, children and adults.

- I can provide an up to date DBS


- Background

AS A TUTOR

Freelance tutoring since 2013. Extensive experience over 4 years, including teaching in China, Latin America and Spain. As well as English , I have also tutored numerous students in English language, Creative Writing, performance and Drama.

AS A TEACHER

Liverpool University- Seminars in International Politics to first year students.

Asylum Link- English classes for varying levels.

As an exam invigilator-

China Southern Airlines: China- I was the English language examiner for recruitment for China Southern Airlines

Examiner- I was an English examiner for secondary school children for two terms.

Summer school- I ran one summer school in China covering English language and public speaking for 10 year olds.

I taught on two further summer schools covering English, reading, performance and creative writing for children under 15.


Rates and times

My usual lesson time is 1.5 hours with a short break in between.


- Lessons offered
Individual
In group
- The lessons will be held
at her home
at your home
webcam
Taught subjects- History/International Relations
-writing Dissertation and thesis preparation

Levels
All Levels

- Leila's CV

• BA History (Northumbria Univeristy; 2.1)
• Master International Relations and Security ( University of Liverpool; high distinction)
• PhD in International Relations and Security ( University of Liverpool)
• Mandarin certificate ( Sun Yat Sen
University, China, B1)
• Spanish language certificate ( Malaga University, Spain; C1)
• DBS ceritfied