Online English Tutor Heather

I bring over 20 years of teaching and tutoring experience across both traditional classrooms and online platforms. My approach is eclectic and grounded in Student-Centred Learning, promoting active engagement, collaboration, and learner autonomy.

After gaining my CELTA qualification (University of Cambridge, B-pass), I taught English for International House and the British Council, gaining extensive experience in Business English, Cambridge and IELTS exam preparation, and General English for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

In the UK, I worked as a Mentor in a London State School, supporting secondary students in the Learning Support Centre. My role involved helping students overcome barriers to learning—whether academic, emotional, or social—by offering personalised guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies. It was a deeply rewarding experience, where I experienced firsthand how consistent support and motivation could make a real difference in a young person’s confidence and progress.

The transition to online teaching during the pandemic was a pivotal moment in my career. At the time, I was working as an Early Years Teacher and English Coordinator at a large private international school in Spain. Adapting quickly to virtual learning with young children was both challenging and inspiring. We had to adapt and retrain —learning how to keep students engaged, supported, and connected—especially in such formative years. This period inspired me to think of new ways to be creative, flexible, and collaborative, not just with students but also with the wider team. My passion for online education was ignited and it has led me to become a full-time online tutor, working globally with both adult and primary learners. I provide personalised support in Business and General English, Exam Preparation, and School-Based English skills—as well as helping primary students improve their writing and literacy to meet academic goals with confidence.

It gives me great pleasure to support students and help them to achieve their goals - and in some cases this may be to offer support and strategies to overcome personal barriers in the area of English communication - conferences, presentations, meetings, briefings, or the skills required to negotiate and pass the Cambridge or IELTS examinations. I have successfully motivated Business students to host important events in English, or Interview techniques by providing a range of structured classes, context, and positive feedback on performance.

I have formal qualifications in the Education sector and experience in English Language Teaching across diverse sectors, including Adult Education, Primary, and Early Years. I achieved a reputation and respect for delivering personalised, engaging, and immersive learning experiences, and I committed to enhancing teaching standards and achieving the best learning outcomes for my students.

I have embraced progressively challenging leadership roles, notably as a Literacy Subject Leader at a large international ISP school. This role required a strategic balance of planning, diplomacy, empathy, and clear communication with the School Leadership Team and the broader school community to drive meaningful change and improvement.

Key Skills:
Driving literacy improvement initiatives across Primary and Early Years education.
Leading and evaluating literacy frameworks: 'Talk for Writing', 'Active Phonics', and School Reading Frameworks.
Developing innovative cross-curricular and topic-based approaches to inspire and immerse learners.
Employing diverse methodologies and interventions to unlock my student’s potential.
Mentoring supervision and training course undertaken with local council - Secondary Education.
Native British English speaker with competent Spanish proficiency.