Ivy Y. (her, 43 Years)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

TEFL-Certified English Tutor in Amsterdam | Early Reading and Comprehension Specialist

Bio

I am an English Language tutor based in Amsterdam, specialising in teaching children how to read with confidence and joy. With a TEFL certification and over a decade of internation... Read more

I am an English Language tutor based in Amsterdam, specialising in teaching children how to read with confidence and joy. With a TEFL certification and over a decade of international teaching experience, I focus on early literacy through phonics instruction and guided reading. I use evidence-based programmes such as Letterland and UFLI to build strong phonemic awareness, followed by structured practice and review to support mastery. Beyond phonics, I help children develop reading comprehension skills so they can make sense of what they read and understand its relevance in everyday life. My lessons are engaging, supportive, and designed to nurture a lifelong love of reading and learning. Read less

Teaching methodology

My teaching approach is structured, patient, and responsive to each child’s needs. I begin by assessing the learner’s current reading level and identifying specific phonics or comp... Read more

My teaching approach is structured, patient, and responsive to each child’s needs. I begin by assessing the learner’s current reading level and identifying specific phonics or comprehension gaps. Lessons are then scaffolded using research-based programmes such as Letterland and UFLI, helping students build strong decoding and blending skills. We regularly revise and practice to reinforce learning and develop reading fluency. Once a child begins to read more confidently, I integrate comprehension Read less

• €20

  Local Hourly rate

• $15

  Online Hourly rate

• 5

  Classes