Happy Valley Online Tutor Home Tutor
$120/hr
Experienced and passionate English language teacher in Happy Valley.
Passionate English teacher with 22 years’ experience, 18 of which were in local and international schools in Hong Kong. My aim is to prepare children to soar with confidence and discover their full potential. I am a registered teacher with EDB and SCRC-approved.
I teach a range of classes, including phonics, reading comprehension, creative writing, grammar, interview preparation and assessment preparation for local and international schools, including UK 7+ and 11+ examinations. I have a proven track record of preparing students for 7+ and 11+ exams. I develop and implement creative, constructive lesson plans aligned with the EYFS and the British National Curriculum, delivering tailored, dynamic, effective, and engaging lessons.
I also prepare students for their Cambridge English exams, including Pre A1 Starters, Movers, Flyers, A2 Key for Schools, and B1 Preliminary for Schools.
Geography, history, literature, and global citizenship are integrated into English lessons, as appropriate to each student's level, to broaden their general knowledge and awareness of the world around them.
I liaise with school teachers (with parental permission, if necessary) to support and strengthen the child’s foundation in English, ensuring alignment with the school's curriculum. I also assist with assessment and quiz preparation for students in both local and international schools. Through my passion for language and reading, and a wide range of resources tailored to each child's needs, I engage learners and broaden their reading and writing repertoires, guiding them towards their academic goals.
I maintain open communication with parents, sharing ongoing observations, providing regular reports on their child's progress, and offering recommendations as needed. I listen attentively to each child to understand the emotions behind certain behaviours and encourage open dialogue to reassure them that their concerns and thoughts are valued. I use discretion in sharing relevant information with parents, respecting each child’s need for privacy and confidentiality. Together with the student, I explore options, develop strategies, and build self-awareness to overcome academic barriers, fostering confidence and independence.
After each lesson, I send written reports to parents to ensure we work collaboratively in the child's best interests. Please note my Sabbath rest: Saturday 12 pm to Monday 12 pm.
As Ignacio Estrada once said, “If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.”
Location: In person (preferably on Hong Kong Island), either at my home in Happy Valley or via Zoom.
I have tutored children from local schools, including Braemar Hill Nursery, Sheng Kung Hui, St. Catherine's, CCKG, St. Paul's Co-Ed, Diocesan Boys' School, DGS, St. Stephen's, Maryknoll, and Raimondi College. I have also tutored students from international schools such as Singapore International School, GSIS, HKIS, Harrow, Kellett, Shrewsbury International School, ESF (Bradbury - Lower Primary), KCPS, ISF, ICS, VSA, and YCIS.