Heather

Hi, I’m Heather — a certified TEFL/TESOL English teacher with over 8 years of experience helping children and adults speak English with confidence. I hold a 250-hour Expert TEFL/TESOL Diploma, a Teaching Online Specialist Certificate, and vocational qualifications in Child Day-care and Developmental Psychology. This background allows me to create structured, supportive lessons that are tailored to how each student learns best — whether they’re a young learner or a working professional. 🌟 Who I work with I specialize in: Young learners (ages 5–12) — helping children build strong foundations in English through engaging, patient, and confidence-boosting lessons. Business professionals — improving communication skills for meetings, presentations, interviews, and everyday workplace conversations. 🎯 How my lessons help you My lessons are: Personalized to your goals and learning style. Supportive, structured, and engaging. Focused on real progress — not just grammar, but confidence and fluency. I believe learning should feel encouraging and enjoyable, while still being effective. My students often tell me they feel more confident speaking English after just a few lessons. Outside of teaching, I enjoy reading, traveling, and learning about different cultures — and I bring that curiosity and creativity into every class. Whether you’re a parent looking for a patient, qualified teacher for your child, or a professional ready to communicate more confidently in English, I’d love to support your learning journey. 👶 FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (AGES 5-12) With 7+ years of experience running my own preschool, I know exactly how children learn best—through play, encouragement, and FUN. What we'll do in class: ✨ Games, songs, and interactive stories. ✨ Build reading skills through phonics and storytelling. ✨ Develop speaking confidence in a safe, supportive environment. ✨ Practice pronunciation with fun activities. ✨ Support with homework and school English. ✨ Age-appropriate vocabulary and grammar (disguised as playtime!). My goal: Your child will actually LOOK FORWARD to English lessons. 💼 FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS With 17+ years in international banking, trade finance, and corporate environments, I understand the communication challenges YOU face because I've lived them. What I teach: ✅ Professional Email Writing - Clear, confident business correspondence. ✅ Presentation Skills - Deliver presentations that impress and persuade. ✅ Meeting Language - Lead meetings, participate confidently, negotiate effectively. ✅ Interview Preparation - Practice, feedback, and confidence-building. ✅ Business Vocabulary - Industry-specific terms (banking, finance, healthcare, general business). ✅ Accent & Pronunciation - Clarity and professional communication. ✅ Workplace Communication - Phone calls, networking, small talk, client relationships. My approach: I don't teach textbook phrases you'll never use. I teach PRACTICAL, job-focused English that gets results. My lessons are personalised to YOUR role, industry, and specific goals. ✨ MY TEACHING STYLE Patient • Supportive • Dynamic • Results-Focused No matter your age or level, my teaching philosophy is the same: 🌟 Personalised Learning - Every student is unique. I assess your goals and create customised lessons just for YOU. 🌟 Encouraging Environment - Mistakes are how we learn! I create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel comfortable practicing. 🌟 Practical & Engaging - Whether it's a game for a 6-year-old or a business case study for a professional, my lessons are interactive and relevant to YOUR life. 🌟 Progress Tracking - We set clear goals together and celebrate every milestone along the way. ✨ MY TEACHING METHODOLOGY For Children (Ages 5-12): Play-based learning through games, songs, and interactive activities. Positive reinforcement to build confidence and celebrate progress. Multisensory approach using visual, auditory, and hands-on activities. Child-centered lessons adapted to your child's interests and learning pace. For Business Professionals: Practical communication focus on real workplace scenarios. Task-based learning through role-plays, simulations, and case studies. Needs analysis customized to your specific job and industry. Constructive feedback that improves without discouraging. Goal-oriented progress with clear milestones you can measure. I come from a family of educators, so my passion for continuous learning and teaching is deeply rooted. What excites me most is sharing knowledge and helping others grow and develop their language skills, it's incredibly fulfilling. 🌍 WHAT TO EXPECT IN MY CLASSES Before We Start: I'll ask about your goals, challenges, current level, and what you want to achieve. This helps me design the perfect learning plan for you. During Classes: Interactive & conversational with lots of speaking practice! Structured but flexible and I have a plan, but we adapt to YOUR needs. Supportive feedback, which I correct gently and explain clearly. Real-world focus, you'll use what you learn immediately. After Classes: Optional homework/practice materials. Progress tracking and feedback. Adjustments to lessons based on your development. 📚 WHO I'VE HELPED Young Learners: Children preparing for English-medium schools. Kids needing extra reading and speaking support. Young learners building foundational English skills. Students wanting fun, engaging lessons that reduce anxiety Business Professionals: Banking and finance professionals (my specialty!). Professionals preparing for presentations. Jobseekers preparing for English interviews. Anyone needing workplace communication confidence. 🎯 WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? ✅ Dual expertise: Early childhood education + Corporate business experience. ✅ Real-world knowledge: I've LIVED the business English I teach. ✅ Child development expert: 7+ years, running a preschool means I truly understand how kids learn. ✅ Certified & qualified: TEFL/TESOL certified with specialised online teaching training. ✅ Flexible & adaptable: I meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. ✅ Genuine passion: This isn't just a job, I love seeing my students succeed! 💬 LET'S START YOUR ENGLISH JOURNEY! Whether you're a parent looking for the perfect teacher for your child, or a professional ready to advance your career through confident English communication, I'm here to help. Book your trial lesson today and let's achieve your English goals together! 📚 I'm excited to meet you and be part of your English learning journey. Learning English opens so many doors, better opportunities, confident travel, global connections, and personal growth. Let's make this year YOUR year of English success! 🌟