Coach Alexia
I am British, and raised in London, so I speak standard English. I have been an IELTS trainer for over ten years, I am an OET specialist language trainer, an Aptis examiner, have 20 years of teaching FCE, CAE, CPE and have taught general English all over the world, from Europe across to Asia. I was a secondary school teacher (head of department) in the UK for over 4 years.
My style: My approach has always been to get the best out of my students, to guide them to wanting to do well and then to achieve. I don’t believe that pressurizing or pushing is the way to breed success, but that children thrive with kindness, understanding and encouragement.
My Qualifications: Bachelor’s (with Honors) in Contemporary Arts, Trinity Licentiate Diploma (with commendation), APTIS examiner certificate, OET trainer Certificate
My Experience: I’ve been an ESOL teacher since 1995, and a teacher trainer from 2000-2008. I’ve worked as an online teacher and trainer since 2015.
Languages I Speak: Mother tongue – English, Greek and intermediate French
My Interests: I love reading, the arts (photography, theatre, music and fine art), cooking, taking care of animals, swimming, hiking, and sewing.