John H.
Male, 29 years
Kowloon, Hong Kong
An Experienced British English Teacher in Kowloon
Bio
I currently have over 5 years of teaching experience, which includes 1 year of private tutoring in the UK and 4 years in Hong Kong. I have been living in Hong Kong since 2016 and h... Read more
I currently have over 5 years of teaching experience, which includes 1 year of private tutoring in the UK and 4 years in Hong Kong. I have been living in Hong Kong since 2016 and have worked in a successful Tutorial Centre [ 6 branches in HK alone] whilst continuing my academic study and privately tutoring to students of all ages (3-50) and skill level (phonics to business communication). I have taught classes of students numbering up to 10, lasting up to 2 hours each.
I have a great passion for Academic Study. Since having achieved much in the British School system, attaining 11 GCSEs and 3 A-levels to an excellent standard, I have strived to continue my pursuit of further qualifications in both the field of sociology, politics and education. I graduated from Swansea University attaining a 2.1 grade in Humanities and received a CELTA [Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults] qualification from Cardiff University 2 months later. In 2018 I began my master’s degree in City University. I have since graduated, having acquired the MA from The City University of Hong Kong.
My classes have been described as fun, yet intensive. I will always encourage my students to speak, especially regarding topics that interest them. As previously mentioned, I love games and will often find ways of making my classes more fun and competitive when possible. Though I have personally been described as ‘wacky’ in demeanour, I am far from a push over and am not afraid to get tough when the occasion calls for it. That being said, I am a very patient person. I will never force students who are struggling, I seek to encourage them and try new techniques to develop their learning. My general philosophy when it comes to teaching has always been to ‘encourage learning through laughter, persistence and care’.
Overall, I would consider myself to be outgoing and adaptive to a wide range of personalities. Read less
Teaching methodology
My classes have been described as fun, yet intensive. I will always encourage my students to speak, especially regarding topics that interest them. As previously mentioned, I love ... Read more
My classes have been described as fun, yet intensive. I will always encourage my students to speak, especially regarding topics that interest them. As previously mentioned, I love games and will often find ways of making my classes more fun and competitive when possible. Though I have personally been described as ‘wacky’ in demeanour, I am far from a push over and am not afraid to get tough when the occasion calls for it. That being said, I am a very patient person. I will never force students Read less