I’m Michelle, an experienced English tutor specialising in one-to-one online lessons for adults. I’ve been teaching English since 2005, working with students from a wide range of countries, backgrounds and professions. I speak Italian, French, and Japanese at an intermediate level.
My approach
My lessons are relaxed, focused and tailored to the individual. I want you to feel comfortable speaking English while also making measurable progress. We can work on whatever matters most to you, from everyday conversation to professional communication and academic English.
I enjoy using films, literature, current topics and cultural subjects as a starting point for discussion and language development.
Experience
I’ve taught English full-time since 2013 and have worked with learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced students. I hold the Trinity TESOL qualification and DELTA Module One.
My academic background is in English and linguistics, with a particular focus on discourse analysis. I have a sustained interest in educational research and the psychology of learning. Philosophy, mythology, and narratology are other passions. I have a professional qualification as a legal secretary.
I taught language arts at a prestigious junior high school and have experience supporting learners with special educational needs. I worked in hospitality for fifteen years: at London’s top events and in Cornwall as an event manager. While I was at university, I sold fine art at a seaside gallery. All the photography on this page is my own.
Who I teach
I mainly work with adults who want to become more confident and effective English users – whether for work, university, travel, or simply because they want to communicate more comfortably in English.
Let’s meet online
If you’re looking for personalised English lessons and would like to discuss what you need, contact me.