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Academically, I studied my undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Language and Literature. I also got international teaching certificates such as CELTA, CELT, TKT, TESOL, ELT and Cambridge Train the Trainer.

Practically, I have taught different age groups with different targets:
* Preparing applicants for international exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, PTE, TOEIC, ...
* General English: teenagers, adults
* English for special purposes, eg flight attendants, lawyers, nurses, hotel staff, ....
* Writing courses: Writing an ISI essay, business correspondence

I try to prepare a custom curriculum for each student according to the concerns and timetable they may have. I apply CLIL teaching methodology in my teaching.

I started teaching English back in 2011. Since then, I've worked with professionals and university students of various language skills and levels. I am from Aleppo, Syria and I currently live in Istanbul, Turkey. Being raised by two teachers, teaching has always been my passion. My other passion is technology, and teaching online is the perfect combination of the two, which is why I enjoy and excel at what I do.
Looking forward to seeing you in my class!
In my free time, I enjoy going for walks, reading books, and watching TV series.

I'm Scott, a veteran English tutor. I've been teaching English since 2003. Since 2008 I have worked exclusively with adults with aspirations to go to college and university. I work with CEFR level B1 and above, and specialise in study skills and academic writing. I can help you prepare for entrance exams, or simply interact with you to improve your already confidence and performance.
You will find me to be complete with the qualities you would expect from someone who has been involved in the education of adults for over two decades. I am also very approachable and quick to earn your trust.

After graduating in 2013, I embarked on a two-year adventure in North America, working in the Travel Amusement industry. In the personnel office, I assisted with hiring and onboarding, managing payroll, and handling administrative duties. Being far away from home for long periods of time, this position taught me to be strong, independent, self-reliant, flexible and resilient.

Upon returning to South Africa, I served as a Personal Assistant to a Managing Director in the Sports & Entertainment sector. This role enhanced my organizational and administrative skills, providing crucial support in a fast-paced industry.

I then transitioned to the automotive industry, where for four years, I thrived as a Sales and Marketing Manager. My responsibilities included leading a sales team, managing sales pipelines, orchestrating both boardroom and virtual meetings, and driving marketing and advertising initiatives across social media platforms. I also kept the company website up-to-date, attended expos, and ensured exceptional client satisfaction. During this position, I learnt various skills such as Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Critical Thinking and Creativity.

For the past three years, I have been dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of 200 first-year students at UNISA's College of Human Sciences. As a Teaching Assistant, I provided comprehensive support in navigating the online learning platform, announced critical assessment deadlines, attended online classes, and addressed student queries regarding the module and their assessments. My main duties included marking online assessments, submitting my marking to the department for moderation, releasing marks to the students and delivering constructive feedback to promote academic success. This position has enhanced my communication and time management skills.

To summarize the above, I bring a wealth of diverse experience and a proven track record of excellence in various fields.

I'm the right teacher for you if you want to learn English for work or for university studies abroad. I am not just a teacher; I have real-life experience working in international workplaces and universities, so I know what it's like to use English in real professional situations. I will always focus on your goals by teaching you the specific skills and language you need. This way, you can improve faster in my lessons than in traditional group courses. I will give you personalized feedback that is useful and honest, so you know what you need to work on and how. In my lessons you can be sure that you are learning what you really need.

English for work: Since I worked in many countries with colleagues of different nationalities, I know what expressions people really use at meetings, how to write reports, prepare and deliver interesting presentations, etc. I've helped many professionals improve their CVs, get ready for job interviews, write formal emails, speak up in meetings, understand native speakers, and make phone calls. I am confident that I can help you, too, so don't hesitate, book a lesson with me! We will use lots of real-life practice with role-plays, and you will learn useful expressions that you can use right away.

English for university studies: I can help you if you are (or will be soon) a university student and you need to improve your English for your studies. I worked at various universities as a post-doctoral researcher, giving lectures, supervising students, writing academic papers, etc. For this reason, I know how to help you understand textbooks, lectures and academic articles, write essays, or prepare presentations. I have experience guiding students in learning useful skills for their specific needs, for example: note-taking, understanding academic texts, writing paragraphs and essays, writing theses, and preparing for presentations. Will you be the next to reach your goal?