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Alicia Novak

London

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

GCSE / A Levels Tutor

Various
09.2023 - Current
  • I assist students in essay writing and and text analysis, improving student's GCSE English Literature and. English Language grades. (One of my students moved from a D on her mocks to a B in her final exam!)
  • I provide detailed feedback with constructive suggestions to improve student's critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • I coach students on how to align their work with the evaluation criteria
  • I foster a positive learning environment to enhance student focus.
  • I Collaborate with parents aligning tutoring approaches with school curriculum.

Speaking Coach

Rachel's English Academy
Online, Canada
12.2020 - Current

- I evaluate student's current level looking at the following: vowels, consonants, placement, rhythmic contrast, smooth connected quality

- I tailor lessons to student's current level / ability and help them move steadily toward their target scores and overall goals.

- I create educational video content for the Academy including warm ups, how to videos and vlogs.

English Teacher

My ESL Teacher Online
02.2023 - 12.2024

- Helping students prepare for IELTS and TOEFL exams and reach their target scores

- Teaching grammar, pronunciation, conversation skills, interview skills and public speaking.

Teacher

VanHack Tecnologies
Online
01.2016 - 02.2020

- Teaching grammar and pronunciation

- Coaching clients on interview skills in English to jobs in IT

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McGill University
Montreal, Canada
09.2000 - 05.2003

Liberal Arts Honours Degree - Liberal Arts

Dawson College
Montreal, Canada
09.1997 - 05.1999

Skills

  • Advanced Essay Writing Skills
  • Argument building techniques
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Expert in American English Pronunciation and Speaking Skills
  • English Grammar Expert


Timeline

GCSE / A Levels Tutor

Various
09.2023 - Current

English Teacher

My ESL Teacher Online
02.2023 - 12.2024

Speaking Coach

Rachel's English Academy
12.2020 - Current

Teacher

VanHack Tecnologies
01.2016 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

McGill University
09.2000 - 05.2003

Liberal Arts Honours Degree - Liberal Arts

Dawson College
09.1997 - 05.1999
Alicia Novak