
James Craig
🇬🇧
from:
UK
speak:
English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
experience:
9–15 Years
accent:
British English
About me
Some children need a teacher who is not only clear and structured, but also sensitive to how confidence, emotions, and communication affect learning. My lessons are designed to help young learners and teenagers improve English in a calm, thoughtful, and supportive way.
My background combines CELTA-certified English teaching with training as a trauma psychotherapist. I have taught in China, including work with children and teenagers, and I have experience supporting students from different cultural and educational backgrounds. This helps me create lessons that respect each learner’s personality, confidence level, and learning rhythm.
In class, I can help with British English, grammar development, listening comprehension, phonetics, reading comprehension, speaking practice, vocabulary development, and writing correction. My lessons are suitable for beginner, upper beginner, intermediate, upper intermediate, advanced, and upper advanced students.
For older learners, I can also support academic English, colloquial English, IELTS, and TOEFL preparation. My goal is to help students feel safe enough to try, confident enough to speak, and supported enough to keep improving step by step.
Resume
Education
2014
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2015
University College London
London, UK
MSc Conservation
Focus on marine protected areas
2010
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2014
Imperial College London
London, UK
MSci Geology
Focus on energy solutions
Experience
2916
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Green World English - UK
Founder
Teaching English alongside environmental and social responsibility to students from China ages 5-16
2017
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2018
Shane English School
Kunming, China
English teacher
Designing my own courses and teaching students ages 4-18
2016
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2017
Population Matters
London, England
Education coordinator
Reviewing educational material and providing course assistance to charity partners.
2013
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2014
Imperial College London
London, England
Teaching Assistant
Assisting lecturers in running practical and theory sessions
Certifications
2016
CELTA
International House - Budapest, Hungary
Features
Rating:
4.7
Reviews:
178
Lessons:
10
Students:
34
⇲ Level Supported:
Ages 3–5, Ages 6–8, Ages 9–12, Ages 13–15
⇲ Level Supported:
Pre-A1, A1 Beginner, A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate
⇲ Specialties:
Speaking, Phonics, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary Building, Listening, Cambridge English, School Support, Beginner English
⇲ Teaching Style:
Patient & Gentle, Fun & Interactive, Structured & Goal-Oriented, Encouraging & Supportive, High-Energy Teaching, Step-by-Step Guidance, Conversation-Based, Game-Based Learning, Exam-Focused, Storytelling Style
Schedule
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