Lydia Herath English and English Literature Teacher
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An avid teacher and constant learner of the English Language and Literature. Have a deep passion for Linguistics. An individual who seeks to understands the strengths of students as well as work on improving grades, especially when it comes to writing and Literature. Offers quality with a personal touch. Teaching style is a mix of old and new- building skills and using technology to enhance learning. Always seeking to bring out the best in students. I am a great teacher simply because I am PASSIONATE, A LIFELONG LEARNER AND SEEK TO INFLUENCE STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. My students have an appreciation of the language as I integrate teaching skills of old and new, especially in this digital age. Building skills in learners which carry them through adulthood is of utmost importance to me. My teaching style is interactive and a lot of asking intelligent questions which probe a student's thinking regardless of academic levels

I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT A MAJORITY OF MY STUDENTS SCORED A'S FOR BOTH ENGLISH FIRST AND SECOND LANGUAGE. For those who were very weak, they managed to pass with credits and for that I am even prouder simply because they believed they could do it! Am an expert in writing as well being since I have written numerous articles and was in charge of the language for a website. I ALSO TEACH SINGAPORE BASED ENGLISH SYLLABUS

Lessons are interactive with a lot of questioning and reasoning. Don't expect to come to class just to regurgitate everything you have learnt. I expect my students to be open to learning all the time, to be critical thinkers and most of all to be confident that they can ace their subjects

Subjects

English Literature & Language Grade 5-Grade 9
O-Level English
IGCSE English First Language
English speaking and writing Intermediate-Expert
English (ESL) Beginner-Expert

Experience

IGCSE English as First and Second Language, Lower Secondary English and English Literature Teacher (Jun, 2019–Sep, 2022) at Frontier Learning Centre

In my 3+ years of teaching in this private home-school which is known widely for quality teaching and teachers and in which students have consistently outperformed in their IG's, I taught IGCSE English as First and Second Language, Lower Secondary English and English Literature as well as Public Speaking.
The skills I have gained are immeasurable and wide-ranging from learning how to be a homeroom teacher to dealing with students with different learning abilities, planning lessons according to levels and skills. I absolutely relish the challenges of teaching English and English Literature as well as Public Speaking.

As a teacher and tutor, I am constantly learning to upskill and best practices to get my students to the desired levels of competency for the above-mentioned subjects. Am always willing to take up challenges to teach my students
Teacher (Jan, 2012–Jun, 2013) at Institute for Excellence in Writing

I taught students in Elementary, Middle and Expert Level to level up in their writing. My forte is in writing since I have written numerous articles for magazines and was in charge of maintaining the quality of language for an in-house company website

I am also a Toastmasters who prides herself in being very articulate and able to spur students to become excellent writers
Certified Public Speaker (Mar, 2005–Present) at Toastmasters International

I am also a writer with some publications under my name. I currently teaching advanced writing to adults and those in university

Education

Public Speaking (Jun, 2005–Jun, 2008) from Toastmasters International
Bachelor's Degree (Mar, 2004–Jun, 2005) from Edith Cowan University,Perth Australia–scored Passed

Fee details

RM65–120/hour (US$14.61–26.97/hour)

Depends on levels and subjects

Y3 till Y6- Rm 65/hr(1 to 1)
Y7 till Y9- Rm 70 till Rm75(1 to 1)
Y10 till Y11-Rm 80 till Rm 85(1 to 1)

Courses offered

PUBLIC SPEAKING
- US$25
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 3
- Instruction language: English
- Certificate provided: No
As a certified Toastmaster, I teach the skills involved in public speaking, writing compelling speeches and articles- all needed for Public Speaking