Yurikha Navaratnam English
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Hello! My name is Yurikha, and I hold a UK Bachelor's (Hons) Degree in Media, Culture & Communication from IACT College in partnership with the University of Sunderland, UK.

As a native English speaker with a passion for the English language, I am here to help you improve your English skills. Whether you're looking to enhance your grammar, boost your writing abilities, or gain more confidence in speaking, I can tailor lessons to meet your specific goals.

I have hands-on experience in proofreading, copywriting, and creative writing—skills I’ve honed both during and after my degree. From guiding you in academic writing to helping you express your creativity through storytelling, I offer a supportive learning environment.

While I'm not fluent in Malay, I can understand it well enough to hold simple conversations, which can be helpful if you're looking for a bit of bilingual assistance.

Let’s work together to unlock your potential in English, no matter your starting point! I look forward to supporting your learning journey.

-- Teaching Style & Methodology: --

I believe that learning should be an enjoyable, interactive experience, tailored to each student's unique needs. My teaching style is student-centered, which means I focus on your learning goals, pace, and interests. Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your conversational skills, or enhancing your writing, I adjust my lessons to suit your learning preferences.

I utilize a communicative approach, encouraging active participation through speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises. I incorporate real-world examples, interactive activities, and relevant materials to keep lessons engaging and practical. For younger learners, I focus on building a strong foundation in vocabulary and grammar, using fun and creative activities to help them stay motivated. For more advanced students, I challenge them with critical thinking exercises, discussions, and complex writing tasks.

-- My methodology is based on: --

- Personalization: I tailor each lesson to your level, learning style, and goals.
Interactive Learning: I engage students with real-life examples, role-playing, and active discussions.

- Progress Tracking: I consistently assess your progress through quizzes, feedback, and regular evaluations to ensure steady improvement.

- Confidence Building: I create a supportive environment where mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn, helping you grow more confident in your abilities. Please do not be afraid to ask me questions and clarification if you're unsure about something! I'm patient and want to help you improve your English language!

- Results: While I am new to formal teaching, my previous experience in proofreading, copywriting, and creative writing has allowed me to help individuals enhance their writing clarity, creativity, and grammar skills, especially in their foundation and degree course assignments. I’ve worked with students who have gained a stronger awareness of identifying grammatical errors, understanding annotations, vocabulary, and refining their written work.

My goal is to ensure that each student leaves my lessons feeling more capable and confident in their English abilities, equipped with practical skills they can apply in both academic and everyday contexts. Whether you're looking to improve your writing or develop a stronger grasp of English grammar, I am committed to helping you achieve measurable progress.

Subjects

  • English Beginner-Expert

  • Writing academic papers Beginner-Intermediate

  • Writing Essays Beginner-Intermediate

  • Copyediting/Proofreading Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

  • Copywriter Intern (Jun, 2024–Sep, 2024) at Gravitas Digital
    - Wrote copies for social media posts, emails, mobile apps and more.
    - Wrote briefs of campaigns based on outlines provided by clients/the company.
    - Proofread and translated from Malay to English for client campaign.
    - Ideation for social media, campaigns, etc.
  • Copywriter, Proofreader & Beta Tester (May, 2022–Jan, 2023) at Instrosoft
    - Proofread documents, identified errors in both websites, documents and applications and sent reports to the team to resolve the issues found after confirmation.
    - Tested a developing application on both IOS and Android, identified errors and sent out bug reports to developers.
    - Wrote website copies for their website.
  • Pet Carer (Jan, 2022–Apr, 2022) at Park City Pet Boarding
    - Handled customer service
    - Handled inventory management
    - Took care of dogs and cats

Education

  • Bachelor (Hons) Media, Culture & Communication (Aug, 2021–Aug, 2024) from IACT College in (Petaling Jaya) & University of Sunderland (UK)–scored 3.28 CGPA

Fee details

    RM20–50/hour (US$4.49–11.24/hour)

    1. Short Lessons (30-45 minutes):

    --Kindergarten (KG) / Basic Level:--
    Fee Range: RM20 - RM35 per session
    Focus: Basic vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and phonetics.

    --Primary School (Ages 7-12):--
    Fee Range: RM30 - RM50 per session
    Focus: Basic grammar, reading comprehension, simple writing exercises.

    --High School / O-Level (Ages 13-17):--
    Fee Range: RM40 - RM60 per session
    Focus: Essay writing, advanced grammar, comprehension, speaking fluency.

    --University Foundation / Pre-University:--
    Fee Range: RM50 - RM70 per session
    Focus: Academic writing, critical reading, formal communication.

    --Diploma / Bachelor's Degree:--
    Fee Range: RM60 - RM80 per session
    Focus: Research papers, presentations, academic and professional English.

    2. Long Lessons (60-90 minutes):

    --Kindergarten (KG) / Basic Level:--
    Fee Range: RM35 - RM50 per session
    Focus: Extended activities, interactive learning, beginner conversational English.

    --Primary School (Ages 7-12):--
    Fee Range: RM50 - RM70 per session
    Focus: Deeper grammar lessons, reading passages, writing short paragraphs.

    --High School / O-Level (Ages 13-17):--
    Fee Range: RM60 - RM80 per session
    Focus: Detailed grammar, structured essays, exam preparation (e.g., SPM, O-Level).

    --University Foundation / Pre-University:--
    Fee Range: RM70 - RM90 per session
    Focus: Argumentative essays, research writing, higher-level vocabulary.

    --Diploma / Bachelor's Degree:--
    Fee Range: RM80 - RM100 per session
    Focus: Advanced academic and professional English, technical writing, formal presentations.

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