Josphine maina
@josphinemaina
TEFL-certified online English tutor boosting adult learners' confidence and results.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a professional, TEFL-certified online English tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience, specializing in conversational English, business English, pronunciation, and exam preparation.
I have delivered 500+ one-on-one lessons to learners from 20+ countries using Zoom and interactive platforms, maintaining a 4.9/5 average rating and 100% positive student feedback.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Linguistics and a Bachelor’s Degree in English/Education, and I design personalized lessons using tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Padlet, and Google Slides to improve speaking fluency and exam performance.
I am patient, culturally sensitive, and tech-savvy, with documented results including average speaking fluency improvements of 30% in 10 sessions and multiple students achieving IELTS Band 7+.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Online English Tutor
Freelance
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Delivered 500+ one-on-one lessons to students from 20+ countries, improving speaking fluency ~30% within 10 sessions and maintaining a 4.9/5 average rating; specialized in conversational English, business English, accent reduction, and IELTS/TOEFL exam preparation.
English Teacher
Montessori School
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Taught English to groups of 15–30 secondary students, developed materials for online/hybrid learning during COVID, and improved class average exam scores by 25%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Verona
Master of Arts, Linguistics
Completed a Master's Degree in Linguistics at the University of Verona, focusing on advanced linguistic theory and applied language studies.
International TEFL Academy
TEFL/TESOL Certification, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Completed a 120+ hour TEFL/TESOL certification program covering methodologies for teaching English as a foreign language.
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, English / Education
Completed a Bachelor's Degree in English/Education with coursework and practical teaching experience in secondary school instruction.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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