Heidi Stotesbury
5.0
Spain•
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English
513
5,920
English
513
5,920
Speaks
English
Native
,Spanish
B2
About Me
I am a native English speaker with 23 years experience teaching English as a foreign language. During my teaching career, I have helped thousands of private students from all over the world. In addition to this, I have worked in several academies where the students have been working towards Cambridge exams (PET, FCE, CAE and CPE), IELTS, TOEIC. Whilst working at Isabell International School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I was solely responsible for every aspect within the English Department. I have been teaching English online for the last 8 years and have given over 5,500 classes.
I like to use a variety of resources including course books and online interactive materials. Some adults have required everyday conversation and these sessions, based on dialogue and role-play, have been tailor made to their individual needs. I value highly the elicitation of answers and I believe in the importance of making each lesson interesting, varied and fun, while ensuring that the basic language skills: speaking; listening; reading; writing, as well as: grammar; vocabulary; pronunciation are covered.
I am an independent, hardworking and reflective person who enjoys a challenge. I use my initiative when teaching and I am flexible and adaptable to students' needs. I am friendly and approachable and this enables me to communicate effectively with students. I take a great interest in people which allows me to be open and this encourages openness in return, allowing the teaching and learning process to be successful.
In 2002, I carried out an intensive one month CELTA course, at Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne and gained a Distinction. In addition to this I hold a First Class Bachelor of Science Degree. Having lived in Spain for 23 years, I am a competent Spanish speaker.
Read MoreI like to use a variety of resources including course books and online interactive materials. Some adults have required everyday conversation and these sessions, based on dialogue and role-play, have been tailor made to their individual needs. I value highly the elicitation of answers and I believe in the importance of making each lesson interesting, varied and fun, while ensuring that the basic language skills: speaking; listening; reading; writing, as well as: grammar; vocabulary; pronunciation are covered.
I am an independent, hardworking and reflective person who enjoys a challenge. I use my initiative when teaching and I am flexible and adaptable to students' needs. I am friendly and approachable and this enables me to communicate effectively with students. I take a great interest in people which allows me to be open and this encourages openness in return, allowing the teaching and learning process to be successful.
In 2002, I carried out an intensive one month CELTA course, at Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne and gained a Distinction. In addition to this I hold a First Class Bachelor of Science Degree. Having lived in Spain for 23 years, I am a competent Spanish speaker.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
7 years ago 
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5.0 Schedule
November 3, 2025 - November 10, 2025
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11/03/2025
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11/04/2025
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11/09/2025
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Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
British English
Résumé
Education
2002 - 2002
CELTA
Sussex Downs College - Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK
I carried out the one month intensive CELTA course which included a minimum of 21 hours observation and observed lessons with tutor-student and student-student feedback. I thoroughly enjoyed this course which was reflected in my gaining a distinction.
1994 - 1997
BSc Sport and Exercise Science
University of Brighton - Brighton, East Sussex, UK
This 3 year degree course consisted of subject areas including sports related biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology and Philosophy. In the final year I specialised in the field of sociology and inequality in sport.
Work Experience
2015 - 2018
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Academia Inter - Almunecar, Spain
Teaching English to students of ages 3 years to adult. Most of the older students were working towards Cambridge exams such as PET, FCE and CAE and my students had I a 95% pass rate. I would say that this is one of the strongest areas of expertise.
2014 - 2014
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Isabel International School - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Teaching English to children ranging from 3 to 18 in a Private school setting. I was solely responsible for the English Department and all aspects of classroom management.
2012 - 2014
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Eastbourne School of English - Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Teaching English, to students ranging from 16 to adult of many nationalities including European, Middle Eastern, Asian and South American. The classes were based on conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary and incorporated grammar identified as needing attention.
2002 - 2012
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Self-Employed - Motril, Salobrena and Almunecar, Granada, Spain
Teaching English to Spanish students ranging from 4 years to adults. The classes were based on individual students´ requirements and included conversation, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and listening. The students were continually assessed and the classes adapted as and when necessary.
1997 - 2002
Lecturer and Research Student
University of Brighton - Brighton, United Kingdom
Lecturer of Social Perspectives in Sport and Research Student working towards a PhD. During my work as a personal tutor, I helped undergraduate students with academic writing and I am very experienced with academic terminology and style. both in writing and giving presentations.
2015 - 0
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Carlos Summer Schools - Almunecar, Spain
Teaching conversational English, to young French adults, through activities such as a historical tour of the local landmarks. The students range from complete beginners to competent English speakers
2018 - 0
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
italki - Hong Kong
Teaching English online to students all over the world, I have built up a profile of about 50 students and accumulated several hundred hours of classes. As well as teaching General English to all levels, I have been preparing students for Cambridge exams FCE and CAE, IELTS and BULITS (English for Business Use). I have also helped undergraduate and postgraduate students prepare for exams, presentations and written work eg dissertations.
Ratings
460
Fun
352
Motivation Guru
690
Excellent Materials
959
Great Conversation
306
Exam Coach
17
Business Expert
258
Writing Coach
228
Great for Beginners
330
Great for Intermediate
307
Great for Advanced
394
Accent Reduction
22
Tech Savvy
261
Goes the Extra Mile
511
Grammar Expert
13
Great for medical professionals
167
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
2423 ratings, 513 students
April 10, 2020 • Lessons: 7
I am super happy with having Heidi as my English teacher. I've improved a lot in just two lessons. She is very kind and gentle but also focused on the learning part. You can agree with her the aim of the lessons, for example if you prefer to learn more about grammar than writing and this is quite good as you feel the lesson much more personalized. I'll keep on with Heidi to get my CAE certificate and then the IELTS!
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August 27, 2019 • Lessons: 30
I've had 11 lessons with Heidi and found her to be a great teacher. I'm working on the Cambridge exam CAE with her. At first, I tried to study for the exam by myself but I realized that I need someone who can help me with it. For that purpose, she is perfect for me.
I was so surprised that she has tons of materials for the test. She is good at finding my weak areas and using materials and methods such as pronunciation, grammar, and phrasal verb studies to help strengthen these areas. I found working with her is much easier to prepare for the test.
The other thing that I like about her is she is a really passionate teacher. She always tries to do her best in the lesson. Sometimes, there are moments where we've done our work for a lesson and we only have one minute or so. However, she tried to find what she can do until the last minute.
I'm really happy that I can work on the test with such a fantastic teacher!
Read MoreI was so surprised that she has tons of materials for the test. She is good at finding my weak areas and using materials and methods such as pronunciation, grammar, and phrasal verb studies to help strengthen these areas. I found working with her is much easier to prepare for the test.
The other thing that I like about her is she is a really passionate teacher. She always tries to do her best in the lesson. Sometimes, there are moments where we've done our work for a lesson and we only have one minute or so. However, she tried to find what she can do until the last minute.
I'm really happy that I can work on the test with such a fantastic teacher!