Maaike DP
I help professionals boost their English fluency and confidence for meaningful connections and enriching experiences.
I help professionals boost their English fluency and confidence for meaningful connections and enriching experiences.
Bio:
I’m Maaike, a 36-year-old CELTA-certified teacher with a Master in Criminology. After working for an NGO in Belgium, I left the 9-to-5 lifestyle behind to travel and lived in Australia for three years. It was there that I discovered my passion for teaching English, helping individuals from various backgrounds improve their language skills in my spare time. In my lessons, I use the communicative approach, emphasizing speaking and listening to get you ready for real-world communication.
My teaching methodology:
My lessons are centered around communication and real world scenario’s. I like to use authentic materials like YouTube videos and articles to help you get ready for real world communication. The content of the lesson will be tailored to your personal needs and goals.
My teaching background:
I began teaching in 2017 while living in Australia, where I helped people from diverse backgrounds improve their English skills. Since then, I have taught both adults and children of all ages and levels, primarily in online settings. Besides English I also teach Flemish.
My background outside of teaching:
I've worked for local government, in the social sector and in tourism. I enjoy learning about the human mind, and I love being around plants. I recently picked up crochet and try to stretch everyday.
