Maggie Botes

My lessons are personalized. You let me know which skills you lack, and I build the lessons around that information to get the best results in the time available. Whether you need to understand the process of analyzing literature, poetry or other texts; wish to improve your writing or reading level - I believe students learn best with interactive classes. So I present the teaching content and together we apply the tools and techniques to the material at hand and discuss the process. Practice makes perfect, therefor homework or some form of assessment is needed.

As a seasoned English Literature teacher with seven years of experience at an international school in China, I’ve honed a multifaceted approach that has helped countless students unlock their full potential.I have a strong background in Honors English, AP Literature and Composition (with the use of IB, A-level, IGCSE teaching materials), I’ve nurtured essential skills such as critical thinking, persuasive communication, and creativity in writing and speaking – qualities that define tomorrow’s leaders.

My proven track record speaks for itself: students I’ve mentored have secured spots at top-tier institutions like Cambridge, New York University, and MIT. At the core of my mentoring philosophy is a deep, trusting rapport with my students. I believe in their potential and instill the confidence they need to dream big and achieve greatness. No doubt - success story that I am very proud of is, one of my IELTS students is now a sophomore at Cambridge University in the UK.