Amanda Pettefar
About Amanda Pettefar
Amanda Pettefar is an English tutor with extensive experience in both online and in-person teaching. She combines her legal academic background with her teaching expertise to offer a unique perspective in her lessons.
Work at Cambly
Amanda Pettefar has been working at Cambly Inc. as an English Tutor since 2019. In her role, she provides personalized English language instruction to students from various backgrounds. Her experience at Cambly includes teaching both online and in-person, allowing her to adapt her teaching methods to suit individual learning needs. Amanda previously worked as a TEFL teacher at Cambly from 2019 to 2023, during which she developed a diverse teaching portfolio that includes preparing students for vocational exams, IELTS, and TOEFL.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Pettefar holds a Post-graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Southampton, where she studied Primary School Teaching. She also achieved a TEFL qualification from The TEFL Academy, a leading provider of EFL teacher training. Additionally, Amanda has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Nottingham Trent University and a Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Nottingham Law School. This educational background enables her to combine legal knowledge with teaching expertise, enhancing her lessons.
Background in Teaching
Amanda has extensive experience in the education sector, having worked as a class teacher at Kiwi Primary School in Wiltshire, England, from 2006 to 2014. During her eight years there, she held various leadership roles, including Head of Key Stage 1, ICT Leader, and R.E. Leader. This diverse background in teaching and leadership has equipped her with the skills to effectively manage classrooms and engage students across different age groups and proficiency levels.
Current Role at Preply
Since 2020, Amanda Pettefar has been working as a teacher with Preply in Portugal. In this role, she continues to provide English language tutoring, focusing on the needs of her students. Her experience in both online and in-person tutoring allows her to cater to a wide range of learners, from children to adults, and to adapt her teaching strategies to meet various learning objectives.
Specialization in Language Exams
Amanda specializes in preparing students for vocational exams, as well as internationally recognized language proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. Her approach to tutoring includes tailored lesson plans that address the specific requirements of these exams, ensuring that her students are well-prepared to achieve their language goals.