John Clough's profile
Dedicated and creative English educator with a strong academic foundation and extensive international teaching experience. John combines over a decade of classroom and online instruction with a passion for helping students develop real-world communication and critical thinking skills.
LL.M (Hons.) Environmental Law, University of Central Lancashire
LL.B (Hons.) Law, Thames Valley University, London
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Manchester
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, University of Salford
Level 5 Ofqual Regulated TEFL Certificate (Distinction), The TEFL Academy, UK
Teaching English Online, Cambridge Assessment English
The Art of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners, University of North Carolina
ESL Teacher – Whales English Online School (China)
Designed and delivered engaging online lessons focusing on discussion, critical thinking, and interactive learning.Teacher – Borough Bridge Primary School (York, UK)
Taught ESL and general English to young learners; developed reading and writing programs based on CEFR A1–B1 levels.Primary Headteacher – Townshend International School (Czech Republic)
Led English language instruction across the school, created a structured reading program, and supported staff training in effective classroom management.Teacher – St. Stephen’s Junior School (Blackburn, UK)
Delivered daily ESL lessons and introduced an internet-based writing curriculum emphasizing authentic language use.
John has also taught students from diverse backgrounds—including China, Spain, Indonesia, Germany, and Ukraine—developing lessons that adapt to each learner’s needs and interests.
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John—Inspiring Learners Through Language and Curiosity
John brings a wealth of teaching experience and a genuine enthusiasm for helping students achieve their goals in English. His lessons combine structure, creativity, and practical application, encouraging learners to communicate confidently and think critically.
Known for his warm personality and clear, patient teaching style, John integrates real-world materials such as BBC news stories, videos, and interactive activities to make learning dynamic and relevant.
With John, students discover that language learning can be not only educational but also inspiring and fun — a journey that builds both skill and confidence.
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John communicates with our child in such a warm and genuine way. Each lesson includes thoughtful, detailed feedback that really helps our child grow. We’ve seen a big boost in confidence — longer sentences, clearer expression, and genuine enjoyment of every class.
We appreciate how lessons are planned with clear goals and adapted along the way to support steady progress. As parents, we value not only the positive feedback but also the honest guidance on areas to improve — it helps us understand our child’s learning journey better.
Jose’s lessons are lively and motivating, helping our child stay engaged and positive. We feel the course pace and content are perfectly suited to our child’s learning progress. Jose also adjusts the lessons based on our child’s level and needs.
Over the past six months, we’ve seen so much improvement — Henry has become more willing to express himself, even if his grammar isn’t perfect yet. We hope the school and teachers continue to communicate closely to develop the best learning plan for each child.
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