Hello, I’m Zey — a qualified English teacher based in Lisbon.

My teaching journey started over ten years ago, when I trained as a secondary school teacher in London and gained my Qualified Teacher Status in the UK. I went on to teach across the social sciences — working with students aged 11 to 19. These years shaped much of what I value now: clarity, curiosity, and helping learners feel genuinely confident in their own voices.

After some years of teaching, I went on to work for a national education organisation supporting teachers and school leaders throughout the UK. During this time, I collaborated with and supported hundreds of educators in their professional development and school improvement efforts. Through this experience, I developed a strong, evidence-based understanding of what schools, teachers, and learners need to progress.

Since moving to Portugal in 2023, I have returned to more direct teaching. I now offer one-to-one support to English learners, particularly focusing on writing: exam preparation, essays, academic skills, and clearer, more confident expression. I work with learners of different ages and backgrounds, but the common thread in all my teaching is simple: understanding the learner first, then working together with structure, honesty, and purpose, as learning works best when the process feels collaborative and personal.

If we work together, we’ll focus on the goals you or your child want to achieve and how to reach them in a way that feels organised, achievable, and supportive. The trial session will give us the chance to understand each other and develop a plan that suits your needs.

I offer lessons for:

High School Students (IGCSE / A-Level / IB),

Exam preparation (IELTS / Cambridge)

Study skills, reflective practice

Academic essays & application support

My Experience and What I Offer