Margaret O'Sullivan

With sixteen years of teaching experience in Paris and a background as a certified IELTS examiner, I bring a unique perspective to English language tutoring. My understanding of how exams work from the inside allows me to give my students a genuine competitive edge.

I hold a masters in TESOL from the University of Edinburgh and have taught at the British Council, Wall Street English, and Sciences Po Paris. My students range from business executives seeking fluency to university applicants needing specific test scores.

My approach to exam preparation is strategic and data-driven. I analyse each student's performance across all test components, identify the specific skills that will yield the highest score improvement, and focus our sessions accordingly. This targeted approach consistently produces results: my students average a 1.5-band improvement on IELTS in just 10-12 sessions.

Beyond test prep, I am passionate about academic English. I help masters and PhD students improve their thesis writing, prepare conference presentations, and develop the academic register that is essential for international research careers. My feedback is detailed, constructive, and always focused on building independence.