Key facts
- Tutor: Denise Parker, RSA TEFL Diploma
- With Global English since: 2005
- Roles: IELTS examiner, university English tutor, Cambridge ESOL examiner, Trinity College London SELT examiner
- Teaching background: secondary school (Qatar), School of Nursing (Doha), Arabian Gulf University (Bahrain), refugee and Medical English support
We are excited to welcome back RSA TEFL Diploma qualified Denise Parker to Global English TESOL. Denise has incredibly varied experience, having worked as an IELTS examiner, university English tutor and plenty more besides. She is one of our longest serving tutors, starting out with Global English in 2005. Denise works mainly with our offline trainees at the moment.
Find out more about Denise below:
How did Denise get started in TEFL?
“I am delighted to be working with the Global English TESOL family again as an online tutor.
I started out in TEFL in the Middle East, working in a secondary school for girls in Qatar. This was a great opportunity to meet young girls who had never met a non-Muslim before. From there I moved into Medical English at the local School of Nursing in Doha, before relocating to Bahrain, where I worked in the prestigious Arabian Gulf University.
“I am delighted to be working with the Global English TESOL family again as an online tutor.”
- Denise Parker, Global English TESOL tutor
What examining experience does Denise have?
I have worked as an ESOL tutor and a Cambridge ESOL examiner, which put me in touch with many people trying to make a life for themselves in our country. More recently I have worked for Trinity College London as a SELT examiner, assessing candidates applying for the right to remain in this country or citizenship. This has been a fascinating and very rewarding experience too.
How does Denise support refugees and immigrants with English?
Another way to use our EFL/ ESOL skills is to work with refugees. For the last year I have worked with an Afghani student to help her obtain the level of English she needs to become a nurse. I am now working on preparing materials to help immigrants cope with Medical English at a more basic level – going to the doctor, explaining the problem and understanding the answer etc.
I’m looking forward to working with you!”
Thank you, Denise. It’s great to have someone of your experience with us at Global English.
Who are Global English's tutors?
Denise is one of a team of experienced, qualified tutors who support Global English TESOL trainees from enrolment through to landing their first teaching role. Every course comes with tutor support as standard – you can see the full range of accredited TEFL and TESOL courses Global English's tutors teach on, and read about the accreditation that stands behind every certificate. To find out more about the team and the company, visit our about page.
Frequently asked questions
What qualifications does Denise Parker have?
Denise holds an RSA TEFL Diploma and has extensive examining credentials, including work as a Cambridge ESOL examiner and a Trinity College London Secure English Language Test (SELT) examiner – the tests used for UK visa and citizenship applications.
Do Global English TESOL courses include tutor support?
Yes – every Global English TESOL course includes support from qualified, experienced tutors like Denise, from enrolment through to your first teaching role. See the full course range for details.
Can TEFL/TESOL skills be used to help refugees and immigrants?
Yes – Denise's recent work includes helping refugees and immigrants build the English they need for careers such as nursing, and preparing Medical English materials for everyday situations like GP appointments. It's one of many routes a TESOL qualification can lead to.