Key facts
- Tutor: Steve Button
- Roles: CELTA tutor (18 years), Cambridge ESOL examiner, Director of Studies, Senior Teacher for Young Learners
- Teaching background: London, Madrid, Barcelona (incl. Barcelona FC), 10 years in Prague, 13+ years running a UK teacher training centre
- Specialism: preparing students for university-entry English levels
We have been joined this month by a new tutor to Global English TESOL, Steve Button.
We've invited Steve to share something of his life and teaching background, so read on below...
How did Steve get started in EFL?
"Hello everyone!
I started my EFL teaching career in London, before heading to Madrid for a while. I was then lucky enough to be working in Barcelona before, during and after the ’92 Olympics. One year I worked for Barcelona FC, teaching footballers’ wives by the pool, beneath palm trees. It was a hard life but someone had to do it.
Tiring of the permanent sunshine (?) I moved to Prague, initially for a year, but ended up staying for ten years.
“One year I worked for Barcelona FC, teaching footballers’ wives by the pool, beneath palm trees. It was a hard life but someone had to do it.”
- Steve Button, Global English TESOL tutor
What is Steve's TEFL/TESOL experience?
During that period I worked as a Director of Studies at a large language school, Senior Teacher for Young Learners, examiner for Cambridge ESOL and for the past 18 years as a CELTA tutor. I have presented at EFL conferences and run training courses in the Czech Republic.
For the past 13 years I’ve been working back in the UK, setting up and running a teacher training centre as well as regular teaching. For the most part this teaching is designed to help students achieve the required levels of English to get onto their chosen university programmes.
I’m looking forward to working with you all at Global English TESOL."
Welcome Steve, it's great to have you with us!
Who are Global English's tutors?
Steve is one of a team of experienced, qualified tutors supporting Global English TESOL trainees from enrolment to their first teaching role. Every course includes tutor support as standard – see the full range of accredited TEFL and TESOL courses and the accreditation behind every certificate, or visit our about page to meet the wider team.
Frequently asked questions
What is Steve Button's teaching background?
Steve has a 30-year EFL career across London, Madrid, Barcelona and ten years in Prague, where he worked as a Director of Studies, Senior Teacher for Young Learners and Cambridge ESOL examiner, alongside 18 years as a CELTA tutor.
Do Global English TESOL courses include tutor support?
Yes – every course includes support from qualified, experienced tutors like Steve, from enrolment through to your first teaching role. See the full course range for details.
What is a CELTA tutor?
A CELTA tutor is trained and approved by Cambridge Assessment English to deliver and assess the CELTA qualification. Steve has held this role for 18 years, alongside wider Cambridge ESOL examining experience.