Kit Perry
Education
Masters in Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Creative Industries
Notable awards
President of Study Townsville NEAS Advisory Council Member
Profile
I am a passionate educator who believes in the intrinsically transformational nature of a great teacher. Teaching is my vocation, and I have been drawn to it since an early age. My father often said to me as I was growing up that I should choose a job that I loved. He would say that it didn't matter if I became a 'ditch digger', a 'surgeon' or a 'bus driver', but that I should choose something that I loved and would enjoy doing each and every day. It was something that really stuck with me throughout my adolescence. At the same time, I was fortunate enough to be taught by some incredible teachers. They were passionate, motivational, inspiring people who worked hard to connect with their students, and make a difference. They definitely made a difference to me. I left school with a very clear direction and goal of becoming a Drama and Music teacher, which I did. I landed an amazing job in one of the top schools where I was originally from and began my career. I worked hard at honing my craft as a teacher and finding better ways to connect with my students and make a difference in their lives. Unfortunately, my philosophy of education was in some ways divergent to the school I was at, so I decided to start my own school with my wife to reflect what we believe great education should be. I believe that great education is a result of placing students at the centre of teaching and learning, so my pedagogy always begins with the needs, interests and motivations of my students as a starting point from which I can build. I always aim to inspire my students to be independent, imaginative lifelong learners. My goal isn't simply to teach content and prepare students for an exam, but to engage them in developing the skills, knowledge and perspective necessary to be successful, whatever that may mean to each student.
Courses
LEVEL THREE INTERMEDIATE PATHWAY COURSE
Welcome to the My English Pathway LEVEL THREE PATHWAY COURSE!
The My English Pathway LEVEL THREE PATHWAY COURSE is designed for adult and adolescent English language learners who need to improve their ability to communicate orally and in writing in everyday, social, and professional situations. Therefore, you will improve your fluency in speaking and increase your listening comprehension of conversational interactions and extended discourse in a wide range of formal and informal situations, develop strategies to read and understand a wide range of texts, and to write formal and informal emails and letters, news articles, reports and essays. You will extend your vocabulary and grammar knowledge throughout the course to help you meet the English language entry requirements at James Cook University.
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Daily Class Zoom Meeting Link
Below you will find the daily meeting link for your Zoom lessons. Please make sure you have had some breakfast and prepared yourself for your lessons so we can start on time every day.
My name is Marta Wiatrowska and I will be the teacher for Level 3 this term. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and helping you to achieve your goal of studying at JCU.
Please press ‘Join’ each morning from this page on the MyEnglishPathway website.
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LEVEL FOUR PATHWAY COURSE
Welcome to the My English Pathway LEVEL FOUR PATHWAY COURSE!
Level Four is designed for adult English language learners who need to improve their ability to communicate orally and in writing in everyday, social, and professional situations in the learner’s own field. Therefore, you will improve your fluency in speaking and increase your listening comprehension of conversational interactions and extended discourse in a wide range of formal and informal situations, develop strategies to read and understand a wide range of texts, and to write formal and informal emails and letters, news articles, reports and cohesive and structured essays. You will extend your vocabulary and grammar knowledge throughout the course to help you reach an Advanced proficiency in the English Language.
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Class One – Kit Perry
My name is Kit Perry and I will be the teacher for Level 4 Class 1 this term. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and helping you to achieve your goal of studying at JCU.
Please press ‘Join’ each morning from this page on the MyEnglishPathway website.
LEVEL FIVE DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY COURSE
Welcome to the My English Pathway LEVEL FIVE DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY COURSE!
The My English Pathway LEVEL FIVE DIRECT ENTRY COURSE is designed for adult and adolescent English language learners who need to improve their ability to communicate orally and in writing in everyday, social, and professional situations. Therefore, you will improve your fluency in speaking and increase your listening comprehension of conversational interactions and extended discourse in a wide range of formal and informal situations, develop strategies to read and understand a wide range of texts, and to write formal and informal emails and letters, news articles, reports and essays. You will extend your vocabulary and grammar knowledge throughout the course to help you meet the English language entry requirements at James Cook University.
Thursday Arvo Sesh! (Thursday Afternoon Sessions)
Every Thursday afternoon during term times, Kit Perry will host a free extra language lesson for all students in all levels to attend. This extra lesson is not compulsory, but if you want a bit more practice in a non-formal environment that’s fun and engaging, please join in when you can.
Register for the sessions here: Thursday Arvo Sesh!
My Teacher
Kit Perry
My name is Kit Perry and I am your teacher for the Level Four Direct Entry Pathway Course this term. I have been a teacher for 20 years now and I absolutely love my job. I have taught English to thousands of students from all corners of the world, and I am very passionate about helping my students achieve their best.
I have a beautiful wife (Yvette) and two beautiful children (Xavier and Florence). My dog’s name is Shep, and my green 40 Series Toyota Landcruiser is called Frank. I enjoy listening to and playing music, watching, playing and coaching football (Soccer), travelling and spending time with my family.
My goal is to help you improve your general English language ability and reach your target of passing the course to gain entry to James Cook University. If you have any questions or need any extra help, you can email me (director@tiesnq.com.au) or send me a message on WeChat.
Daily Class Zoom Meetings Link
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DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY COURSE
Welcome to the My English Pathway DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY COURSE!
The My English Pathway DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY COURSE is designed for adult English language learners who need to demonstrate their ability to communicate orally and in writing in everyday, social, and professional situations in the learner’s own field. You have shown that your current general English language ability and level is at or near the level you require to study at university. The focus of this course is to prepare you to take the direct entry exam to gain entry to study at James Cook University. Therefore, the focus of this course is not on improving your vocabulary and grammar level, but on your test taking strategies, so you can best demonstrate your advanced level of English. Over the next five weeks, you will learn from face-to-face classes and practice the strategies and techniques you will need to pass.
Thursday Arvo Sesh! (Thursday Afternoon Sessions)
Every Thursday afternoon during term times, Kit Perry will host a free extra language lesson for all students in all levels to attend. This extra lesson is not compulsory, but if you want a bit more practice in a non-formal environment that’s fun and engaging, please join in when you can.
Register for the sessions here: Thursday Arvo Sesh!
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Monday Class Zoom Meeting Link
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STEPS
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to successfully take the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Test. A PTE-A test can be used for a range of different purposes from migration to tertiary studies, and as such, test takers require a range of different scores to achieve success. This course will provide a range of opportunities for you to improve your communicative and enabling skills to achieve the score you require.
PTE-A is a globally recognised computer-based English language test that has been designed to accurately measure your English language ability. There are 20 different task types which reflects the wide range of situations and contexts in which test takers will potentially use the language, from professional and government organisations to educational institutions. For instance, one task type will test your comprehension of a lecture by requiring you to re-tell it, while another will test your ability to understand a written passage by writing a summary of the text.
There are three main sections to the test, and it lasts for approximately two hours.
Part 1: Speaking and Writing (54-67 minutes)
- Personal introduction
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Describe image
- Re-tell lecture
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay (20 mins)
Part 2: Reading(29-30 minutes)
- Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Re-order paragraphs
- Reading: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
Part 3: Listening(30-43 minutes)
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight correct summary
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation
STEPS
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to successfully take the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Test. A PTE-A test can be used for a range of different purposes from migration to tertiary studies, and as such, test takers require a range of different scores to achieve success. This course will provide a range of opportunities for you to improve your communicative and enabling skills to achieve the score you require.
PTE-A is a globally recognised computer-based English language test that has been designed to accurately measure your English language ability. There are 20 different task types which reflects the wide range of situations and contexts in which test takers will potentially use the language, from professional and government organisations to educational institutions. For instance, one task type will test your comprehension of a lecture by requiring you to re-tell it, while another will test your ability to understand a written passage by writing a summary of the text.
There are three main sections to the test, and it lasts for approximately two hours.
Part 1: Speaking and Writing (54-67 minutes)
- Personal introduction
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Describe image
- Re-tell lecture
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay (20 mins)
Part 2: Reading(29-30 minutes)
- Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Re-order paragraphs
- Reading: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
Part 3: Listening(30-43 minutes)
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight correct summary
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation
STEPS
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to successfully take the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Test. A PTE-A test can be used for a range of different purposes from migration to tertiary studies, and as such, test takers require a range of different scores to achieve success. This course will provide a range of opportunities for you to improve your communicative and enabling skills to achieve the score you require.
PTE-A is a globally recognised computer-based English language test that has been designed to accurately measure your English language ability. There are 20 different task types which reflects the wide range of situations and contexts in which test takers will potentially use the language, from professional and government organisations to educational institutions. For instance, one task type will test your comprehension of a lecture by requiring you to re-tell it, while another will test your ability to understand a written passage by writing a summary of the text.
There are three main sections to the test, and it lasts for approximately two hours.
Part 1: Speaking and Writing (54-67 minutes)
- Personal introduction
- Read aloud
- Repeat sentence
- Describe image
- Re-tell lecture
- Answer short question
- Summarize written text
- Essay (20 mins)
Part 2: Reading(29-30 minutes)
- Reading & writing: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answers
- Re-order paragraphs
- Reading: Fill in the blanks
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
Part 3: Listening(30-43 minutes)
- Summarize spoken text
- Multiple choice, choose multiple answer
- Fill in the blanks
- Highlight correct summary
- Multiple choice, choose single answer
- Select missing word
- Highlight incorrect words
- Write from dictation