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Kate Bloom
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Education Background
BA Joint Honours English and French (2:1), University of Liverpool
PGCE Secondary English, University of Bath
About Kate
Kate Bloom is an IB DP English A examiner and experienced Head of English, teaching online from Madrid. With 20 years in the classroom, Kate teaches IB DP English A: Literature, IB DP English A: Language and Literature, IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature.
Kate currently leads an English department and coordinates the IBDP Extended Essay at an international school in Madrid. Earlier roles include Assistant Head of English at a British school in Madrid, IB DP and MYP English teacher and Head of Language and Literature at Antwerp International School, and English teacher at Berlin British School, where Kate also taught IB Theory of Knowledge.
Kate holds a BA Joint Honours in English and French (2:1) from the University of Liverpool, a PGCE in Secondary English from the University of Bath and the CELTA. IB training includes DP English A Literature (Cat. 3), DP English Language and Literature (Cat. 2) and MYP Language and Literature (Cat. 2).
Lessons focus on textual analysis, essay writing, the individual oral and exam technique. Classes are online, Monday to Friday, and fees are €100–120 per hour.
FAQs about Kate
Which courses do you teach?
IB DP English A: Literature, IB DP English A: Language and Literature, IGCSE English Language and IGCSE English Literature.
Are you an IB examiner?
Yes, I am an IBDP English A examiner.
How much experience do you have?
20 years, including Head of English roles in international schools in Belgium and Spain.
When are you available?
Monday to Friday, online.
What are your fees?
€100–120 per hour.
Qualifications & Background
IBDP English A Examiner
Assesses IB Diploma English A.
Head of English and EE Coordinator
International school in Madrid.
PGCE Secondary English
University of Bath.
BA Joint Honours English and French
University of Liverpool, 2:1.
IB Training
DP English A Literature (Cat. 3); DP and MYP Language and Literature (Cat. 2).
CELTA
International House Barcelona.
Subjects & Syllabus Covered
Service Locations
Primary city
Guadalix de la Sierra
Areas served
All over Madrid
Sectors served
Reviewed by route
Societies served
Nearby areas considered
Monday to Friday
Online sessions only.
Teaching Expertise & Methodology
My methodology revolves around breaking down highly complex english a: literature topics into intuitive, real-world models. Rather than relying on rote memorization, I empower students to understand the underlying logic required by examiners.
Sessions are structured around syllabus requirements, marking criteria and targeted practice so students can build clearer exam habits over time.
Home Tutor vs Online Tutor by Kate
In-Person Home Tutoring
Recommended for students who struggle with focus or prefer a highly observed disciplinary environment. I provide complete oversight of written work in real-time, enforcing study habits directly.
Interactive Online Tutoring
Utilizes state-of-the-art interactive digital whiteboards and simulation tools. This approach offers massive scheduling flexibility and provides instant access to digitized past papers and global resources.
Not sure what to choose?
A short consultation checks teaching style, pace and subject fit before regular sessions.