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Blending hands-on banking experience with expert language teaching, Katie specializes in elevating the communication skills of finance teams and executives. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, a Level 5 TEFL certification, and spent several years at HSBC—while developing a deep familiarity with the terminology and conventions used across the world’s top financial institutions.

Global Banking Insight & Real-World Content
Katie’s tenure at HSBC gave her direct exposure to retail, commercial, and investment banking operations—and she’s kept pace with best practices and lexicon from JPMorgan, Citi, Barclays, and beyond. Her lessons use authentic documents (earnings releases, pitch books, risk reports) and scenarios drawn from leading banks worldwide.
Customized, Goal-Focused Curriculum
Leveraging her TEFL expertise, Katie designs modular courses that target your specific objectives—whether you need to polish board-level presentations, master the Q&A on an earnings call, or refine client-facing emails. Each module features clear milestones, practical exercises, and measurable outcomes.
Engaging, Results-Driven Methodology
Known for her energetic yet supportive style, Katie employs role-plays, simulations, and data-driven tasks to build precision under pressure. Her constructive feedback helps you refine tone, eliminate ambiguity, and project the confidence expected in global finance settings.
Proven Impact & Ongoing Development
Over eight years of teaching, Katie has guided analysts, associates, and C-suite leaders to boost their Business English by at least one CEFR level—unlocking promotions, cross-border opportunities, and stronger client relationships. She continually updates her materials to reflect evolving financial regulations, market practices, and language-teaching innovations.

Whether you’re gearing up for a high-stakes M&A negotiation, drafting investor updates, or simply striving for greater clarity in everyday financial communications, Katie will partner with you to bridge the gap between your industry expertise and the English proficiency you need to excel.