Hi, I'm Katherine Philipps, an English teacher and freelance academic editor with a passion for clear, engaging language. I design learning materials, edit exam content, and provide feedback to help students and colleagues reach their writing and communication goals. I thrive in collaborative environments across education and media and enjoy turning complex ideas into well-structured, accessible content. I've taught across multiple institutes in the Netherlands and worked with publishing groups to deliver high-quality instructional texts. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, with Dutch at an intermediate level and basic French, and I bring strong attention to detail, time management, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Katherine Philipps

Hi, I'm Katherine Philipps, an English teacher and freelance academic editor with a passion for clear, engaging language. I design learning materials, edit exam content, and provide feedback to help students and colleagues reach their writing and communication goals. I thrive in collaborative environments across education and media and enjoy turning complex ideas into well-structured, accessible content. I've taught across multiple institutes in the Netherlands and worked with publishing groups to deliver high-quality instructional texts. I'm fluent in English and Spanish, with Dutch at an intermediate level and basic French, and I bring strong attention to detail, time management, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

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Hi, I’m Katherine Philipps, an English teacher and freelance academic editor with a passion for clear, engaging language. I design learning materials, edit exam content, and provide feedback to help students and colleagues reach their writing and communication goals. I thrive in collaborative environments across education and media and enjoy turning complex ideas into well-structured, accessible content.

I’ve taught across multiple institutes in the Netherlands and worked with publishing groups to deliver high-quality instructional texts. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, with Dutch at an intermediate level and basic French, and I bring strong attention to detail, time management, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

English teacher at ROC van Amsterdam
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed operations, scheduling and student flow; collaborated with staff to ensure smooth daily operations and a high-quality learning environment.
English Teacher at European College
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020
Taught English across campuses in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Utrecht; developed materials; provided feedback on student writing; supported academic and business writing tasks.
English Editor at Keesing Denksport
August 1, 2012 - July 31, 2014
I was an English editor at Keesing Denksport, where I created and edited puzzle content, worked extensively with the puzzle database, and tested and checked puzzles for quality and accuracy. The role was highly creative and involved ensuring linguistic consistency, playability, and overall puzzle quality for English-speaking audiences.

Education

Bachelor's degree in English and Education at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
August 29, 2012 - July 31, 2016
I earned a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in International English and Education, focusing on linguistics, literature, and advanced English language studies alongside teaching methodologies and cross-cultural communication. The program combined in-depth language and literature analysis with practical training in educational theory and classroom practice.

Qualifications

CELTA certificate
May 1, 2009 - July 31, 2026
Completed the Cambridge CELTA program, gaining intensive training in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Developed practical skills in lesson planning, language analysis, and classroom management to teach English effectively to diverse learners.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services