Joshua O. - Tutor in Dundee
| Subject | Age/level and price |
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Primary Age - £20 - 60min
Secondary Age - £20 - 60min
KS2 - £20 - 60min
GCSE - £20 - 60min
A-Level - £20 - 60min
Degree - £20 - 60min
Adult Learner - £20 - 60min
Graduate - £20 - 60min
Adult Education - £20 - 60min
Beginners - £20 - 60min
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| Institution | Town | Speciality | Degree | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dundee | Dundee | MEd TESOL | Master | |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | Ile-Ife | B.A English | Bachelor |
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The classroom space has been an avenue to put my theoretical knowledge and teaching strategies into practice. I teach English for specific purposes, English grammar, English vocabulary and English composition to beginners, intermediate and advanced level learners. I employ diverse strategies such as the communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based language teaching method, the Dogme approach, etc., depending on learners’ proficiency level. I incorporate real life objects which learners can easily relate to (Realia), trending topics and current world events in my lessons to keep my lessons fresh and relevant. This helps learners connect their learning experiences in the classroom to the world around them.
In addition, I encourage active learners’ involvement in my lessons through engaging activities, feedback and assessment reports employing role play activities, student led presentations, debates and break out room sessions (for virtual classes). My teaching practice aims to support learners in their quest to improve their English skills. As an ESOL tutor, I am saddled with the responsibility of providing quality English lessons, I prepare lesson materials that suit learners’ needs, considering factors such as age, background, and proficiency level. I have taught primary level pupils (age 5-10), secondary school students (age 10-16). I have also developed my pedagogical skills through teaching opportunities in summer schools in the UK (2022 and 2023 in Perth and Edinburgh respectively). I taught English to teenagers from Italy, Brazil, and Spain providing English lessons in their preparation for the Trinity GESE exam, working both individually and collaboratively with various staff members.
I demonstrate some leadership skills such as relationship building, problem solving, critical thinking, time management, resilience, innovation, and adaptability both in my teaching practice and outside practice. In my leisure time, I participate actively in a charity organization in Dundee, especially every weekend, where I sing, play the drums and the guitar. I also take a leading role in the youth arm of this organization. |
