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I teach English language and music. First, my experience of teaching music. I have extensive experience of working with students at all levels. I have undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in music. I have taught music for the Open University and currently teach music for Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, where my specialty is the history of opera. I am also a senior member of the examinations team for music at the International Baccalaureate Organisation, with particular responsibility for the extended essay in music ( a subject I have written a guide on). My role with IBO involves setting the standard for the extended essay, in consultation with my colleagues, and then leading a team of examiners with the aim of ensuring that the standard is adhered to. I am a trustee of the Society for Music Analysis, the UK's leading learned society for the promotion of the study of music analysis. I have contributed papers to international conferences and founded Theory of Music Ltd a not-for-profit company which provides free and low-cost resources for the study of the history and theory of music. I have extensive experience of teaching online as well as face to face. I am particularly interested in teaching music history and theory.
Second, my experience of teaching English language. I have extensive experience of teaching adult students. I have taught corporate clients for the past 10 years and for the previous 4 years was an IELTS instructor for Aston American University. I taught students online worldwide and helped many students achieve the result they needed in the test. Lessons were usually conducted on zoom or Skype. I also wrote a PTE Academic Test of English course for Aston American. I have published degree level distance learning courses and occasional reviews, e.g. in the Times Higher Education Supplement. I very much enjoy meeting students from different cultures and helping them achieve their goals.
/ Susan Y.
i am experienced and up to date in teaching methods and changes to the GCSE curriculum . I am able to tutor across a range of subjects and excel in noticing how individuals learn , what stops or blocks them and enabling them to optimise their learning.
This is really important in a tutor student relationship as each of us need to feel sure that our tutor can
See what we know
See what we don’t know
See what we struggle with
See what we find easy.
I am very certain of the value I have in supporting others in education as I have watched thousands of students develop in self awareness confidence and most importantly knowledge over the years .
References and all certificates available on request .
With all my years of teaching English, I learnt very quickly that each student is different. The purpose for why someone learns English can equally vary from student to student.
With that said my lessons are always tailored to the students individual needs. What is a constant and essentially the driving force to any of my lessons is the dynamic, engaging, creative and most important of all the fun factor. For any student that enjoys and looks forward to their class is a student that is destined to learn more.
Whether a student is learning English to pass their IELTS so they can study in the UK. Perhaps it could be Business English for any person that is involved in an International company or is looking to establish themselves in a particular industry that would require a desired level of English. Or maybe it could just be a hobby and opportunity to learn and master another language.
I am happy to take on anyone that is serious about improving their English in whichever areas desired. Moreover with my creative writing & English literature background, dare I say I'd be happy to hear from writers in need of any additional help / inspiration.
So if all the above resonates with you, please do feel free to get in touch and we can discuss the best way to proceed
Alternatively if you have any questions feel free to get in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Many thanks
Theo
Contact me elsewhere. This site is totally overpriced & completely underwhelming.
I have extensive experience over 34+ years in both the public (UK, New Zealand) and private sectors (China) as a curriculum leader, classroom teacher, small group ESL lessons - as well as private tuition throughout that period with all ages and abilities of students. For the last 2+ years I have been teaching online.
All of my students have been at the very centre of my purpose. I model open mindedness and curiosity. I develop confident, relaxed progress on learning objectives in a positive, friendly yet focused environment. I attract parents and students that seek that style and pathway forward. I worked with Sasha for two years until they left Shanghai.
To Whom it May Concern
It is with pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for Gary www.***
Gary has been a tutor for our son Sasha for the last 2 years, 2 times each week to boost Sasha's Mathematic achievements and to help in adapting to a new curricula system (as a result of changing a school internationally). Sasha was struggling with stress, performing low at school, especially at Math.
Though Gary's careful support during that period our son gained confidence and reached a level of aptitude in Math and other subjects (like Science) that would have seemed impossible 2 years ago.
Gary is a very professional and competent teacher. Along with being organized and prepared, Gary has the ability to quickly build a positive rapport with his students and he is well-liked and respected by them. He is a teacher who inspires the children with his intelligence, enthusiasm, humor and creativity.
I would highly recommend Gary R. as a private tutor.
Sincerely, Iryna Severenchuk Guinot
I have worked in the smallest and the largest schools; the most humbling special needs schools and the high-pressure academic variety. I have worked with children from age 3 to 15 of many nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds.
Call me for a free consultation. Book up a free preliminary half hour session .
August 2021 to present
ONLINE ENGLISH TUTOR and MENTOR: own business
Based in the UK, students of all ages from Azerbaijan to Germany, Bulgaria to China, Latvia to London find me through other sites, not this one. I teach adults, young adults and younger children worldwide, between two and five hours a day; 7 days a week. This TutorExtra website has found me not a single student whatsoever: just 14 enquiries in 2 years. The first few seemed phoney.
I create bespoke curricula experiences for each student - some based on well-known courses, all heavily- modified, open-ended, flexible and learning goal-specific. If you think inside the box I am probably not for you.
JUNE 2019 – AUGUST 2021
ONLINE ENGLISH TUTOR: WHALES ENGLISH
• Teaching Chinese students English language and literature online.
• Two pupils per class, aged 4 to14 years at grades K to 3
• Reading, speaking, phonics, vocabulary and grammar through 4 courses.
AUGUST 2014 – JULY 2018
SPECIALIST IEL/ESOL TEACHER
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI, (INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COMPANY, NORD ANGLIA)
• I oversaw the design, development and introduction in Key Stages 2 and 3 of the schools Intensive English Lessons (IEL’s) for small ESOL groups of beginner level students in years 3-9.
• I also taught most of these classes to bring non speakers up to grade.
• Students worked towards passing the Cambridge English exams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Planning the delivery & teaching EAL classes.
• Liaising with parents and teachers.
• Coordinating with the EAL leader, class teachers, Special Needs teacher and parents.
• Reporting to parents through Parent-Teacher meetings and in end of term written reports.
AUGUST 2014 – JULY 2018
PRIVATE TUTORING THROUGHOUT SHANGHAI
I tavelled all over Shanghai in my little red car. Really. Loved it.
AUGUST 2009 – JULY 2010
FUDAN WANKE EXPERIMENTAL PRIVATE SCHOOL, SHANGHAI
A completely innovative and extraordinary role with the duties of a lead Kindergarten teacher in the Bi-lingual ‘C-BAN’ learning a mixture of Chinese, US, British and Singaporean curriculum in a special programme - at the time available only to Non-Chinese Nationals within this Private Chinese School. With three classes, C-Ban was in its infancy with few resources, no organisational structure and much innovation and initiative were required. I introduced and demonstrated the 'radical' concept of child-centred education. I created a reading library of hundreds of new books, with no support funding or training. I introduced the concept and the reality of integrating Educational Support Professionals, such as Educational Psychologists to support students. I introduced the soft carpet /soft furnishings area with the eager help of parents. I modernised the classroom layout away from the 'rows of desks' approach. Now there are twelve classes (- and a library). They have ‘modernised’ and now thrive.
August 2008 to August 2009
CLASSROOM TEACHER BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - Shanghai, China (my first spell at BISS)
Working with Year 6 students predominantly, either individually and in small groups either in their own classroom setting or across the year group for those classes where we taught in ability bands. Sometimes my class numbered 6 students, sometimes 20, depending on the subject area or ability groupings. Adaptability was paramount. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting students with a variety of behavioural or learning needs, especially ESOL. Creating resources Supervision and planning for the delivery of the Science Scheme of Work across Y76. End of Key Stage exams preparation. Contributing to regular meetings with teachers, parents and outside agencies.
SEPTEMBER 1990 – JULY 2008 A variety of schools in Bristol, UK and New Zealand, most notably: -
AUGUST 1998 TO AUGUST 2002
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER TYNINGS SCHOOL, BRISTOL, UK.
• permanent position
• Normal Year5/6 classroom duties plus responsibility for Mathematics and Information Technology teaching within the school.
• Oversaw the installation and integration of the Information Technology suite schoolwide.
• Designed and delivered in-service training for staff and parents, on the UK National Curriculum and the National Numeracy Strategy.
• Passed the Performance Threshold for meeting national standards in effective teaching.
August 1994 to August 1999
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER FRAMPTON COTTERELL C OF E PRIMARY
• Year five teacher, my first permanent teaching post.
• Develop the Sports, Geography and Design Technology teaching
• Producing / delivering the in-service training in those subjects for staff and parents.
• Only the headteacher’s personal love for IT kept me from assuming full responsibility there, too.
• I ran and set up numerous sports teams and clubs, as was my passion for cricket, football, rounders and rugby. Soon, our teams won local and national trophies and awards – and my classroom won a national environmental competition to boot.
• I collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students readily, and graded all written work, including final exam papers for year 6 children.
June 1990 to June 2019
WAVELENGTH TUTORS – globally face to face and online
• My own tutoring business.
• Provided private educational support, including special needs and specific outcomes-based tuition for primary and intermediate aged children in UK.
• Exam prep for UK grammar schools. 11+ including Verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
• Sometimes remedial help.
• Sometimes inspirational and personally designed to be motivational or to replace the school experience altogether (once in New Zealand with my own home-schooled kids and once in China every morning for a term for a client's ADHD child who wasn't suited to school situations.)
• Mostly curriculum-based content and support relevant to the global locale.
• Scores of students over 30 years on three continents.
• Still operating but now as a sole trader without the company title, which was just jettisoned as I became the brand somewhere in New Zealand or China.
• After relocating to Europe, I have worked online with a Chinese company, and under the pandemic everything is more flexible, hence this name might well be resurrected.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2019 TO JUNE 2019
TESOL IN EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL OPEN ACADEMY – REMOTE LEARNING
SEPTEMBER 1988 T0 JULY 1992
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION BRISTOL POLYTECHNIC (AKA THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND) IN DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - 4 YEAR DEGREE WITH SECOND CLASS HONOURS, www.***
SEPTEMBER 1990 T0 DECEMBER 1990
WSET ORDINARY AND HIGHER CERTIFICATES WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST - (GLOBAL WINE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION) - 1990
SKILLS
• I am an adaptable and flexible teacher.
• I am professional and organized.
• I have 2+ years of experience teaching online.
• Problem solving comes naturally to me.
• I build effective relationships easily.
• I’m intuitive and empathetic.
• I have patience and positivity.
• I’m friendly and personable.
• I am well liked by my students and parents.
• I have demonstrated initiative as an asset.
• My global perspective is locally driven.
• My creativity flows boundlessly.
ACTIVITIES
For Me: Humour - Music - Writing - Travel - Food - Art - Science - Sport - Ethics - Curiosity
For Work: Entrepreneur, Employee, Founder, Assistant, Volunteer, Stay-at-home-Dad, Principle, Minion - I have done it all. I'll do it all again. Work is experience and experience is fundamental to life.
For Good (or ill): A global citizen, A remote worker (long before 'digital nomad' was coined). A success, A failure, A father, A chef, A husband, A guitarist, A drummer, A writer, A dog owner, A cat lover.
Online EFL/ESOL Lessons
EFL/ESOL Learning Centre, Education Centre
Harrow, England
BCS ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS
British Computer Society, The Chartered Institute for IT is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in the field of information technology and computer science both in the United Kingdom and internationally and is also the awarding body for International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) accredited qualifications, recognised worldwide.
We are a BCS approved centre for testing and training and we deliver various information technology qualifications (ITQ) online for people of all walks of life. If you need us to deliver these courses on your premises or place of work; please contact us and discuss your needs, and we will endeavour to assist you. Learners in London with no or low digital skills will benefit enormously with an up-to-date EDSQ qualification that reflects the evolving digital landscape. These qualifications are suitable for people of all ages and support the development of key digital skills such as using devices, creating, and editing digital media, using technology to communicate, buying and transacting online, and how to stay safe and secure when using technology. With a BCS professional certification, individuals can take their careers to the next level by sharpening their business focus and develop an understanding on how they can use technology to make a real difference in their progressive organisations. BCS accredited qualifications will also help high school students who want to further improve their chances of securing placement in top universities to continue their higher education as the credits gained from the ICDL accredited qualifications can be transferred toward their degrees. We want to help you to gain an ICDL qualification that is internationally recognised in its own right but in addition has the kudos of being awarded by BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT.
Who benefits from these courses? 1. Organisations with available government funding who want to see their customers fast tracked into employment. 2. Employers who are dedicated to improving their employees, information and communication technology (ICT) skill set. 3. Individuals who want to improve their ICT skills for work, business, further or higher education. 4. School students who want to continue into higher education and use the credits gained from BCS qualification(s) to secure a place with top-ranked international universities.
Like to know more? Speak with a qualified consultant to organise a meeting, book a training session, or simply to ask a question about our products and services.
Spanish, French, EFL/ESOL, Japanese, Personal Training, Sports Massage, and 1-1 Yoga, Qigong and Transformational Coaching in Emsworth, UK.
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Mathematics, English, French and Romanian for any age. And all the support you need in primary school to be more confident and develop your skills and learning techniques. I can work simultaneously with siblings of different ages. School is fun at home!!!
For over twenty years I was an English/French teacher to students between the ages of 3 to 19.
I also have over thirty years of experience in teaching English, French, Romanian, Mathematics and Physics in private. The objectives varied from reaching higher level of achievement (facilitating the admission to elite schools, higher educational programs or award of scholarships) to getting better school results, feeling more confident, developping academic and social skills.
For five years I had a successful afterschool program with children of ages between 3 and 12. I supported them to do their homework, taught drama, English, French and German, we did a lot of crafts and art activities, cooking, writing and creative playing.
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ESL, phonics, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary lessons in Leamington Spa, UK.
As a fully qualified and experienced French & Spanish Teacher with a QTS, I provide professional and effective tutoring to children, teenagers or adults who would like to start or continue learning French and Spanish for pleasure, travel or study. I particularly prepare students for GCSE & A-level as well as students in KS3&4 in French.
I encourage engagement in my lessons and wish to provide a space where students feel comfortable to ask questions or say they are unsure. Through continual praise and encouragement, I am well suited to be able to help students that are anxious or cannot grasp areas of their subjects. I provide a plan of action for going forward and keep parents consulted on their child’s progress. I am also happy to set homework questions to build upon the skills covered in the lessons and will mark and give feedback on any work completed.
I have successfully helped dozens of students to get A, B or C grades in PET, FCE and CAE Cambridge exams and have prepared a lot of young people and adults to get ready for School, universities in Europe or work. I prepare also students to learn or improve their Spanish, work for levels A1 and A2, respectively KS2 and KS3.
Bonjour à tous ! Je suis Madame B. qui est passionnée par l'enseignement de la langue française. Avec mon expérience et ma méthodologie interactive, je vous propose des cours en ligne adaptés à votre niveau et à vos besoins spécifiques. Que vous souhaitiez maîtriser les bases de la grammaire, développer votre vocabulaire ou pratiquer la conversation, je suis là pour vous guider à chaque étape de votre apprentissage. Mes cours sont conçus pour être à la fois informatifs et divertissants, afin que vous puissiez progresser tout en vous amusant. Rejoignez-moi dans cette aventure linguistique et ensemble, explorons la beauté et la richesse de la langue française !
What I can quarantee for my students:
Pass grades in Cambridge, other ESL exams or DELF French exams
Successful preparation for IELTS
Improved knowledge, fluency and self-confidence in speaking and writing as well as in all the language skills
Professional tutoring, excellent knowledge in English, French , Spanish and Bulgarian which I can sucessfully transfer to my students.
Incessant support and student-friendly environment.
As a CELTA and an ESL teacher, I have experience in working with different types of students, of various ages and backgrounds. My lessons are fast-paced, engaging and effective. Let's do it together, it'll be easier and more fun!
The platforms I use to teach online are Microsoft teams, Zoom or Skype.
The ability to experience each student’s progress at every stage is incredibly rewarding and a wonderful part of my role as a tutor. I am looking forward to teaching your son/daughter and motivating them for their language improvement!
EFL/ESOL lessons in London, UK.
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I have been teaching for over 24 years. My experience is in tutoring and teaching English/Maths/IELTS/Esol in schools and colleges. I have been teaching on line for 5 years. I have a BA in Education, Celta, Cert-Ed teaching qualification.
I am an extremely experienced tutor and I have a proven track record of success. My style is lively, engaging and encouraging. I find out what a pupil's needs are and then provide the skills, knowledge and approach to meet those needs.
I am a qualified midwife since 1995.
I trained in Kerkrade with the PBL system and as students we already had to mentor our junior peers, which only increased our own learning.
I have taught and set up different antenatal classes (for several groups; parents, teenagers) and made lesson programmes when working as a clinical trainer and for my own students when working as a midwife.
Student midwives in the Netherlands are taught and trained to be independent medical specialists, not nurses, so I trained with GP trainees, junior obstetricians and medical students. Part of our training was in depth anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medicine management, gynaecology,family medicine and business management.
I did the Student mentorship programme in the Netherlands (Midwifery Academy Amsterdam) in 2003, I have my NMC accredited midwifery practice supervisor and assessor certificate too.
I am at the moment writing my dissertation for my masters in Education course (University of Hull) and hope to graduate in May 2024; I recently passed an SVQ level 3 course in teaching too.
I am NMC registered, I have a full DBS (on update service) and a full PVG (Scotland).
I mentored students from different healthcare settings and in the Netherlands and in the UK (midwifery, medical , nursing, paramedics and HCA/MCA), set up my own lesson plans and my students were always really appreciative for my teachings, they said it was fun and with the way I taught they could remember their theory much better, not only for exams but I taught them lifelong learning.
I prepared my 3 daughters for their GCSE and A level Dutch language exams and currently I help my daughter who studies medicine at Glasgow University (4th year) to revise for her practical exams.
I want to move from active midwifery into a more educational role, using the interprofessional experience, skills and knowledge that I gained over the years.
I am a big believer in interprofessional learning and scenario based learning; I did my VWO (comparable to A levels) in the Netherlands (Dutch, English, German, French, Biology, Chemistry and History.
I like teaching in small groups and on a one to one basis .
I also like to learn for and with my students.
The dissertation for my masters in Education (Hull, I hope to graduate in May 2024) is about a digital app for global healthcare education.
My passion to teach Design and Technology stems from my university degree background in Home Economics (BSc and MSc) and my considerable teaching experience in this field.
I completed my NQT at Hans Price Academy in July 2014,along having completed the PGCE D&T in 2013 at the University of the West of England and obtained QTS. These qualifications have added to my international experience of lecturing in Art and Design to BSc level and teaching to GCSE in educational institutions in Pakistan.
I am now confident at imparting knowledge and practical skills to students of differing ability levels and behaviour. I am familiar with the curriculum requirements of Key Stage 3 and 4 in Food preparation and Nutrition, Resistant Material, Graphics and Textiles and have also taught ancillary subjects: Personal Social and Health Education; and Careers. I have also been involved in school enrichment and clubs at my school such as: the ‘Cookery Club’ focusing on healthy recipes and a celebration cake for Christmas; ‘Coursework catch-up’ that, offered extra sessions in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition, Resistant Materials and Graphics ( CAD/CAM); and ‘Homework Club’. I am keen to offer these pastoral and extra-curricular contributions in my next appointment and also will be actively involving myself in other lessons and activities at the school.
With my past experience and through the recent academic and extra-curricular activities I have participated in I believe I now understand the way children learn and use this to maximise their benefit from the lessons I plan. Each child I teach is encouraged to develop through a tailored personalised programme by using contributions from a range of professional inputs. This is achieved by developing an environment where the pupil and I have an understanding of clarity, mutual respect and fairness between us. Believing successful learning accrues from making the subject matter relevant and accessible through differentiation I initially identify and target the Gifted and Able, the Average and those students who are in greater need of support and I use Individualized Education Programs to best facilitate their learning. Also, I identify those who have English as an additional language and support their needs.
I understand that it is not just ability that should be differentiated but behaviour also. When presented with challenging behaviour rather than viewing negatively I see this as a challenge which both stimulates my interest and my commitment to push these students to higher levels. I have developed learning strategies and found my students have interacted more, becoming less disruptive and performing better. I found this experience to be personally rewarding.
I derive my goals of the learning process from Bloom’s Taxonomy and concentrate on the combined areas of Knowledge, Skills and Attitude. By addressing each of these pillars I feel the pupil is able to acquire a complete understanding of the subject matter. This develops a higher form of education focusing on analysing and interpreting rather than just remembering facts.
As part of the learning process I find it helpful to engage with and encourage parents to participate in their child’s education and have found this to have a positive effect.
Assessment is an integral part of my lesson preparation. My experience of marking Key Stage 3 & 4 theory and practical work using the formative assessment technique and learning dialogue has meant I am able to focus on educational needs. Learning is a journey and if a check is kept on students’ learning by identifying ‘What went well’ and ‘How to improve’ they perform better. I regularly ask students to keep a record of their thoughts and how they hope to act on my comments. I use students’ grades for target setting during plenary sessions.
As I have matured in my approach to teaching, the knowledge and understanding I have developed has naturally become part of my practice. One such example is using the Every Child Matter outcomes in planning a ‘Fruit Salad’ lesson: using seasonal fruits to stay healthy; awareness of health and safety with cutting/chopping; enjoying the preparation and feeling achievement when taking home a tasty fruit salad; contributing positively as part of a team; and using home ingredients to keep simple and costs low.
From the extra-curricular perspective I like to play a full and active part in the school’s life. I encourage teacher-student relationship-building exercises and one such example was a trip to Laser Quest. Although a fun day out and reward for hard work, the trip had the important objective of developing the student/teacher rapport. This excursion was kept within the boundaries of health and safety and the policies of the School.
I am constantly reassessing myself and working to develop personally and professionally and so I regularly attend after school meetings. To update my health and safety practices I completed the DATA safety course. In order to acquire additional knowledge of the UK’s attitude to food I attended the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health course on Food Safety and the Licence to Cook course. I have gained proficiency in Information Technology (IT) through completing the Computer Literacy and Information Technology and the European Computer Driving Licence courses. I use these skills in IT to make my lessons more visually appealing and stimulating to pupils who now are proficient with graphics and computers. At Hans Price Academy I have used Corel draw 12, Creo, illustrator and Pro desk top 8 softwares in my key stage 3 Product Design lessons and generate plan schemes of work for my Key stage 4 COPE group – Food and Catering based on healthy eating. Through my background I have introduced various multicultural cooking in my food lessons too.
Through my passion for Design and Technology I have developed a literacy, Stage 3 booklet which will help students to attain higher levels. I also run a series of extra curricular after school salt dough modelling and photo editing workshops. These have been met with great enthusiasm and attended by students across the whole school. I have taken part and encouraged fun day initiatives which include house musicals and leading on assemblies.
I believe teaching to be a vocation and am willing to contribute and support the team and go the extra mile. A teacher must strive to bring out sensitively the best in pupils, parents, oneself, colleagues and the school itself. It is the collective responsibility of all users of the school to improve the environment as a place of learning. The role of a good school is to provide a learning environment where pupils are keen and happy to attend whilst enjoying learning on a daily basis. It is a place where pupils are taught the importance of learning and the benefits and what can be accomplished by it.
I have trained food assistants and NQT to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by setting high expectations in practical sessions. My plan for a session is always to initially to draw attention to the health and safety issues in the practical sessions and follow-up with the learning objectives.
I use an interactive style with my pupils so they are able to ask questions so as to feel comfortable and understand what is required of them in a safe and stimulating environment. During sessions I interact with the pupils, and encourage my Teacher assistant and NQT to do the same, so as to mentally stretch and stimulate the pupil in order to maximise their potential during these learning exercises.
I have been able to show and explain to the colleague how to plan and make the Literacy based project booklets. How to assess the progress of the students during that session how to explain clarify the misconceptions in order to make a memorable experience for the students.
I am able to create stimulating environment with mutual respect , e.g. from the start of lessons students clearly knows their targets and their current levels, they are clearly explained through detailed and effective tracker system, what they need to be focusing on to achieve higher grades. I always try to share the bigger picture to students in timely manner.
I collaboratively work with other colleagues and contributed through effective Professional Development coaching sessions. Based on development and implementation of various coaching strategies that lead to good progress and outcomes. I try to met regularly on fortnight to discuss and exchange notes and try the strategies in lessons.
I also Completed my Emerging Middle Leader course, which gave me the opportunity to help, guide and support my fellow colleagues in the schools’ wider community.
I always demonstrated secure subject knowledge and kept myself updated with current changes. In lockdown I done various online Professional Development sessions to keep myself updated and in line with National Curriculum.
I collaboratively work with Professional Development colleagues and supported various teaching strategies by experimenting the technique on students and assessing their progress of learning .
My Priority always has been for students to achieve good grades and progress in life is always , E.g the non- attenders and vulnerable students in my Year groups whose attendance was below 70%. By collaboratively working with College leaders, mentors, Head of department and ELT, I arranged catchup sessions in lunch,break and afterschool time for them to motivate and build positive relationship with them which lead them to complete and achieve reasonable good grades especially in GCSE.
I have been actively moderating the GCSE Food Preparation course work with senior members of CLF federation. Which greatly help to understand and help students to achieve good grades in course work.
On other hand I collaboratively worked with SENCO of Schools to offer students the experience of doing cooking practical and learning new skills in a secure and friendly environment. All students had various individual complex behaviour needs, I was able to build good relationships and offer memorable experience to them. They were able to adapt to the situation and behaved very well. I am also have been the active member of the school engage centre, to support and teach 1-2-1 sessions to students identified with special requirements, such as teaching DT sessions and cooking practices for the ones who missed out regular lessons and EAL to build bridges to overcome language barrier, especially year 11 students in order to help them at least achieve level 1 for college course.
I was invited to be part of the CLF Food Curators team, I planned and designed the collaboratively the Year 7 and 8 scheme of work to go live at the time of lock down ( which is available on CLF website).
I always try my best to give the students every opportunity to exceed in life.
As a Head of the Languages Department and Primary and Secondary Teacher in a school in Leighton Buzzard for over 10 years, I believe I am the right language tutor for you!
I'm fluent in Spanish, ( my native language) French, and English and have spent many years teaching and studying languages. I completed a bachelor's degree in Spanish and English at Manchester/ALmeria University (2008) and studied Spanish and English Literature in school (GCSE and A-Level) so I know how daunting grammar can sometimes feel and how stressful language/literature exams can be... but also how great it feels when you finally start getting it!
On the language side of things, I can help you with your writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and exam technique. I can help you with conversational skills if you're just looking to go traveling or make Spanish/French friends.
On the literature side of things, a large part of my degree was literature-based, so I would be very happy to help any Literature students if you are struggling with the subject.
If you're in school and really want to get an A/A* (7/8/9), I can make sure you achieve your goal. Whatever your current grade, an A/ A*/7/8/9 is achievable. I have taught these exams for many years so I know how they work and how you can do well in them. We will work closely with the syllabus and go through some secrets of exam technique to make sure you get a top grade.
Alternatively, if you're wanting to learn languages for travel or business purposes (or just for fun!) we can tailor the lessons 100% to suit your needs. I also teach courses to adults from beginners to advanced and I always tailored to each student's need. I also teach English to foreigners to achieve the Cambridge Examinations ( A1 to C1).
I effectively deliver and plan online outstanding lessons and the feedback that I have received from parents, pupils, and adult learners have always been very stimulating. I strongly believe in the student centered-approach as always shown in my lesson plans. I believe that all students are individuals with very specific needs so differentiation has always been at the forefront of my teaching practice. I find it very important to address any students’ needs in order to get the best potential out of every single student. I am successful in establishing high expectations of behavior in the classroom whilst still developing positive relationships with my classes.
I love online teaching as well as face to face. I have been doing online experience for the last 5 years and I have helped most of my students to achieve an excellent language level. I use Google Meets, Google Classroom, or even Skype for online teaching. I generally send and post great, fun, and genuine resources so that the student can access them easily and successfully. There are so many fun online resources that I could provide you to enhance your language skills, especially in Speaking; what a great way to speak the language with a native speaker! You will also gain a broad cultural awareness and your fluency and pronunciation will speed up!
Contact me and ask what it is that you need and I will make sure you will get the best of your language skills!
On the other hand, I am a 200hr yoga certified instructor for the last 2 years and I can give you online 1-1 lessons from beginners to more advanced practitioners. I can also give the online yoga class via zoom to you and your whole family! If you have children, you will be glad to know that I have trained to teach kids yoga and I have been organizing yoga workshops in primary and secondary schools.
I have been teaching as a private tutor in the private education sector independently and through agencies across Hampshire for over fifteen years. I tutor full time and this is my business and full time career. Therefore, unlike many teachers who do a few private lessons here and there, I am fully committed and can spend all of my time preparing lessons and focusing on just my private students. I have taught children who are being home schooled, pupils who need some one to one tuition, group tuition, helped to run successful revision courses through an agency and prepared pupils for exams such as Common Entrance, GCSE's and SAT's (all of which I have had successful results with and have kept a record of.)
I have experience of working with several learning difficulties as well as behavioural problems.
I have taught in several schools across Hampshire and other areas of the country.
I am extremely familiar with The National Curriculum, different syllabuses and the variety of examination boards that schools use #/k#and stick to following these.
I have a firm, fun but fair approach to tuition and encourage pupils to work to the best of their ability through praise and reward. I always follow up lessons with advise on what areas need to be improved upon, followed by a positive and encouraging remark about the pupil's work so that confidence is not lost.
I enjoy providing parent's with continual progress reports after each session and offer advise as and when it is needed. I am happy to provide references on request.
I always offer an initial assessment before sessions commence so that I can get a general idea of how I can help the student, and for the student to see whether they like my teaching style. After the assessment, lessons are carefully planned and prepared to meet each individual's needs/requirements. Continual support via e mail is offered (especially for those special cases like exam times, which as we all know can be very stressful for the parent and the student.)
English (ESOL)- I have Cambridge CELTA qualification and also I'm a student of TESOL and Linguistics at Bishop's Grosseteste University in Lincoln.
Turkish (as a second language)- I completed a PTLLS (Preparing to teach in the Life Long Learning Sector) course to be able to teach Turkish.
I am a qualified teacher (QTLS) with a continual ‘outstanding’ track record by governing bodies such as ‘Ofsted’, a graduate chartered psychologist (BPS), and a professionally registered residential care worker (SSSC). I was honoured with a 1st in Masters Level 7 ‘Introduction to Art Psychotherapy’, and am predicted a 1st in both counselling skills, and education and information management specialist courses, as to gain COSCA and CILIP qualifications.
In addition to my nationally recognised qualifications in psychology, sociology, and education, I have extensive training in applying; cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational questioning, psycho-social practices, positive behaviour support, and pro social behaviour support models. Most recently, I have completed courses in tackling exam stress and emotional based school avoidance via British Psychological Society. I have certified training experience in health and safety, first aid, mental health first aid, safeguarding, equality and diversity, fire marshalling, manual handling, cyber security, coding, desktop publishing, and all major www.*** and Microsoft software. Furthermore, I have language proficiency certifications in Chinese (Mandarin), British Sign Language, and am conversational in Gaelic (Scottish).
My professional roles include teacher, key worker, residential social support worker, and trainee educational mental health practitioner with world leading organizations such as NHS, Priory Health Group Juilliard, Nord Anglia, New College Nottingham, UK Carnival Arts Centre, and YouPress. My wide experience of working in supportive environments with children, young people and their families includes residential and/ or care facilities, youth centres, clinical centres mainstream, and specialized schools such as pupil referral units and boarding schools. Furthermore, my voluntary work with ShoutUK as a telecounsellor, ambassador for National Autistic Society, horse therapy for autistic children with Shanghai Equine Centre further highlight my commitment to growth, development, equal opportunities and high-quality services and support for children.
I have worked in a local secondary school for five years, and as Assistant Subject Leader in English for three years.
I currently teach the GCSE AQA Language and Literature specifications as well as A Level AQA English Language and Literature.
I qualified as 'Outstanding' in my teaching practice through the University of Birmingham's SCITT programme. I have since worked in a local secondary school and regularly receive 'Outstanding' observations.
Before teaching in a secondary school, I qualified in tTeaching English as a Foreign Language' (CELTA qualification) and taught English in Seville, Spain.
I offer bespoke tutoring and have been tutoring intermittently for nearly eight years.
Marina holds a Master's degree in Education with English and Psychology and has 20-year teaching experience. She specializes in tutoring English at various levels for all age groups both in-person and online. She teaches General English courses, English for Specific Purposes and English for exams (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exams, PTE). She is also an interlocutor and assessor on the exams.
Marina is an enthusiastic and passionate teacher whose background as a psychologist has influenced her ways of finding an individual approach to each student. She tailors her classes to her students’ individual needs and supports them in achieving academic success by maintaining their engagement and building their confidence in meaningful ways that work for them so they can improve their performance in international exams.
Marina has an extremely friendly and warm approach to students and she believes that establishing a positive rapport with them helps discover the most beneficial way of learning.
Hello there,
I'm Tania, born and raised in the heart of London.
I have over 6 years of teaching experience and I also live what I do. I am very passion about helping other to succeed, learning and developing as much as possible.
