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If you’re concerned about your child’s academic progress, then I’m confident that I can help you. Your concerns may be down to your children:
• missing lessons due to the Covid-19 pandemic;
• having difficulty with a particular aspect of a syllabus;
• needing to improve results and grades.
I've established a reputation as a friendly, informal teacher whose cheerful and patient style helps even the most nervous and shy students. This enables them to relax, enjoy the lessons and make steady progress.
I joined the Government's National Tutoring ("Catch-up") Programme in 2020.
In recent years I've also taught a number of students with (mild) Special Education Needs, including autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia and cerebral palsy.
I've previously held memberships of both the Institute of Statisticians and the Society of Editors, so am well versed in both Numeracy and Literacy.
NB Have had problems uploading DBS Certificate here, but it's valid and the Update System too. (Can show in person or on-screen.) Numerous testimonials via my website at www.weybridge-home-tutor.co.uk
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Get good at French!
I am a fully qualified French native teacher, with over 12 years experience teaching in an outstanding London school and tutoring. I have also worked as an AQA examiner and I have a master's degree with a teaching French as a foreign language specialism and a PGCE.
I specialise in teaching Y10 and Y11 (KS4) as well as Y12 and Y13 (KS5). I can help students prepare efficiently for their French exams (IGCSE, GCSE, Alevel).
I teach via skype/zoom.
Every lesson will be engaging and include listening, reading, writing and speaking. Learning materials will be provided and sent by email after each lesson.
I will assess level and learning needs and devise a programme to support progress.
Homework support also available. I will support your children with their language lessons and ensure that they do well in their exams and reach their full potential in French!
PRICES:
£50 per one hour online lesson
Book 4 online 1 hour lessons for £170
Special summer term offer of 4 lessons for £160 to get ready for the next academic year.
I can teach up to 2 students at the same time at no extra cost if you want your child to learn with a friend and lower the costs of tuition. This offer exclusively applies to students of the same age/level.
I am based in Camberwell and Holland Park but I teach mostly online.
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A native French speaker who is a language lover, I have studied about 7 languages in my life, hence the homework help I can give in Spanish, Italian and German. I've learnt modern Greek, Latin and Albanian too. Now learning Japanese. I have experience with diplomats and corporate people from the City and with children and adults with special needs, Asperger's and learning difficulties. I did my teacher training in 2001-2002 after 2.5 years of being a French assistant in London schools. I starting private tuition in 1999.
I am an empathic and patient tutor who uses intuition in my teaching. I don't have the same method for everyone as my students are all different.
I also offer coaching for clients who needs life advice, especially life changes and challenges.
I enjoy teaching German and French and am based in Clapham in South London. I teach ONLINE ONLY - it works very well for one-to-one lessons and avoids the problems inherent in getting to a venue! It also means that you can take your lessons, even when you're away from home.
I have a PGCE (Post-graduate teaching certificate in Education) in German and French. I have been tutoring for the last 8 years, with considerable successes among my GCSE students, who all improve by several grades - usually mostly to Level 8's and 9's.
I am bi-lingual in German and speak excellent French. I conduct lessons in French or German right form the start. Adult learners are very welcome: I teach adult students who work for overseas companies, have German or French partners, or need to pass language exams in order to live and work abroad.
Before we start, we will discuss your goals, class frequency and the time you have available for homework between classes. I offer a free, no obligation half hour conversation and assessment, so that I can suggest how we best proceed. If you are happy we can start straight away!
Do book a video appointment if you would like to find out more or get started.
I am a passionate linguist and qualified teacher, offer French, Spanish and German to gcse, including exam technique guidance. I can also tutor introductory/conversational with cultural input in Italian, Japanese and Korean.
Teaching is my third and final career and I love it. I have over 25 years experience of helping students of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. I am a qualified teacher with 14 years in classrooms, teaching English and law, and I'm also a qualified journalist and solicitor. I found school very challenging myself, so I completely understand why many very bright students don't do as well as they could at school. The truth is, school isn't always the best place to learn. The current situation means that by September, most of the current cohort of students in year 10 are not going to know what has hit them. GCSE has become increasingly difficult since 2008 and the 2015 reform means that it is exceedingly difficult to get above grade 6. I anticipate that this year's year 11 cohort hoping to study English at A level will be similarly shellshocked. The gap between GCSE and A level is enormous and even students with a predicted grade 8 or 9 are likely to find the A level daunting to say the least. I offer one to one support online using facetime, zoom and Google docs for students able to type.
I also offer small group preparation for both next year's GCSE and A levels in both language and literature to ensure that in September they hit the ground running. These sessions are done using zoom or at my home in Ealing. Tutoring Experience:- Since 1998 I have helped literally hundreds of students to:-
* achieve grade A/A*/9 in GCSE English both literature and language;
* get into a wide range of top London schools both private and selective grammar schools including St Paul's Girls, St Paul's Boys, Henrietta Barnett, Tiffin Girls, Eton, UCS, as well as Merchant Taylor, Godolphin and Latimer, Haileybury, Hampton, John Lyons, Notting Hill and Ealing, Kew House, St James', Kings College Wimbledon, Haberdashers Askes, St Helen's Northwood, Northwood College, Royal Masonic, Habs Girls, Harrow School, Northbridge House, St Augustines, Brighton College and Latymer Upper * win scholarships to Harrow School, UCS Northwood College and Notting Hill and Ealing High. I also help children aged 4 and above who are struggling with English, French or maths. In 2019 I had five GCSE students who attend state private schools, and three who attend private schools including St. Pauls Boys; six 11+ primary students and four home-schooled students aged 7, 12, 14 and 16.
I am pleased to say that out of the 8 GCSE students, 7 got grade 9 for both English language and English literature. The other student got 9 for literstliterature for language As for my 11+ students, in February this year all 6 of them got places at their first choice schools which were NHE, Latymer Upper, Kew House, Tiffin Girls, Henrietta Barnett and Northwood College. I also see several adults on a regular or ad hoc basis, for example Claudette who is 58. Initially I helped her with GCSE English in 2016. I then supported her during her Access course. She's now halfway through her degree in physiotherapy at Birkbeck.
Background information:- My first teaching experience was as a volunteer, teaching Adult Literacy from 1985-1987 while working as a freelance journalist.
When I completed my LPC in 1994 I started tutoring law while waiting for a training contract to manifest. Halfway through that training contract I realised that I preferred working as a tutor to working in law and left law.
From 1995-97 I taught at a local boys preparatory school - Durston House - while completing my vocational training part time as a solicitor. I began tutoring fulltime in 1998 when I realised that although working in the law is fascinating, it's not a lifestyle I want, and I have been tutoring ever since. From 1999 to 2012 I was teaching English fulltime in a sixth form college which specialised in English at all levels from Functional Skills and IELTS, to academic English i.e. GCSE, Access, and A Level language, literature and lang/lit. I continued to see a few private students, and in 2012 I returned to fulltime tutoring. Ad hoc help:- Apart from tutoring, I also help adult students with their theses and dissertations, teach them how to edit their work properly, how to ensure that they are not straying off topic, and how to improve their vocabulary and expression. I can do this online or face to face. Help with personal statements, applications for research grants and CVs is available face to face or via Google docs. Children- and adults- with disabilities:- In the last 22 years I have taught literally thousands of students and many of them have had disabilities including deaf students, visually impaired students and students with cerebral palsy, as well as students with learning difficulties including AS, APD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and ADD/ADHD. I have studied the growing problem of both ESOL and native speaking English students who have difficulty in drawing inferences from what they read. My method of teaching uses a very carefully selected range of texts to focus on intensely in order to determine whether further investigation is appropriate. I am not qualified to diagnose autism but I have successfully taught many students on the spectrum. Tutoring Approach:- Alongside teaching, I have studied the psychology of learning and have many tools at my disposal to teach the skills that today's students and job seekers need. If you are struggling in school, college or university, it is not your fault. My job is to ensure that you do not need a tutor as quickly as possible while offering ongoing support if necessary. I believe that given the right atmosphere, attitude and support, anyone can succeed. A stressful environment makes learning almost impossible, so my lessons are extremely relaxing. Students are usually amazed at how fast the time passes. At the end of the session I ensure the student understands everything covered in that session, and may ask for the student to complete an appropriate length homework to bring to the next session. My motto is "self talk determines destiny" and I help students to unlearn the idea that they can't do something. My approach is first to ensure that I am the right tutor for the student. The first session is designed for the student (and their parents) to assess me, as well as for me to work out the student's current level of ability and their learning style. In subsequent sessions the most important thing is to ensure that the student has no gaps in their understanding of the subject and what is required. So I always begin at the beginning and usually students progress very quickly through the first phase. Once they are reasonably confident and have caught up with their school's expectations, I begin to stretch them, at their own pace. I believe that students want to do well but are self-conscious and dislike asking for help at school as it makes them feel stupid. Lack of basic understanding results in lack of self confidence which can easily develop into becoming withdrawn or disruptive in class, or hating the subject. It is quite easy to turn the student's attitude around once they realise that they can succeed, so I do a lot of confidence building exercises and use praise and humour to help them see what they are doing wrong and what they are doing right. As a result of this, their self esteem is enhanced and they become more willing to contribute in class and take risks, rather than sitting in the back of the classroom praying for the time to pass. I use my own resources which I have developed by studying assessment criteria and objectives of all of the boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC) as well as the specifics of GCSE and IGCSE. For 11+ and CE I use a wide range of texts that are demanding and lend themselves to students learning how to explore linguisruc effects. I prefer to tutor at the student's home because I think students feel more secure and relaxed in their own home, however students can of course, come to me if this suits them better. Parents are welcome to sit in on sessions as long as the student feels comfortable with that. I am always happy to consider teaching friends at the same time to keep costs down (max group size 4 students), and am happy to negotiate an appropriate rate for group sessions. Such sessions take place in my home. Please note the following:- 1. I charge a supplement of £7.50 to travel upto 3 miles as well as a residents parking ticket if necessary or reimbursement for parking costs;
2. I require a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation or payment in full (except for travel time) under all circumstances including sudden illness.Whenever possible I will offer a session later in the week but this is not always possible.
3. On Sundays I only teach from my home;
4. For distances beyond 3 miles radius of my home, the minimum session is an hour and a half. This can be shared between siblings, or between subjects eg maths and English, maths and French or English and French;
5. For distances beyond 5 miles radius of my home, I charge for one hour of my time, or an uber in both directions, whichever is cheaper, instead of £7.50. These sessions are also a minimum of an hour and a half, which can be shared between siblings or subjects;
6. All GCSE and A level students are welcome to send me essays of upto 1000 words to comment on between sessions. There is no charge.for this service. Finally, if you would like references from current or previous students (or their parents) please just ask.
Reviews from previous students:-
From First Tutors.com (2010 to present)
• Anh Le: 07/02/2020 - Primary (Up to 11 years) English tuition
Rating: 4/5
Comments: She is punctual and nice tutor but her teaching method is not suitable for us. Thank you for spending time with us.
• Catherine Burden: 16/11/2019
Rating: 5/5
Comments: We have found Laura to be excellent. Our son really looks forward to his lessons with her. Catherine, mother of Freddie aged 9. Maths tuition for 10+ entrance exams.
• Emma Newton: 16/11/2019
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Laura is a fabulous tutor, who has reawakened my sons love of literature and is doing an excellent job of preparing him for his GCSE English exams. She is also extremely reliable and a pleasure to communicate with. Highly recommended.
Emma, mother of Jude aged 16. GCSE English language and literature. Predicted grades 8+ literature and 7+ language. Jude was entirely home schooled for the last 15 months of GCSE. His grades at his school were borderline 3/4 for both literature and language. We are using the summer holidays to get a head start on A level Literature as he will start college in September 2020
• Tomoko Taketsume: 16/10/2019 - Secondary (11 to 14 years) Entrance Exams tuition
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Thank you so much for fulfilling saturday morning for my sun!
Tomoko, mother of Taichi aged 11, taking 12+ exam to move from the Japanese system to a selective English school. Taichi succeeded in the entrance exam for St Benedicts. Taichi took the exam 3 months after moving to London from Japan.
• Genet Mengisut: 30/10/2019 - Primary (Up to 11 years) Entrance Exams tuition
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Laura has made my child independent and extraordinary. She has developed his skills in comprehension and creative writing.I would reccomend Laura.
Genet, mother of Yafet (achieved 10+ full 100% UCS scholarship) Creative writing tuition.
Reviews from The Tutor Pages.com (now known as Superprof) 2011-2018
• Rita:
Thank you so much Laura. 1. for the lessons obviously! 2. the support & companionship you've shown to Louis and 3. moral support for us. He got A+ for English!
Rita, mother of Louis, successful 13+ candidate for Harrow School
• Carmela:
Rob got his A+ thank you. He absolutely loved his stint at the Sunday Times over the summer holidays. Thank you so much for organising that, it's given him a new lease on life and really helped to motivate him for starting his AS course.
Rob, 16 I helped with GCSE French and English literature. He got A* for both 2016
• Marie:
Hi Laura, just to let you know. I got my uni results and I got a 2:1!!! Thank you soo much for helping me and guiding me. Seriously I don't know what I would have done without you! Xxxx
Marie, 21, I helped her with English and Mdfua studies A level and throughout her Llb degree. She's now a qualified solicitor. 2014
•Sidney's mum, Julie:
Sidney came top in the whole year for English and has his place at St Paul's. Thank you. Can you help Elliot?!
Sidney, 12+ successful candidate for St Pauls Boys, 2016
• Amy's mum,Trish:
You have made a big difference to Amy's work and confidence, for which I am eternally grateful. She now has her grade and can do A levels!Xx
Amy, English language and literature 2015
• Emma, mother of Peter (2012) and Alex(2014) and Michael (2016):
Peter and Alexandra do not think they would have got the grades they did without your help and guidance. Alex commented that you really helped her with how to answer the questions to time more effectively and how to interpret the poetry in particular. Peter really benefited from you teaching him how to look at things in a different way, You gave him the confidence to write which he didn't have before.
Thank you so much for your help at the last minute. Michael got A for Literature and A for language.
•Shivam C, December 2013 successful applicant to Princeton:
Laura helped me with all the essays over whole weekends perfecting the essays. We were working in a very short time-frame. She was always very patient. Her calm demeanour and attention-to-detail was a huge aid for me to get into Dartmouth College (best undergraduate teaching in America). I would recommend anyone to get Laura to help them with any essays they have. She would be equally splendid as a teacher in English writing skills or grammar, and I am very glad that I had the opportunity to work with her.
/ Alexa A.
Bonjour! I am a highly experienced and passionate French tutor from Quebec, Canada offering customized lessons for students of all ages and levels in London, UK. I can also over conversational French practice to people and/or businesses. With over 4 years of teaching experience, I can help you achieve your language learning goals in a fun and engaging way. Lessons can be 30 minutes to 1 hour long.
I’m a French Tutor, CNED. Еxam preparation GCSE/ DFLE/A level. Adults conversation.
French tutoring - Barnet/ Enfield/ Finchley London, UK.
Brought up in Belgium, French is my mother tongue and decided to pursue A-levels education and degrees in England. I’m available to help anyone with difficulties with French as a subject at school and/or conversational practice and learning
I am a fully qualified French & German teacher of 16 years (BA (hons) & MFL PGCE). I tutor online via Zoom. I offer weekly or ad hoc sessions which can be 1:1 or in groups up to 4 ranging from 30 mins - 2 hours. Sessions are weekday evenings from 4-9pm.
I'm currently Head of MFL in a Malaysian international school. I've been teaching for almost 30 years, not only in Kuala Lumpur but also in London, Oxford, Brighton and Kenya. I can offer personalised assistance with exam preparation, as well as speaking practice, grammar tuition, help with essay-writing and listening & reading practice. Exam-age students might need help with specific issues while other students might simply like to keep themselves ticking over with speaking practice. Whatever the needs of students, solutions can be found to aid progresssion, achievement and enjoyment.
French lessons in London, UK.
I'm Head of Languages in a school in London and have 15 years of experience in teaching in different schools, as well as private tuition. I'm qualified and have experience in several exam boards. Native French speaker!
Bonjour, I have been a french tutor for 23 years in London and worked for language agencies and www.*** was also a licensee of the "Le club Francais" so I am experienced with primary school level too. I teach all and all ages from beginners to advance level. I teach and train students for their GCSE and A levels I developed an easy way to learn french grammar via memo technics as it's the harder part of learning french. Most of my students are surprised to be able to converse in present past and future tense within 3 months As a native of France I can teach you French to advanced level focusing on the following. All my lesson is taught in very communicative way as I truly believe is the only way to be fluent.
French and English lessons in South/East London, UK.
French lessons in South Croydon, UK.
I have been teaching in London for over 20 years now. My GCSE results have always been outstanding. I am passionate about teaching and my students enjoy my lessons .I have a wide range iof experience teaching students of different ages in secondary school. I offer the first lesson free
I tutor face to face and use Skype, Zoom and Google Meet to teach my tutees.
I have been teaching in secondary, primary and prep schools with over 10 years experience at all of these stages.
I have been teaching in my current post in a prep school in West London for six years.
I tutor French, German and offer preparation towards the 4+ and 13+ assessments.
I am DBS checked and on the update service.
I am a native French speaker, based in London, who has over 27 years experience of tutoring business and private individuals, and groups at all levels levels. I initially trained and worked with Berlitz, and later set up my own company company. I have held contracts with large blue chip clients such as Astra Zeneca, British Rail, and Cross Channel Catering, as well as with SMEs and small business owners owners. I have also worked with companies such as Rhone-Poulenc and VISA when undertaking contracts for other language schools schools. I adapt my teaching style according to the needs and goals of the students, I have a collaborative style which aims to build students' confidence very quickly, so that they both progress rapidly, and find the process rewarding and enjoyable.
My degree in Mathematics and Statistics indicates an appropriate level of subject proficiency, which has been consolidated and extended throughout my teaching career. My experience demonstrates that I have the expertise and drive to deliver a robust Mathematics curriculum up to A-Level. Specifically, I can analyse statistical information and decide what action to take; meet deadlines and handle several projects at once; deal tactfully with children of differing backgrounds; and persuade and motivate staff to play their full part in team activities. I have gained these skills from the analytical nature of my degree, together with the organising and team work which has been important part of my work experience as Head of (and previously teacher of) Mathematics. My commercial experience, detailed in my application form, is also cogent to my ability to organise, audit and improve business models.
My experience as Director of Learning for Mathematics involved managing a team of eight staff, chairing regular departmental meetings, providing leadership and overseeing ongoing professional development. My role also involved creating new policies and procedures for the Mathematics Department. As a Tutor, I provided training for Newly Qualified Teachers, helping them to plan lessons and offering them strategies for effective classroom management.
As the Gifted and Talented (G&T) Coordinator, my duties included identification of the Gifted and Talented students by looking at KS 2, 3 & 4 data and registering them with the Association of Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY). I represented Dunraven School at the Gifted & Talented Lambeth Borough meetings for two years.
I have been trained to teach Mathematics up to ‘A’ Level and have successfully taught the full ability range. My use of differentiated materials in the classroom has aided my teaching in developing the students’ knowledge and grasp of mathematical concepts. I encourage the use of Information Technology whenever the curriculum lends itself to the effective use of computers. I have used software packages such as SuccessMaker and Headstart to improve students’ numeracy and literacy skills. Through the use of displays and cross curricular activities I have promoted and developed an awareness of Multicultural Mathematics. I speak fluent Urdu, Hindi and French which has proved to be a real asset to students who are comfortable with these languages, whilst retaining English as the prime medium of instruction and understanding.
My experience at Key Stage 3 has included the implementation of a number of exercises designed to support the learning of mathematical concepts in Using & Applying Mathematics, Number and Algebra, Shape and Space and Data Handling. At KS4 & KS5, I consistently organise extensive revision classes during the Easter holidays and half-term breaks to help students to achieve their full potential in Mathematics. I introduced the early GCSE Maths entry at Dunraven for the very able and facilitated stretching the most able students further by doing an extra GCSE in Statistics and Additional Maths. This has proved to be very successful, making the Maths Department one of the strongest at Dunraven.
My contribution to wider school activities include: the role of Form Tutor, organising assemblies, educational visits and Activity Week events, which included making a short film with the students which was subsequently broadcast on Zee television. Acting as an Ed-Excel GCSE Examiner for the past five years has also been very beneficial to both students and the department. I also acted as an Examiner for the GCSE Urdu & Hindi Oral examinations. My work has been recognised and covered by a number of specialist teaching magazines as well as the BBC. Specifically, such product has covered my classroom practice, encouraging undergraduates to join the teaching profession.
I am currently teaching Mathematics up to A Level standard at one of the top independent schools in London.
Hello! As a French and Spanish tutor, I offer a personalized and effective approach to language learning. With over 20 years of experience teaching both languages to students of all ages and backgrounds, I have developed a comprehensive teaching style that caters to each individual's unique needs and learning style.
My lessons are interactive and engaging, designed to keep students motivated and interested in the language. I incorporate a variety of learning techniques such as conversation practice, grammar drills, and vocabulary exercises to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the language. I have a vast selection of resources, both printed and online which we can use, or I am happy to work with any textbooks that you have as well.
I have extensive experience preparing students for various UK exams, including GCSEs and A-Levels. I also teach adults French and Spanish for travel or work.
I am a patient and encouraging teacher, dedicated to helping students reach their language learning goals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, I will work with you to create a customized lesson plan that meets your specific needs and objectives.
So why should you choose me as your French or Spanish tutor? I am passionate about teaching and truly care about the success of my students. I have a proven track record of helping students improve their language skills and achieve their goals. With my expert guidance and support, you can feel confident that you will make progress in your language learning journey.
Please feel free to ask me any questions you have, and I will be happy to answer!
I taught French and German for 30 years in London secondary schools before taking early retirement in December 2019. Since then, I have been offering private tuition in French, German and EAL at all levels.
I have excellent testimonials from satisfied past and present clients. These can be made available on request and can be independently verified.
I have access to the most up to date materials and resources needed to successfully deliver GCSE, IGCSE, A level and IB tuition in both French and German.
I am a native speaker of German and took my degree in Germany. My PGCE was acquired at Goldsmiths' College, University of London. I have worked uninterruptedly for 45 years in British Secondary school, full-time until 2009. I have fulfilled various roles, Head of German, Head of MFL, Assistant Head for Assessment, Advisory Teacher for MFL and ICT, Advanced Skills Teacher and Mentor for a SCITT scheme. In 2007, the German Embassy recognised my work by awarding me the German Teacher of the Year certificate. I have also written or contributed to various textbooks published by OUP ('Zeitgeist') under the name of Maria Hunt.
I have very extensive experience of one-to-one coaching which I enjoy tremendously, and for the past ten years, I have been providing various translation services for scientific, cultural and commercial enterprises.
I am a Head of Faculty in a secondary school in South London. I have been teaching for the last 4 years and before that, I was a Language Assitant in a gramamr school and in a boarding school in Ascot. I have successfully helped all of my students to improve their speaking skills, especially when I was a Language assistant and I am keen to provide help and support to anyone who needs it.
