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Adriana - Italian Tuition in Guildford, Surrey

Adriana

Guildford (GU1) View on map
Last Logged In: 26 Apr 2012
Sex: Female

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A-level Italian £32.00/hr
Essay Writing £32.00/hr
GCSE Italian £32.00/hr

Italian £32.00/hr
Proofreading £32.00/hr
University Entrance £32.00/hr

Personal Message: Highly experienced native, qualified Italian teacher. My field is mainly GCSE and A level.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Italian.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I am a native qualified Italian teacher with a degree in Italian, English and French from Rome University.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching Italian in the UK for many years at all levels from beginners to post grad and the third age. I have taught in schools, colleges of further education and universities. Currently, I am teaching fast track Italian at a sixth form college in a very prestigious local school. I also have much experience in private tuition. I have recently gone part time and would like to take on more work.
In the past I have also taught interpreting and translation. I am also very knowledgeable about Italian literature and current affairs.
How much do you charge?: £32 per hour. I would charge £50 for 2 hours. I can also teach small groups at an agreed rate.
Where do you teach?: At home in central Guildford.
When are you available?: All day Tuesday and Thursday. Other times by arrangement.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and levels but particularly young students wishing to take A level Italian
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: GCSE and A level
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes, from the school where I currently teach.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: N/A
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a UK qualified teacher.
Where and with whom did you train?: Rome University plus local UK schools.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I teach fast track Italian ab initio to A level in 2 years. My students are top linguists and very often they gain places to read Italian at Oxford and Cambridge.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Studying a language is hard work but very rewarding, particularly if the language is Italian ! My students all fall in love with Italian. When you put your heart in the language, you don't feel it's hard work.

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