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My students include those from Eton College, Merchant Taylors, Slough Grammar, Haberdashers 'Aske's Boys', Oxford University,Brunel University and St John Fisher to name but a few.

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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French from Primary, GCSE, AS/A2 Level Degree, Conversational and Business French.
I have a very flexible approach and my specialty is in accuracy of correct pronunciation of French.

AS and A2 Level Business studies
University Marketing
Interview Skills
University Entrance
Business Skills
GCSE and Business English
13+ Exam (Common Entrance)

Tell me about your qualifications.
B.A. Hons Marketing with French, Middlesex University
Certificate in French from Alliance Francais Paris, France
BTEC in Performing Arts, College of North West London
Chartered Institute of Marketing. (CIM)
Currently completing my PGCE
)A levels ( Irish Leaving Certificate
GCSE'S ( Irish Intermediate certificate )

What kind of experience do you have?
My students include those from Eton College, Merchant Taylors, Slough Grammar, Haberdashers 'Aske's Boys', Oxford University and St John Fisher to name but a few.
I have over 7 years experience teaching French to adults and children and teenagers.
I have over 20 years experience speaking fluent French and 5 years of them has been has been spent living in Paris, France.
I have a very flexible approach and use phonetic methods as my specialty is in accuracy of pronunciation.
All my lessons follow a detailed planned structure including assessment using higher level thinking skills, speaking, listening reading and writing and homework only if requested.
I have been teaching French to children from the ages of 2 yrs and adults up to 72 yrs either solely or within a group environment these include Reception, Primary, secondary, GCSE, AS/A2 levels, Degree conversational and Business French.

How much do you charge?
FIRST HALF HOUR COMPLIMENTARY (FREE) taster on first lesson booked.
So for example total cost for one hour on first lesson only:
£12.49 on ( GCSE )
£16.49 on ( AS and A2 level )

Plus 40per mile for travel from my UB7 address.
Discounts for groups wanting to learn together.


I have trained as a French secondary school teacher on a PGCE teacher training course and I have also lived in Paris for 5 years. Please see some of my references from my former students to verify my excellent teaching successes. I also have been a fluent French speaker for a number of years. and I am up to date with the UK educational system as I have taught in many secondary schools in London with up to 32 students and on a one to one basis too.
I explain exactly what each exam board requires as I am an expert on EDEXCEL, AQA, WJEC and OCR exam boards and fully up to date with their assessment criteria and examiners marking top tips.

Where do you teach?
I am currently teaching in St John Fisher School wher I teach French on a weekly basis.
I have also taught up to 32 students in various secondary schools in London.
I also teach in Business Premises and currently teach 12 adults French during their lunch breaks using structured lesson plans.
I can teach students in the privacy and comfort of their homes.
I have my own transport so therefore can travel to students homes and carry books, teaching materials and I use power point presentations from my laptop to engage students who are familiar with IT. I use visual, kinetic, auditory and aural methods to suit each individual.
I use tailored lesson plans to suit the individual with a detailed structure progressing to the desired level required.

When are you available?
I am very flexible as I am a full time private tutor / teacher, I work around my clients and am available mornings, afternoons and evenings 7 days a week.
I have over 6 years experience with exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC.
I also teach during school holidays and GCSE and AS/A2 level resits.
I currently teach French to students with dyslexia.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
18mths to 4 years Early Years Foundation French.
5yrs to 7yrs French club (KS1),
8yrs to 14 yrs Primary French club (KS2, KS3),
14yrs to 18yrs Secondary French GCSE, AS/A2 Levels (KS4, KS5).
Adults conversational French
Degree French
AS and A2 Level Business Studies
Marketing Degree level.
Interview Skills as I was a Head Hunter in Telecomms.
Supply Teaching in Secondary Schools in London

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
GCSE's
AS and A2 Levels
Degrees
University Entrance
13+

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes I have a current CRB as I teach in primary and secondary schools in London.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Skype webcam.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
GTC ( Teachers Association )
CIM ( Chartered Institute of Marketing )

Where and with whom did you train?
(PGCE) St Marys University College Twickenham, London.
BA Hons Business Degree with French at Middlesex University, London.
BTEC in Performing Arts College of North West London.
Certificate in French from Alliance Francais Paris, France
Head Hunter in Telecoms in Interview skills.
University Entrance preparation for BA Hons and PGCE.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I run a French club in a Primary School in Perivale, UB6. (10 students)
am currently teaching 28 students including children and adults and groups.
I have 7 GCSE French Higher Paper students from (Eton Collegeand Merchant Taylors etc)
I have 4 adult students on a one to one basis.
I teach a group of 8 adults at their work premises in SL
I also have 4 students doing AS and A2 French.
I have 4 students from (Oxford University) doing Marketing.
I also run 3 mini separate French clubs with 4, 3, 2 and I from ages 4 -11yrs)

Do you have a personal message for students?
Learn French from a very experienced fluent French speaking teacher BA Hons, CIM, (PGCE)

I make my lessons fun using music, games, dance and PowerPoint presentations from my laptop.

It is compulsory in all Primary schools in England for children to take up another language such as French so get ahead and get your child ready for the changes which are currently implemented in all primary schools since 2010.