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Jarmila -Russian & Czech Lessons in Brighton, E Sussex

Jarmila Pomekacova Gold Member

Brighton, E Sussex (BN2) View on map
Last Logged In: 01 May 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: CR RH TN

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Rusistics at Charles University, Prague
PhD in Russian Didactics, Charles University, Prague; C1 Proficiency in Russian, Pushkin Institute, Moscow
Russian teachers' group in the UK, Sussex Russian Society, Institute for Learning; U3A
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Czech £20.00/hr
GCSE Russian £20.00/hr

Russian £20.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a very dedicated teacher who pushes „victims“ hard! You will have a struggle and then rewards. Fun comes last but comes for sure!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Russian & Czech languages and literature
(for Russian GCSE purposes I can prepare for Pushkin "The Queen of Spades" and Gogol "The Government Inspector" in detail; reading, translation, analyse, topics)
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have PhD in didactics of Russian from Charles University in Prague (1986). C1 Proficiency in Russian from The Pushkin Institute in Moscow (2010).
What kind of experience do you have?: I have more then 20 years experience in practical teaching (!) and various levels and nationalities, too! I have also worked for years as a guide and interpreter for tourist and also as an interpretor for Immigration services in the UK. In both languages.
How much do you charge?: I charge £20 one-to-one session 60 minutes. I would charge £30 for two-to-one and two would share the cost. £32 for three and three would share the cost. I would accept groups up to 6 people in my home.
I would charge for travelling time & fuel that, of course, would depend on area. I would not like to travel anywhere further then 1 hour from my area code; based on £10 per 1 hour of driving.
Where do you teach?: I prefer to teach at my place. If I have to travel I would charge for travelling time & fuel that, of course, would depend on area. I would not like to travel anywhere further then 1 hour from my area code; based on £10 per 1 hour of driving.
My area code is BN2 Saltdean in East Sussex and my nearest town is Brighton and Hove. I can help students from Brighton and Sussex University and local colleges.
When are you available?: I am very flexible. Any meeting can be discussed and arranged and regular continuation reassured. I have some courses commitments and these are the only times I cannot offer. At the very moment it is MO and TH but this can alter the next term. TU, WED, FRI I am fully flexible and I also can teach on Saturdays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I have been trained by Charles University to teach adults and students (age 17+). I have been teaching in England for 16 years and I have taought chiefly Adult Courses, Open Courses , Undergraduate students at US and some PhD students. Mainly UK nationals but some other nationalities as well. I have prepared 3 classes of Russian students for A2 Edexcel exam in Russian.
To teach some younger group can be discussed.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I have prepared students for each half and end of year exam at university and for final exam at university (Russian). I have also prepared 3 s]classes of Russian pupils for A2 Edexcel exam Russian. I have also prepared about 4 classes of the English Adults for GCSE, AS and A2 Russian.
I have prepared a future vice consul in the Czech republic for his mission.
I have also prepared an university senior lecturer for his work on Polisensky (great Czech historian).
I can prepare for the exam re Czech citizenship.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No, as I have not taught young children or vulnerable adults for some years.
The last time I had this certificate when I taught at Lancing College (about 5 years ago).
I also filled this certificate when I used to work for Immigration Authorities as an Interpretor. I am sure this can be dealt with if requested.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I would prefer to avoid teaching online as I do not believe this is a good way forward when it comes to languages. However, I can advise on links and useful sources and I can also set and check HW via e-mail. I can discuss issues via Skype.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Russian teachers group in UK. Sussex Russian Society. Institute of Learning. U3A.
Where and with whom did you train?: Please, see my educational background above.
Tell me about some of your current students.: Currently I have 4 private students (adults-professionals), two for Russian and two for Czech. The Russian learners are one upper intermediate (passed GCSE) and 2nd one is very advanced (Polish national). The Czech learners are one intermediate and one upper intermediate, both English nationals and truly dedicated.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Expect to work hard and only then to be rewarded! Please, do not hesitate and contact me, your issues can be always discussed!!!!Jarmila

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