Mary Thompson - EFL- Business English- 11+ and 13+ tutor in South London

English and European Literature BA (Hons)
Diploma in TEFL, Diploma in Freelance and Feature Writing, Certificate in Short Story Writing
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11+ exam £35.00/hr
13+ exam (Common Entrance) £35.00/hr
Business English £35.00/hr
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) £35.00/hr
Early Years Education £35.00/hr
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) £35.00/hr
Essay Writing £35.00/hr

IELTS £35.00/hr
Key Stage 1 English £35.00/hr
Key Stage 2 English £35.00/hr
Key Stage 3 English £35.00/hr
Proofreading £35.00/hr
University English £35.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a warm, encouraging teacher, who focuses on creating a relaxed atmosphere in order to build confidence and relieve anxiety. I try to use a number of different methods to help students to learn.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach English as a Foreign Language, Business English and prepare students for exams such as 11 +, 13+, Common Entrance, IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambridge exams. I have proofread several books and dissertations so am also able to provide assistance with this.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BA (Hons) in English and European Literature, introductory TEFL certificate, Diploma in TEFL, Diploma in Freelance and Feature Writing, Certificate in Short Story Writing.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching English on a freelance basis for almost eighteen years and have taught in a number of different countries including Japan, Australia and Italy. I have taught a wide variety of different people including Premiership footballers, businessmen, housewives, university students and children. I have a part time job at a private college of higher education in international business where I have taught several subjects such as General and Business English, Media and Communication and Global Challenges. I am currently tutoring children in English and Verbal Reasoning in preparation for the 11+ and 13+ exams with 90% of lesson time being spent on teaching knowledge, skills and techniques and expanding vocabulary and 10% on past papers.
How much do you charge?: I charge £35 per hour (minimum lesson length - 1.5 hours except for children's lessons which can be only an hour, in which case the price will be £40).
Please note that if you would like to study with a friend, the price would be £25 each per hour.
Where do you teach?: I teach at home and do home visits. I teach in South London and Central London.
When are you available?: Monday to Friday - 8.30 am - 8 pm Saturday 9 am - 3 pm

I also run intensive courses during school holidays if required.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: All ages and levels from young children to adults.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: IELTS, Cambridge exams, TOEFL, Eiken, 11+, 13+, Common Entrance exams.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: Skype - I charge £35 per hour (hour long lessons are fine).
Where and with whom did you train?: I read English and European Literature at the University of Essex, took an introductory TEFL course at the Language Centre of Guildford and a Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at the English Language Centre in London. I have also taken two writing courses and have a Diploma in Freelance and Feature Writing (the London School of Journalism) and a Certificate in Short Story Writing (Writer's News) and have studied Japanese to a high level, passing level 2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
I am a published writer (of articles and short stories) with a passion for words and language that I believe I can share with my students.
Tell me about some of your current students.: I teach a large number of students but am currently tutoring two Egyptian boys, one of whom has recently passed the entrance exams for the two schools he applied for (Trinity and Whitgift); four Russian children, (one has just been accepted to Latymer School and another to St Joseph's) and a young British boy who will soon be taking the 11 plus exam. I also teach native English speakers, looking to improve their language skills.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Learning English takes time but it is extremely fulfilling and can be life-changing. I love the language and look forward very much to sharing my passion with you.

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