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Nadia Salvisberg - GCSE English Tuition in Kingston, Surrey

Nadia Salvisberg

Kingston, Surrey (KT2) View on map
Last Logged In: 08 Mar 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: SW TW

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GCSE English £30.00/hr

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Which subject(s) do you teach?: GCSE English Literature and Language
(and possibly other levels)
Tell me about your qualifications.: BA English Literature
MA English Literature
studied in Oslo on a scholarship
What kind of experience do you have?: I have taught several pupils at GCSE level: we do newspaper analysis and comparison; creative writing; report, letter and essay writing. We spend the bulk of the lesson doing close readings of the set texts - I have helped pupils over a long stretch of time, and I have also helped students prepare for imminent exams.
How much do you charge?: £30 per hour
Where do you teach?: I usually come to your home. Ideally I teach in Kingston-upon-Thames, or the surrounding area such Wimbledon, Surbiton, Ham, Richmond. The main criteria is transport links rather than as-the-crow-flies distance.
When are you available?: I teach weekday after school - so 4.30pm until 8pm
Which ages and levels do you teach?: GCSE level
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No.

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