Nicholas Parkinson - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Tutor in South East London
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Nicholas Parkinson Silver Member
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: SE SW
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- English as a Foreign Language (EFL) £20.00/hr
Interview
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach English to foreign students or those just wishing to improve their English. I also provide Proof Reading services to school and university students.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a Level 4 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) from International House, London.
This is certified by the University of Cambridge.
I also have a degree in English Literature.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have been tutoring students in English as a Foreign Language for three years. I have just finished an interesting and intense project teaching English with the assistance of the 'Harry Potter' novels with a student travelling all the way from Japan! I work a lot as a proof reader on MA and Phd dissertations and as a researcher for (mainly) American writers. I have managed to combine the above with my own career as a writer.
How much do you charge?
I charge £20 for an hour.
Where do you teach?
I live and work in Forest Hill SE23. At the moment I have students in Dulwich and Sydenham but as I tend to cycle I can reach most places in South East and South West London including the boroughs of Southwark, Lewisham and Bromley.
When are you available?
I am flexible but I am very busy. I can timetable lessons around a students commitments. Available seven days a week.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages. My background is in journalism but I am also available if a student would like conversational practice. I can teach writing skill or preparation for exams. I have a wide variey of course materials available and the full range of text books. I teach all levels from beginners to advanced.
Do you have a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
No.
Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with International House, London.
Tell me about some of your current students.
I have several students at the moment. I am working with a beginner level student who is gaining confidence after starting with 'Hello' and Goodbye'. I have a Japanese student with whom I am analysing the texts of JK Rowling. I have just finished proof reading an LSE International History MA dissertation.
Do you have a personal message for students?
I am friendly and reliable and a great believer in the local community. I take great pride in avoiding the commute into central London!
Communication
I became a writer because I wanted to communicate something. I believe that all our communication has the same value. I became a teacher because I wanted to help other people communicate and I found that the number one concern students seemed to have was that they could not express themselves in...
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