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Richard Brassington English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher (York)

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  • York (YO26) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 22 Jan 2012
  • Sex: Male
  • Can Travel To: DN HG LS
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  • Professional Qualification BA (Hons) 2:1 in Humanities (French and German)
  • Professional Qualification PGCE (French and German); CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 2011; RSA certificate in Special Needs (Literacy & Numeracy)
  • Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check Enhanced Disclosure certificate August 2010
  • Professional Membership York Hospital Radio
  • References References are available upon request

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Want to brush up your skills or start from scratch? Whatever level or duration, I am the tutor for you! My aim is to help you to help yourself - with lots of enthusiasm, encouragement, fun & laughter.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I help adults to improve their literacy and numeracy skills, and I teach French and German for business or pleasure, English as a Foreign Language, Acoustic Phonetics for language-learning and "Learning that LASTS" (a week-long course on how to help teachers make their programmes more learner-centred - based on the work of Jane Vella). I also facilitate parenting courses.
Tell me about your qualifications.
Apart from "O" and "A" levels, I have an upper second class honours degree in French and German, a PGCE, a TESOL qualification from Bradford College and a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) in 2011, an RSA qualification in Literacy and Numeracy tuition and certificates in linguistics. I also have a current enhanced CRB Enhanced Disclosure certificate.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught EFL part-time to individuals and groups at different levels for a number of years, including at the English Language Centre in York (www.elcyork.com). I have taught mainly French to individuals and to evening classes, also in York - including to some employees of Nestle relocating to Switzerland. In High Wycombe I have taught Phonetics, TESOL and "Learning that LASTS" for the European Training Programme (www.eurotp.org.uk).
How much do you charge?
My basic fee per hour is £25, but the first half hour is free (to try it out). If you have some friends who want to come along, just add them at only £5 extra per person. If I come to you, I will need to charge 50p per mile.
Where do you teach?
I teach in Acomb, York, but I am willing to travel in a radius of about 25 miles from where I live, including Doncaster, Leeds, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Selby and Pocklington. So I would be willing to teach in different areas of Yorkshire.
When are you available?
At the moment I am available during the week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. I am also available some evenings by negotiation.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach any age.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have an enhanced CRB disclosure certificate dated 11 August 2010.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I am willing to give some additional guidance by phone and email, to supplement face-to-face lessons.

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