BA Modern Languages and Interpreting
TEFL Certified
Enhanced CRB Certificate
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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French, Russian and Modern Greek up to A-level, as well as English as a foreign language.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I studied French, Russian and Interpreting at Sheffield University, and graduated with a 2:1 and a Distinction in spoken French. I have A-levels in English literature, French, fine art and Modern Greek. I also have a TEFL qualification, which I passed with Distinction.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have two years' experience of teaching and tutoring English as a foreign language to all ages and levels.

How much do you charge?
I charge £20 per hour, plus travel expenses.

Where do you teach?
I prefer to teach at students' homes. I live in north London, but I’m happy to travel to any area of London.

When are you available?
I am available in the evenings and at weekends.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and levels.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have an enhanced CRB certificate.

Where and with whom did you train?
I received my degree from Sheffield University. As part of my degree I studied at the University of Rennes 2 in France, the University of Athens in Greece and the Benedict School in Russia. It was at the Benedict School in Saint Petersburg that I gained my TEFL qualification.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I’m currently tutoring a French student at an English university, who needs guidance with her MA dissertation and pronunciation in spoken English.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Learning a language can enrich your life in so many ways! From learning about grammar to exploring foreign films, music and literature, I aim to make each lesson as diverse as the students I teach. The beauty of tutoring is that the lesson can be sculpted to meet the needs and aspirations of each individual student.
As a keen and experienced linguist, I feel it is my duty to promote language-learning to all ages. Speaking a foreign language is an invaluable asset which builds confidence, and I believe the best way to nurture improvement is through private tuition.