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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Fashion Research, Illustration, Design, Pattern Cutting, Garment Construction, Fashion Studies in general, and give Careers Guidance.

Tell me about your qualifications.
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Teacher training)
Post Graduate Certifice in Fashion (for the creative Industries
BA Fashion, City and Guilds, A Levels Fashion and textiles etc

What kind of experience do you have?
10 years experience in the Fashion Industry, Design, Pattern Cutting, trend predicitions etc
17 year experience teaching at the above levels - 12 at The London College of Fashion

How much do you charge?
£30 -any travel costs to be discussed at the time of enquiry.

Where do you teach?
I would prefer not to teach at home initially, but would consider it for subsequent sessions. I'm happy to travel in the general London area. I live close to the Uxbridge Rd West Ealing. Nearest stations Ealing Broadway, Boston Manor or Hanwell rail. We can meet in a variety of place depending on your needs for space/resources.

When are you available?
Any days other that Tuesday - Thursday inclusive. So available Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon and any holidays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach predominantly FE/HE ie. National Diploma, HND, Foundation Degree and BA. I am Post graduate level trained and can tutor students to that level.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I have experience teaching from National Diploma/Extended Diploma thru' to Post graduate level

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

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
This works in a number of ways via E-mail. It could be a question and answer/ advice option with attachments submitted for problem solving etc.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I'm a member of the 'Institute for learning' which ensures amongst other things a regular updating of Staff Development skills and experiences.

Where and with whom did you train?
University of Westminster
River Island
Marks and Spencers

Tell me about some of your current students.
I'm currently teaching on both Btec Extended Diploma in Art and design (Fashion and Textiles) and BA (hons) Fashion programmes

Do you have a personal message for students?
It's a worrying time -if you''re having difficulty finding a style of Fashion Illustration for yourself, not sure where to go to find primary research, have problems selecting and sewing fabric, need help with Pattern Cutting a difficult style, or simple need to catch up 'cause of missed time -contact me, we can have a friendly chat and sort out your problems - possibly with only one or two sessions!

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'Don't worry!'
Subject: Fashion and Textiles
Tags: advice (general), fashion and textiles
Created: 04/01/2009