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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
A level History,Theatre Studies and Politics; ESOL,IELTS,Special Needs; KS3/KS2 English/Maths.

Tell me about your qualifications.
C AND G 7303 PTTLS; CertTEFL; Theatre Thesis title: 'A Calling To Account - Iraq, Rail and Racism. Verbatim Theatre, the here and now';MA international relations. Dissertation title: The Ties that Bind Us. US foreign policy in central America in the 1980s; BA (with honours) Historical Studies. Dissertation title: Literature and Empire. Myth making and Imperialism; 3 A levels - Economics, History and English - and 8 O'levels including Maths and English; Various certificates in good SEN practice; Lifting and Handling. Further professional development ongoing.

What kind of experience do you have?
2002 - present ESOL/History/Theatre Studies/Politics/KS2-3 English/Maths and SEN TUTOR; 2011 ESOL TUTOR - present St Mary's Community Centre Sheffield; 2009 - 2011 York THEATRE Royal staged readings; 2009 -2011 Crucible THEATRE Drama workshops. 2009 - 2010 Yemeni Community Centre Sheffield ESOL TUTOR; 2008-present SAVTE ESOL TUTOR. 2006 - 2009 The University of Sheffield PhD researcher in drama Thesis title: 'A Calling To Account - Iraq, Rail and Racism. Verbatim Theatre, the here and now'; Presenting a paper on the Workers’ Theatre Movement; Submitting work on the MA Theatre and Society;Attending seminars and lectures by visiting speakers;Conducting interviews with theatre directors and associated professionals; Royal Shakespeare Company Drama workshops; University of Sheffield Drama workshops; 2003 - 2006 Rawmarsh Community School LITERACY and NUMERACY assistant. 1997-1999 Presented talks on Musical Theatre at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and other venues. 1997-1998 LITERACY and NUMERACYassistant for swfc's after school club. Published theatre reviews. Plays performed and short listed. Performed the odd stand up comedy routine too - Ahh!

How much do you charge?
£16 - £25 per hour. though, to be honest, I'm pretty flexible. Prices can be negotiated on a student by student basis depending on the number of hours, location or size of class. Tea, coffee and plates of chocolate biscuits can be negotiated too...... although I've recently discovered a fondness for blueberry muffins!

Where do you teach?
I'm based in Sheffield but can get around if required for I'm quite the adventurous type. I've worked in Rotherham and presently take a class in Thurnscoe - now there's a brave lad for you. Hey, I'm that courageous I've even had a night out in Don Vegas. But seriously.... have bus timetable can travel. South Yorkshire and beyond considered ( golden beaches preferred ).

When are you available?
Again, I'm pretty flexible and will consider any offer on a case by case basis. Weekends are not out of the question either but beware I'm a Wednesdayite so home games are sacrosanct.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
ESOL Entry Level 1/2/3 and over. A level History/Theatre Studies/Politics. SEN literacy/numeracy. KS3/KS2 English/Maths. Y7 through to adult. Adult learning. IELTS.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
A level History, Politics and Theatre Studies /ESOL/GCSE/Trinity/IELTS.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes. Enhanced. Renewed March 2011.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
A Wednesday season ticket holder. Opps, you said professional didn't you?

Where and with whom did you train?
Both Sheffield Universities and more recently Sheffield College with occasional sorties to Spain to make the odd theatre prop or two - my paper mache cows were something to behold! I once could say all that in Spanish.

Tell me about some of your current students.
ESOL students from across the world - Sudan, Kashmir, Pakistan, Turkey, Eritrea, Yemen and more recently Russia,Slovakia, Portugal, Estonia and Thailand. Science undergraduate from University of Sheffield. A level Theatre Studies, History and Politics students from local schools. Y7/Y3 English and Maths pupils. Adult learners.

Do you have a personal message for students?
Hi, my name's Pete and if you like what you've read so far, give me a call. If you still like me after that we'll arrange a meeting, mash a brew and start a lesson or two. All the best, Pete.

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