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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
A level history, drama and politics, ESOL, special needs - literacy/numeracy.

Tell me about your qualifications.
CERTTEFL. 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 and 8 O'levels including Maths and English. Various certificates in special needs.

What kind of experience do you have?
1998 - private tutor. 2009 - Yemeni Community Centre Sheffield ESOL tutor. 2008-2009 SAVTE English tutor. 2006 - 2009 the University of Sheffield PhD researcher in drama. 2003 - 2006 Rawmarsh Community School literacy and numeracy assistant. 1997-1998 literacy and numeracy assistant for swfc's after school club.

How much do you charge?
£20 -£26 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 or size of class. Tea, coffee and plates of chocolate biscuits can be negotiated too.

Where do you teach?
I'm based in Sheffield but can get around if required - I'm the adventurous type, you see. I've worked in Rotherham - there's a brave lad for you.

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.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
ESOL entry level 1 and over. A level history/drama/politics. Special needs literacy/numeracy. KS 3 english/history. Y7 through to adult.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
A level/ESOL/GCSE.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
yes. enhanced. renewed july 2010.

Tell me about some of your current students.
ESOL students from across the world - Sudan, Kashmir, Pakistan, Turkey, Eritrea and Yemen. Science undergraduate from University of Sheffield.

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, crack open a pack of jaffa cakes, have a brew and start a lesson or two. all the best, Pete.

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Such Fun!
Subject: English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Topic: recommendations (study materials)
Created: 26/08/2010