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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach English Language and Literature, French, German and Maths. I also provide adult literacy tuition and coach children on 11 plus and secondary school entrance exams.

Tell me about your qualifications.
After leaving St Albans High School for Girls in June 1999 with A-levels in French, German and Maths, I studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris and University College London, where I obtained my degree in French and German (BA, 2:1). I subsequently converted to law with BPP and completed the Legal Practitioners Course with a distinction in every exam, whereupon I completed a two year training contract with a magic circle law firm in London.

What kind of experience do you have?
I started my career in the City, working for six years as a Solicitor, specialising in financial law. A necessary skill as a solicitor is an ability to simplify complex legal issues into a manner which is readily understandable, and my passion for inspiring a love of learning prompted me to begin a career in teaching.

How much do you charge?
For one-on-one tuition I charge £25 per hour, with the exception of law or A-level tuition for which I charge £30. The first lesson is free, so that I can identify the areas with which you or your child need assistance and discuss common objectives, and I offer a 50% discount for each additional student in group lessons.

Where do you teach?
I can teach at my home in London. I am willing to teach at students' homes elsewhere in London for a small additional fee to cover my travel expenses.

When are you available?
I am available from 4pm to 9pm on weeknights and from 10am to 6pm on weekends. During the week, I may also be available earlier during the daytime, but would need to arrange this on a fortnightly basis.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach students of all ages!

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I prepare students for Law qualifications, offering home-schooled GCSE and A level Law courses for those students whose schools and colleges do not offer Law qualifications. I also teach GCSE English Language and Literature, GCSE English, GCSE French, GCSE German and Maths up to key stage 3. I provide coaching to help students to pass school entrance exams, and coaching on interview preparation for universities or jobs.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I hold an up-to-date CRB certificate, which is available on request. I allow parents to sit in on lessons as desired.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can provide tutoring online via Skype webcam and email.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Law Society.

Articles

Academic success: exam preparation and response
Subject: 13+ exam (Common Entrance)
Tags: essay, exam preparation, exam technique, multiple choice, strategy
Created: 08/08/2011