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Which subject(s) do you teach?
English, French, Spanish, Maths

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a degree in French and European Studies from Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, and studied English, Spanish and Linguistics on my degree for which I attained a 2:1. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management in the Cultural Sector so I am a qualified librarian and information officer. I gained a Merit for this course. I am currently studying for the CELTA qualification at Harrow College which should finish in May. I will have had 6 hours of assessed teaching practice and have submitted four assignments.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have 11 years experience of teaching one to one and in small groups in English, French and Maths. I worked as a teaching assistant for two years, in two different schools both in this country and abroad. Also, I ran a homework club, a summer camp, and a summer school including teaching EFL and helping with English and Maths.

How much do you charge?
I charge £25 an hour for young children. From 11+-adult I charge £30 an hour, if its very far an extra £5. For university level work I charge £35 an hour.

Where do you teach?
I teach at my home in Edgware and in NW and N London. Also Central London.

When are you available?
I am available during the day in the week, and on Sundays. Also possibly some evenings, and school holidays.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach from 3-adult in English and French, and 3-Foundation GCSE (any age) in Maths.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
11+ 13+ GCSE A level

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

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can tutor online, I have a fast broadband connection on Skype.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
CILIP

Where and with whom did you train?
Harrow College

Tell me about some of your current students.
I tutor a mature student for Maths who is her late 40s who is training to be a teacher I tutor a 15 year old for Maths and English for GCSEs in both subjects and he has greatly improved since having tuition and gone up a set and is now studying literature as well. I tutor a 15 year old for French who is getting really good results (As and A*) in his assessments.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am a patient, motivated, kind, understanding individual who can help you improve your level. Tried and tested techniques, and lots of ideas and creativity.

Articles

The importance of good English
Subject: University English
Tags: courses at higher level, foreign learners, tefl, university english
Created: 21/01/2012