Teaching qualification - PTLLS (Level 4)
Grade 8 in violin and piano
Enhanced CRB check (September 2011)
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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach French and music (piano and violin)

Tell me about your qualifications.
I have a French degree in International Business.
I also just completed a teaching qualification in lifelong learning (PTLLS - Level 4)

What kind of experience do you have?
I have been working as a French and a music tutor for 4 years.

How much do you charge?
For children and students up to GCSE, I do 45-minute sessions for £15.
For AS and A2, I charge £18 for one-hour sessions.
Adults tuition (including Business French) are £20/hour.
Music lessons are £12 for 30 minutes or £20 for an hour.

I teach from my home in Tattenhoe. If I have to go to the student's home, I charge a small additional fee according to the distance.

French Club for children in primary schools: from £3 to £5 per session (per child)

Where do you teach?
I teach both at home and at students' homes in Milton Keynes.

When are you available?
I am available all day weekdays and Saturday mornings.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and levels.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I help them prepare for their GCSE or A Level.
In music, I help them prepare for ABRSM exams

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

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained with the Milton Keynes Adult Continuing Education (MK ACE).
In music, I trained with a French conservatory in France. I am still taking regular piano lessons in London.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently have 6 students preparing for their GCSE/IGCSE and two doing French AS. 7 adults from beginners to advanced. 2 adults doing Business French. 3 children in KS2/KS3. I run 2 children French Clubs (KS1 and KS2) in local primary schools.
Some of my music students are preparing for ABRSM graded exams.

Update:
My students doing their first year of GCSE all had an A in their writing exams. One of them had her speaking exam and got an A*!
My music students passed their grades with very good results.

Articles

Regular practice is the key to success!
Subject: Piano
Tags: classical piano, learn to play piano, learn to play the piano, piano, piano practice
Created: 14/08/2011

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Subject: French
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Created: 05/07/2011

How to improve your speaking skills in French
Subject: French
Tags: advice (intermediate), brush up your french, french, french for holidays, gcse french, conversational french, kids french, brush up your french, a level french,, how to improve your french?
Created: 20/09/2010