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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach all primary subjects and English, Drama and PE up to GCSE. I also coach martial arts/self defence (for all ages) in addition to Zen Meditation and Reiki (master).

Tell me about your qualifications.
I am a fully qualified teacher BA Ed Hon (QTS) and member of the General Teaching Council (GTC). I am also a 3rd Dan blackbelt in Shorinji Kempo (www.bskf.org) and a Reiki Master.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have taught in both the maintained and independent sectors, as well as teaching abroad (Japan). I have been Head of Department in both Drama and Physical Education. In addition, I have always coached extra-curricular teams and had many students attain sports scholarships at Common Entrance (CE).

How much do you charge?
£30 p/h for KS2 all else would be £35 p/h. Group sessions £25 p/h KS2, all else £30. Travel costs at the client's discretion. Initial consultation, no charge.

Where do you teach?
I am happy to teach at the client's home if this is more convenient (having two small children myself it may be less noisy!). At the same time, I am just as comfortable teaching in my own home if necessary. I live in Warwick, so the surrounding area of Stratford, Worcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove are all possible. I am happy to travel to Oxford, but this may incur greater costs.

When are you available?
School holidays and weekends are negotiable. At present all evenings are free apart from Mondays when I coach martial arts in Oxford.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Potentially all ages, depending upon requirements. At present I am teaching KS2 and 3 in several Bromsgrove Middle Schools.

Do you have a CRB disclosure certificate?
I have an Enhanced CRB certificate from November 2009.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
n/a

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am a member of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), Physical Education Association (PEA), Association of Rugby Coaches (ARC) and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS).

Where and with whom did you train?
St. Luke's College, University of Exeter

Articles

Relax Completely: Learn More Easily
Subject: Meditation
Topic: advice (beginners)
Created: 11/01/2010