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English (Foreign Language)
Up to 11 years (primary) - £18.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £18.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £18.00p.h.
A-Level or Highers - £18.00p.h.
Further/Higher (University) - £18.00p.h.
Adult/Casual learner - £18.00p.h.

Personal Description: I am a native English speaker currently living in the UK who enjoys the challenges of private tutoring. I have had a great deal of teaching experience as well as experience of living in other countries and in other cultures. My teaching in the UK has meant I have come into contact with students from over 60 different countries so am aware of the variety of needs and support required to help develop English skills.

Tutoring Experience: I have been teaching English as a Foreign Language for ten years both abroad and in the UK. I have taught all ages and abilities in the UK, the Netherlands, Thailand, Portugal and Mexico. I have taught business English, English as an Additional Language and exam preparation classes (e.g. Cambridge Proficiency, First Certificate, BEC). I have also trained teachers to support pupils who have English as an Additional Language. I have written and run my own Business English course for adults working with English clients in Portugal which included initial and final assessments of English levels. I have worked with pupils and students aged between 5 and 60 years old. I have had experience of giving private tuition in EFL and have a collection of resources and materials that can be used with all ages and abilities. I have also completed the IELTS examining course meaning I am a qualified IELTS examiner and am aware of the academic and general English skills required for that examination.

Tutoring Approach: I feel that individual tutoring is an appropriate way to advance levels in English as an Foreign Language and can be an effective tool for preparing for any examiniations. Having individual tuition is beneficial as work/materials can be tailored to suit specific needs. I believe that a private tutor needs to be flexible and adaptable, supportive with defined aims and targets and able to make lessons interesting and relevant to a student's needs.

Qualifications:

• ESOL/EFL/EAL Teacher
• Double Degree in English and International Education with TEFL Diploma
• Qualified Teacher Status (UK)

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes