Nicholas Clayton's Tutor Profile (see if Nicholas is in your area!)

English
Up to 11 years (primary) - £18.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £18.00p.h.
GCSE or Standards - £20.00p.h.
Adult/Casual learner - £20.00p.h.

Italian
Up to 11 years (primary) - £18.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £18.00p.h.
Adult/Casual learner - £18.00p.h.

Entrance Exams
Up to 11 years (primary) - £18.00p.h.
11+ (secondary) - £18.00p.h.

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: Hello, my name is Nicholas and I am a friendly & diligent teacher working with secondary school pupils across the North West.

I originally studied Italian, Spanish & English Literature at Lancaster University, which took me to Italy for two years where I commenced my teaching career.

Passionate about teaching, I have since worked in state and private schools across England and Italy - mainly with secondary aged pupils. As well as whole-class teaching, I have a track record of successfully tutoring students from primary age (7 years +) through to adults in one-to-one settings.

I am a fully qualified secondary school teacher, registered with the General Teaching Council (GTC), and with an up to date police check (enhanced CRB). I completed my training in a Blackpool high school in March 2007 and recently undertook my final practice, teaching full time across the age range, in Ripley St Thomas Church of England High School, Lancaster's highly esteemed 11-18 faith school.

In June, I applied for and beat off experienced competition to be offered a full time post at the "outstanding" Dowdales School in the South Lakes, commencing September 2008.

Tutoring Experience: I taught English for the British Council in three secondary schools in Italy from 2004 until 2006.

In 2006, I worked as a teacher at Dean Close School in Cheltenham, Gloucester, one of the South West's most prestigious public schools. I was invited back to Dean Close in July 2007 as Welfare Manager and teacher, and was delighted to be asked back in 2008 to take on the additional responsibility of Brook Housemaster and teacher.

I have taught primary aged pupils whole class & small group (mainly Y5/6) in schools in North Yorkshire, Blackpool and Lancaster.

I have a wide-ranging experience of teaching Y7 - Y11 in secondary schools around the North West, particularly with classes preparing for Y9 English SATs and Y11 GCSEs.

I have been involved with the National Academy for Gifted & Talented Youth (NAGTY) since August 2004, and have worked with numerous 11-16 year old academy members, and consequently am aware of the issues some face (i.e. lack of challenge) in their regular schools – and would particularly welcome the opportunity to work with parents/ carers in creating “extension/ stretcher” lessons for their child.

Tutoring Approach: I do not believe that a good whole-class teacher automatically equates to an effective one-to-one tutor but, having had equal experience of the latter, I feel uniquely placed to decide the strategies that do and don't work when teaching one-to-one.

I am a professional and conscientious teacher that cares about his students - and really thrives on the increased confidence that many former tutees have gained (testimonials available). The student deserves ownership of their own learning, but by the same token, I won't be afraid to set increasing challenge and pace during lessons - ultimately enabling a student to achieve their personal best in school exams/ general academic development. I meticulously prepare lessons and, unlike some tutors who see their private lessons as a low priority in a busy school teaching schedule, I ensure I leave time to do so.

Most of my work during the past 4 years has brought me into daily contact with children & teenagers and, as a young teacher myself, I find it easy to build a professional rapport with this (sometimes challenging!) age group. Everything I do is guided by the belief that learning takes place more effectively when children are happy and feel secure. In a pupil-tutor setup, this is essential for accelerated learning to take place.

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) English with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - University of Lancaster
• Spanish & Italian (1st and 2nd year minor/major) - University of Lancaster
• Trinity College, London TESOL (cert) - Liverpool University
• A-levels - Spanish, English Literature, Business Studies & General Studies

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

Date Registered:	09/06/2007
Date Last Logged In:	18/09/2008
Total Amount Of Feedback:	1
Total Positive Feedback:	1     Av. 5.00/5.00

From Howard Plumb (5/5): Our son cannot wait for nicks arrival (he sits looking out of the window ) our son is dyslexic and has trouble with spelling, reading and remembering.quite a challenge i thought when i first meet nick(avery well presented young man)but in the words of or son nick as helped me more than my teachers and understands me. what more can we add our son is 13 years old Thanks nick from howard and lynn