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Spanish, French, EFL, grammar, speaking and writing.
A versatile class with a teacher of either Spanish, French or EFL. With 30 years secondary school teaching, I can tailor my class to your needs and provide follow on information and suggestions for improvement and ways forward following each lesson.
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Classes can be done on Zoom or google meet. Extra study materials supplied as according to needs of each student.Location
Online via webcam
General info
Skills:
Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Spanish, French |
About Me
I am a very hard-working, determined and approachable teacher with a good sense of humor and am very patient. I am enthusiastic, outgoing and a real people person who cares about others.I really enjoy teaching and get real pleasure watching individuals learn. having done it for so many years i know what works for different individuals and can tailor my resources to the needs of different students. Having fun and enjoying your learning forms a key part to my approach to teaching.
I have taught for over 30 years in France, Spain, England, Ireland and most recently in Cyprus and have encountered people of all ages and abilities with and without SEN and I can always find a way of overcoming difficulties without making students feel self conscious or uncomfortable. Whatever your goals are I can help you achieve them as long as you are prepared to carry out set tasks and follow advice. Teachers and students form part of a team and must work together to succeed.
Education
Secondary education at Royal Belfast Academical Institution where I achieved 11 O-levels and 3 A levels with 2 grade A and 1 grade B. Joint Honours degree in Spanish and French from the Russel Group University of St Andrews (Fife, Scotland). PGCE from The Open University.Experience / Qualifications
3 years teaching Spanish and English in Grenoble and the Dordogne region of France.15 years teaching EFL and French in Asturias, Spain in various schools ( El Carreno Miranda and Language schools like Ireland Idiomas).
Two years in Northern Ireland schools (RBAI and Friends School).
13 years teaching Spanish and French in The Bay School, Isle of wight, England.
1 year teaching Spanish up to International A level at Foley's School, Limassol, Cyprus. Last results: A2 level - 5 students - 3 A*.
AS level - 5 students - 1 A, 3 B's and 1 C
IGCSE level - 11 students - 2 grade 9's, 3 grade 8's, 3 grade 7's, 1 grade 6 and 1 grade 3 - a 96% pass rate overall.
The main reason why I have moved around over the years is my love of new cultures, peoples and experiences in the wider world and the joy and enrichment it brings to a person.
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