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English Language and Literature Tuition for Upper Primary up to Sixth Form

For over 20 years I have specialised in teaching English in schools in England, Scotland, Germany, Malaysia and Turkey. My students are energised and never frightened to think and ask questions. I believe in lifelong learning and whether teaching Language Arts, EAL or English Literature for High School exam students, my students are encouraged to question, challenge themselves and become global thinkers in a warm environment with personalised support.

Combining Language and Literature increases students' ability to interpret information analytically and through exploring culture - a skill which I believe helps them to be culturally sensitive, empathetic and aware of the world's possibilities and limits.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

* Young at heart (and still not TOO old), I create a fun and energetic learning environment which students always look forward to attending.
* I've taught students from 6-60 and most recently was a deputy head in an international school in Turkey.
* I have achieved the top IGCSE and IBDP results in every school I have worked in but also love working with upper primary/lower secondary too.
* I try to open up the world to my students and encourage them to think analytically and push themselves to achieve success for today but also tomorrow.

Education

1993-97 BA (hons) Language and Literature
1998-99 PGCE (Secondary)
2005 Cert. TESOL
2012 ESL Trainer for Teacher
2020 Educational Leadership Certificate
2020-21 Adv. Dip Child Psychology

Experience / Qualifications

I gained my PGCE from the University of Liverpool in 1999 and have taught English (and some German) as well as working in school pastoral roles since then in the UK, Germany, Malaysia and Turkey.

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