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PROFILE

Teaches: Spanish, all levels, including exam revision for GCSE, A-Level, National 5 and Higher/Advanced Higher

Education: MA in Secondary Education Teacher Training from the University of Extremadura, Spain. Specialisation in Modern Foreign Languages.

Experience: Spanish teacher in a Secondary School in England, online Spanish tutor

Interests: Passionate about sharing her love of Spanish language and culture, volunteering for environmental projects

MOTIVATIONS:

Teaching Spanish is something I am very passionate about. Spanish is my native language and I care a lot about helping others to learn it. Sharing different aspects of my culture is an important part of my lessons, which are always lively and fun. I believe that language learning can be facilitated by games and quizzes, but I also like my students to suggest what and how they want to learn during our lessons. Seeing students become more confident speakers of Spanish is very rewarding and gives me a lot of satisfaction as a teacher.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Spanish in Secondary Schools

Working with children, teenagers and adults

A1-C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

TEACHING STYLE:

Interactive, collaboration-driven, engaging and creative

PROFILE

Teaches: German, Polish, EAL&EFL (English as an Additional or Foreign Language)

Education: PhD from the University of Glasgow

Experience: Over 25 years of teaching, teacher training, exam preparation

Interests: Passionate about everything to do with languages, literature and history.

MOTIVATIONS:

Everyone can learn to use another language and enjoy the learning process along the way. My own background is multicultural and I am fortunate to be using German, Polish and English on a daily basis, at work and at home. I can help my students get on track with any grammar, vocabulary, writing or speaking issues. My students are often preparing for exams in secondary schools or practising German for entry to University courses. I enjoy teaching all levels and ages and see myself as a very hard-working and reliable tutor. Languages are fun and super practical in life!

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

All levels from Beginners to Advanced:

National 5 German / GCSE German

Higher German / Advanced Higher German / A Level German

Also English as a Foreign Language and Polish Language – A1-C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

TEACHING STYLE:

Student-led and individually tailored, interactive use of online resources.

PROFILE

Teaches: Mandarin Chinese for adults and school pupils including exams: GCSE, A-Level, Higher and Advanced Higher, IB and HSK exams.

Education: BA in Teaching Chinese as a foreign language from Beijing International Studies University, MSc in TESOL, PGDE in Secondary Education (Subject specialism: Chinese) from the University of Edinburgh.

Experience: 8 years of full-time teaching of English as a Second Language and Mandarin Chinese – all levels

Interests: Passion for language teaching and learning, connecting with people who share similar interests.

MOTIVATIONS:

Chinese is my mother tongue, and English has always been my favourite subject. Both languages have profoundly influenced my identity. Acquiring another language not only provides opportunities but also, more importantly, broadens our horizons. Through language learning, I have come to appreciate the validity of alternative points of view and accept the diversity in which we live. Learning foreign languages encourages introspection into our own cultural background, helping us understand who we are.
I am enthusiastic about assisting students in achieving their full potential in exams, in fostering confidence in communication in a foreign language and in cultivating a deeper understanding of different cultures. Above all, I am dedicated to making the language learning journey as enjoyable as possible.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Curriculum and assessment criteria for a variety of courses, including HSK Mandarin Chinese

A-Level Mandarin Chinese / Higher Mandarin Chinese / Advanced Higher Mandarin Chinese

(i)GCSE Mandarin Chinese / National 5 Mandarin Chinese

IB and Pre-University

Mandarin Chinese as a heritage language: reading & writing, speaking & listening at all levels.

TEACHING STYLE:

The approach I adopt is centred around the student’s needs and preferences, tailored to their pace and requirements. My lessons are engaging and effective, as well as offering captivating content and great learning experience.

PROFILE

Teaches: Physics and Maths, all levels, including exam revision for GCSE, A-Level, Highers and Advanced Highers, as well as University
Level Education, from BA to MSc.

Education: MSc in Astrophysics and Cosmology from the University of Bologna, Italy; II Level Master in Space Sciences from the University of Turin, Italy. Currently PhD student in Applied Mathematics at University of Manchester.

Experience: Online and in-person Teaching Assistant in Physics and Maths related subjects at the University of Manchester; Physics and Maths private tutoring since 2015.

Interests: Passionate about space, innovation and science, sharing and spreading a culture of scientific approach and mindset. I love movies, sports and philosophy.

MOTIVATIONS:

As an Academic, I have always considered teaching an essential part of my professional development. I firmly believe in supporting young people, in approaching subjects which are perceived as “too difficult for them to understand”, like STEM subjects might appear. By learning Mathematics and Physics, young students can discover a passion for those subjects that might lead them to growing motivation and confidence. I teach the subjects I feel passionate about and support my students in developing strong lifelong skills as well as achieving excellent grades and exam passes.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Mathematics, all levels and branches: arithmetics, algebra, calculus, geometry.

Physics, all levels and branches: mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetism, modern advanced physics.

Working with Secondary school students and adults up to University level.

TEACHING STYLE:

Interactive, tailored to the specific needs of the student, based on collaboration and feedback, engaging.

PROFILE

Teaches: German

Education: BA Hons from the Univeristy of Bath, PGCE from the University of Reading and PGCIE from the University of Warwick.

Experience: Over 30 years of teaching experience. Former Head of Modern Foreign Languages including: teacher training, exam preparation, conducting oral exams, exam marking. Freelance author of educational resources.

Interests: All aspects of language learning and language teaching, currently learning Italian and Urdu. Literature, cinema: particularly foreign-language films..

MOTIVATIONS:

I love sharing my knowledge of German language and culture with others. It brings me a huge joy to support students in making progress in their language learning and exam preparation. In my different roles, I have been fortunate to work with English, German, French and Spanish. Working with students is a real privilege and I enjoy the process of creating new lesson materials and resources. It’s really important to me to bring languages to life for my students.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

All levels, in particular:

National 5 German / GCSE German

Higher and Advanced Higher German / A Level German.

TEACHING STYLE:

I plan well-structured, creative, engaging and varied lessons, tailoring my approach to the individual student.

PROFILE

Teaches: French and Polish

Education: MA in Modern Foreign Languages from the University of Lublin, Poland. MBA from EDHEC (École de Hautes Études Commerciales), Lille, France.

Experience: Over 25 years of tutoring and teaching experience.

Interests: Languages and foreign cultures, travels, literature, theatre and dance.

MOTIVATIONS:

I am passionate about teaching Polish and French and I enjoy working with students of all ages. My approach and methods are always led by the personality and individual needs of my students whether they learn a language as a lifelong skill or prepare for national exams. I am very supportive and encouraging in their learning journey as I believe that building confidence in a pupil is as important as the educational content of a lesson. My students often say that my lessons are well structured and explained, with plenty of opportunities to practise new content in a fun and dynamic way. It is always rewarding to see my pupils achieve their educational goals and get top grades in the exams they undertake.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

All levels from Beginners to Advanced, working with pupils of all ages, including:

A Level and GCSE Polish and French exam preparation

A1-C1 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

TEACHING STYLE:

Methodical, structured lessons with an emphasis on student engagement.

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