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English Tuition - British School Curriculum Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 (including iGCSE)

As an experienced Secondary English Teacher from the UK, I can confidently deliver English tuition to children and teens to supplement their primary, or secondary/high school education. Does your child need phonics practice? Reading and literacy support? Literature revision? Essay writing practice, or help with exam preparation? Feel free to get in touch - I'd be delighted to chat in detail about your child's learning needs. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Athens, Greece

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I’m an experienced, patient and encouraging teacher. I strive to create supportive and engaging learning experiences and take pride in the excellent relationships I forge with my students. I have 13 years’ combined experience as a secondary-school English teacher and ESOL practitioner, which means I’m adept at using a range of methods, materials and approaches. I’m happy to have a chat about your needs and interests, so that we can work together to meet your English-language goals!

Education

MA in Education, Institute of Education, University College London (2023)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Secondary English, Canterbury University (2010)
BA Hons English Literature and Music, University of Sheffield (2008)

Experience / Qualifications

2019-present, Head of Education and ESOL Practitioner, ECHO100PLUS
2016-2019, Lead Practitioner of English, Smith’s Wood Academy, Solihull, UK
2014-2016, Key Stage 3 English Coordinator, Kings Heath Boys, Birmingham, UK
2013-2014, Teacher of English, Holyhead School, Birmingham, UK
2011-2013, ESL Teacher, English Now, Florianópolis, Brazil
2009 - 2011, Teacher of English, Business Academy Bexley, Kent, UK

Reviews (1)

Excellent English teacher for pre-schoolers. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She has built a great bond with my daughter through creative & role playing. Learning the alphabet, phonics and writing /reading has been so much fun with her! My daughter can now read & write basic words in english.
Learn English in a fun and efficient way with an experienced native English teacher! Together we can work towards your English-language goals - whether it be passing an exam, writing skills, or building your confidence speaking. I'm a qualified secondary school English teacher (BA, PGCE) with 13 years' teaching experience. I have an MA in Education at the Institute of Education, University College London - I'm passionate about learning and teaching! I've taught English as a second language in Brazil, the UK and Greece. I'm comfortable teaching adults, teens and children as individuals or in groups. Feel free to get in touch!

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