Ex-RAF specialist linguist, with operational experience throughout Europe and French-speaking Africa. He was based in Germany for 10 years, training German paratroopers, and spent another decade in Spain.
Following many years of overseas postings an...d deployments, he finished his military career as a French, Spanish and German teacher at the Defence School of Languages.
On discharge he became a journalist in military and education publications.
However, after 10 years of journalism he decided to return to teaching, and now teaches part-time at a grammar school and, when not in the classroom, tutoring teenagers, from Key Stage 3 to A Level. Moreover, he teaches English KS3 and 4.
He is an examiner for AQA and Edexcel at A Level and GCSE, and for the iGCSE Board.
Qualified and experienced Language Teacher with 30 years of experience teaching in Independent Schools, now working full-time as a tutor. Previously, I was Head of Modern Foreign Languages and Deputy Head at a local school for many years. Teacher of ... English Language, English Literature, French, German and Latin from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE, IGCSE and A level; teacher of Russian and Italian through to GCSE and IGCSE. I offer preparation for 11+, 13+ and Independent School Entrance and Scholarship Examinations, alongside interview practice. Bilingual from birth in English and French and former Examiner for OCR and AQA Exam Boards. With an ability to engage with all ages, my key philosophy is to offer fun and interactive lessons to promote a love of English or foreign languages alongside an enjoyment for learning and studying and a deep satisfaction from the progress achieved.
Native French speaker. Trilingual. Very experienced French and Spanish teacher, currently Head of Modern Foreign Languages. Scored top GCSE grades in summer 2023. Summer 2023 GCSE results higher than nationals by 8+%. Offering high quality lessons. 2...3 years of experience. Teach Spanish to beginners, and conversational learners, through to GCSE and IGCSE and French up to A Level across all the major Exam Boards. Can support preparations for School Entrance Exams.
Teach children, teenagers and adults.
Very enthusiastic and love supporting students to improve their learning and progress in French or Spanish but also develop their love for languages.
If you are feeling nervous or anxious, I will make the lesson fun and enjoyable.
I am an enthusiastic, fully qualified teacher of French up to KS5 and Spanish up to KS4. I taught in secondary schools in London for four years. I now teach at private preparatory school and have experience with ages 3-13. My specialisms are Beginner...s French and Spanish, AQA GCSE French and Spanish, A-Level French (AQA or Edexcel) and 13+ Common Entrance Exams for both French and Spanish. I also have experience teaching English as a foreign language. I have achieved good results with my classes and tutees of all levels. I am very patient with learners and also have extensive experience with SEN pupils. I would be delighted to work with you and your families.
Since graduating in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University, I have worked as a full-time tutor for over 20 years. I have helped hundreds of students to prepare for their exams, with many achieving top grades. I am calm and encouraging and I enjoy seeing my students gradually develop their knowledge and skills though consistent practice.
Qualified and experienced teacher of French in both primary and secondary settings. I have over 30 years experience in private French Tuition one-to-one or in small groups and have tutored students from 5 years of age to 60+ either in French conversa...tion; school support; or preparation for GCSE; A-Level and Undergraduate Degrees in French. I recognise all students learn in different ways and have different levels of confidence and I make sure that I always personalise the learning to meet the specific needs and ambitions of each and every student. I am pleased to be able to say that every student who has taken up the opportunity to have private French Tuition with me has made significant progress - in the last year, I have mostly tutored conversation students of all ages and their feedback has been extremely positive and rewarding. Being a native speaker, I am very proud of my French heritage and culture and I am keen to share my love of the French language and all things French with others.
I have been tutoring French for many years to all ages and abilities, including beginnings, KS2, GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, primary French, Common Entrance, as well as French conversation and lessons for adult beginners and for those travelling for busin...ess or holiday. I am familiar with all the exam boards. and endeavour to encourage and inspire confidence in all my students, tailoring my classes to the individual needs of each student.I am highly qualified and experienced, with a degree in French and Spanish from Cambridge University and a PGCE teaching qualification and I have a passion for France, its culture, history and people. I am friendly and flexible.
PGCE French and Spanish, Institute of Education, University of London (1985). BA (Hons) Modern and Medieval Languages (French and Spanish), Trinity Hall, Cambridge University (1983).
My name is Fiona. I am a keen, enthusiastic linguist and qualified teacher with thirteen years experience. I have taught primary, secondary, and further education and tutored pupils of all ages. My degree is in French and I also speak German and Span...ish. I have lived in France and travelled to different cities in Europe and have a real passion for language teaching!
I have experience teaching languages to children and young people aged between 4 and 18. My specialism is primary languages, and I am very experienced in making
languages fun and accessible for younger learners; my last teaching role was as Head of Modern Foreign Languages in an
independent Infant and Junior School:
however, my PGCE is in Secondary Education and I also have experience
teaching, tutoring and helping older
students get good grades in languages at GCSE and A-Level.
I would love to hear from you!
MA in Education (with Merit), Uni of Nottingham (2014)
PGCE, Uni of Nottingham (2012)
BA (Hons) French 2:1 Uni of Nottingham (2000).
AS level Spanish, 2018
A-levels in French, English, Sociology.
I have over 25 years' experience, teaching in both secondary & primary schools. In recent years, I have been Head of Maths in 2 different special schools, teaching GCSE Maths to year 10s & 11s, and I am a Maths GCSE examiner. I have also tutored for ...the local authority, supporting & teaching students (aged 7 - 16) who were not in school due to medical reasons.
I have been doing private Maths and French tuition (for pupils in KS2, KS3 & KS4) for over 10 years, and I have helped many particularly anxious students and those lacking confidence in Maths. I have tutored many year 11s (both face to face & online) preparing for their Maths GCSE or iGCSE, as well as Year 6 pupils preparing for their SATS.
I offer bespoke tuition, tailored to students' individual needs and learning style. I am a friendly, patient tutor, and my priority is to help students to feel at ease, enabling them to be most receptive to learning and making progress. I believe encouragement is vital in helping to build students' confidence.
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I am an experienced MFL teacher with over 18 years of experience. I have taught French and Spanish from primary (KS2) up to A-Level for many years. I taught in an international school in Malaysia where I was Head of Spanish and we taught the Cam...bridge iGCSE curriculum. I am proficient in teaching both GCSE and A-Level AQA specification and inclusion and SEND are always high on my agenda.
I have recently finished tutoring a home schooled ASD student with great success. He really benefitted from the lessons tailored to his specific needs. I strongly advocate languages for all, and that language learning can really broaden horizons and open doors to various opportunities and understanding different cultures. I have taught English in both Spain and Italy and I would equally be happy to support a student to improve their English as a Foreign Language. I look forward to hearing from you!
BA (Hons). The University of Manchester (2002)
PGCE Modern Foreign Languages, Cardiff UWIC. (2004)
Duke of Edinburgh Assessor Qualification (2022)
CPD Child Protection
Qualified and experienced teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. Teaches German and French from Prep, GCSE and IGCSE through to A Level and IB Teaches Spanish through to GCSE and IGCSE. Experience across Independent and State School Sectors. Provides ...preparation for Scholarship and School Entrance Examinations. Provides language tuition for adults and businesses; from beginner to advanced levels. Examiner for the London Chamber of Commerce.
Thorough knowledge of requirements of main examination boards.
School governor at high achieving grammar school
Now full-time tutor teaching successfully online and face to face. I have many adult learners with whom I have built up a good, on-going relationship. I am aware of their need to patience and understanding.
MA German, Goldsmiths University, London (1997).
French and German combined honours degree. Westminster University.
Member of Institute of Linguists.
Diploma French with distinction
Diploma German
Your child should know I am on their side to get them through the academic challenge they are facing in their school life. I have been living and breathing languages most of my adult life and love teaching Modern Foreign Languages, English Language ...and English as an additional language (EAL). My experience has been varied, teaching French, German and EAL in a European International School. When I later returned to the UK with my family, I continued teaching these languages and added Spanish and Italian, English Language GCSE tutoring and SEN support in Prep School. I have experience of teaching Junior School and Senior School pupils and have enjoyed teaching these different age groups with their different characteristics. My colleagues say that I expect a lot of my pupils, but I am fair and like to have fun in the classroom. I intend to bring this to my role as your child's tutor.
MA Applied Linguistics & TESOL (Distinction), University of Portsmouth (2015). PGCE Modern Foreign Languages, University of Buckingham (2008). BA (Hons) German, Oxford Brookes University (1993).
I am a native French speaker from Normandy who has been living in Teesside for thirteen years. I currently teach French in an academy of four primary schools and one SEN secondary school across Middlesbrough. I also give French tuition to two seconda...ry pupils. I have a wide range of experience teaching French from nursery to adult. I am a qualified teacher (MFL PGCE) who has taught in primary and secondary schools and businesses. I can offer tuition for a variety of reasons e.g. conversational, KS3 French, GCSE and A-Levels exam preparation. I believe that French should be taught in a fun and purposeful way. I like to make and create resources which use relevant vocabulary while also tackling and teaching complex grammatical sentences. I also like using authentic French resources e.g. news reports, radio, podcasts and documentaries.
As a teacher of languages, I have had a privileged career as I have taught in a range of schools. Although the majority of my career was as Head of Spanish / Second MFL at a Girl's Selective School teaching French and Spanish to A-Level, I have taugh...t in non-selective schools and more recently after retiring from working full-time I have been teaching Reception, KS1 and 2 Spanish and French at Lincoln Minster for the past two years. I have a wealth of expertise and knowledge and am familiar with AQA examination requirements for GCSE and A-Level French and Spanish. I teach to the highest standard and plan my lessons to meet the needs of every student so that they can achieve their potential and enjoy the learning experience.
I am a teacher of languages with more than 20 years of experience, both in the UK and abroad. My teaching has always been rated as outstanding by Ofsted. I have a very patient and student focussed approach, and I firmly believe it is never too late t...o learn. I absolutely love teaching, and games, fun and laughter are a regular feature of my lessons - the more memorable the lesson, the better the learning. My approach to tutoring is warm and encouraging, and my goal is to make the student feel confident, secure and able to walk into the exam room knowing they will do their very best. I am passionate about languages, and since I qualified in 2001, I have taught French and Spanish in the UK from KS2 to GCSE and A-Level in both the state and independent sectors. I have also taught English as a foreign language, from beginner to advanced, including business English.
MA in Education (Distinction) St Mary�s University College, Twickenham (2009). NPQH National College of School Leaders (2009) PGCE St Martin�s College Lancaster (2001). BA (Hons) French and Hispanic Studies, with oral distinction in Portuguese, University of Salford (1995) TEFL (Distinction) Bromley School of English (1998).
Tuition with a qualified A-Level French teacher at your home costs from £46.00 ph. Online tuition with a qualified A-Level French teacher costs from £40.00 ph. Create your own small tuition group and A-Level French tuition costs from £17.50 ph.
Because we only ever work with qualified and experienced A-Level French teachers, you will always get a highly experienced teacher who is safe, reliable and up to speed with the current curriculum and exam requirements. There is no excellent learning without excellent teaching, and our A-Level French teachers are expected to teach in a way that inspires and motivates. We have over 20,000 talented teachers providing tuition, chosen for their broad range of experience, professionalism, academic specialisms, passion, and dedication to their students. We only ever offer qualified teachers as tutors, as we believe professional teachers provide the highest quality of tuition.
Location
Home Tuition: Involves an A-Level French tutor coming to your home to provide one-on-one instruction. This offers convenience as you don't need to travel.
Online Tuition: This can take place anywhere with an internet connection.
Small Group Tuition: Typically with between 2 to 4 children, and often occurs in a physical location such as your home, though it can also be online.
Individual Attention
Home Tuition: Offers the highest level of individual attention, as the A-Level French tutor focuses solely on one student. Online Tuition: Still allows for one-to-one attention, but it may be slightly less personal than home tuition due to potential distractions. Small Group Tuition: Offers less individual attention as the A-Level French tutor must divide their time and attention among multiple students.
Cost
Home Tuition: This tends to be more expensive because it involves one-on-one teaching, and the A-Level French tutor is required to travel to your home.
Online Tuition: Often more affordable than home tuition as your A-Level French tutor does not need to travel but may still cost more than small group tuition.
Small Group Tuition: Generally, this is the most cost-effective option, as the costs are shared among several families.
Flexibility
Home Tuition: Offers flexibility in terms of scheduling and curriculum, as your A-Level French tutor will only be working with your child.
Online Tuition: Provides flexibility in terms of location and may offer a wider selection of A-Level French tutors.
Small Group Tuition: Lessons will be more difficult to schedule as lesson times will have to fit in with other families.
Interaction
Home Tuition: Offers in-person interaction, which can be beneficial for students who learn better through face-to-face communication.
Online Tuition: Provides interaction through video conferencing tools and chat, which can be engaging but may not suit everyone's learning style.
Small Group Tuition: Allows for peer interaction, which can benefit collaborative learning and discussions.
The choice between home, online, or small group A-Level French tuition depends on your preferences, budget, and the student's specific educational needs. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to consider these factors when deciding.
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