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Amanda
My Qualifications
Centre of Excellence
Home Education
Distinction (2021)
Central Bedfordshire College
CELTA
Pass (2018)
Instituto de Cervantes London
Spanish (A2)
pass (2017)
University of Westminster
Sociology and Criminology
2:1 (2011)
TEFL England
30-hour TEFL course
Pass (2010)
TEFL England
50-hour TEFL course
Pass (2010)
TEFL England
30-hour Grammar Awareness
pass (2010)
Luton Sixth Form College
Sociology
A (2008)
Luton Sixth Form College
Psychology
B (2008)
Luton Sixth Form College
Law
B (2008)
Ashcroft High School
Double Science
AA (2006)
Ashcroft High School
Art and Design (Fine Art)
C (2006)
Ashcroft High School
D&T: Textiles
C (2006)
Ashcroft High School
English
B (2006)
Ashcroft High School
English Literature
C (2006)
Ashcroft High School
Mathematics
B (2006)
Ashcroft High School
French
C (2006)
Ashcroft High School
Religious Studies
C (2006)
Verification Status
Primary | KS3 | GCSE | Adult Learner | |
Creative Writing | £30 | - | - | - |
Efl | - | - | - | £30 |
English | £30 | £30 | £30 | £30 |
Maths | £30 | £30 | - | - |
Tefl | - | - | - | £30 |
Information about Amanda
I like to engage students by building lessons around things they are interested in. I am not a strict person in the traditional sense, although I do expect students to put in effort. I strive to achieve a relaxed atmosphere in my tutoring and my ultimate goal is to help students develop the skills they need for life long learning.
Availability: I am currently busy after school and most evenings with sessions high school students and those preparing for GCSEs this summer. .
I do have availability in the early afternoon to support college students or adult learners.
Willing to travel: 15 miles
Experience: Work Experience
I have 3 years experience of tutoring school children of all ages (4 - 16) in both maths and English. This includes supporting younger children with phonics and handwriting, and helping older students prepare for exams. I also have experience of helping children develop their creative writing skills through skill based projects. I have also helped students understand skills that they find tricky through targeted workshops.
I also have 2 years experience working with adults who are learning English as a second language. In these lessons I make use of all 4 skills, but place a focus on conversational English as this is what I have found beneficial to past students. I draw on my own experience of learning foreign languages to help adults build confidence in using what they know in day to day life.
Before becoming a tutor I worked for HM Prison and Probation service and for a mental health charity, so am able to work with a range of people and adapt to their unique style of communication and learning.
Qualifications
I have a 2:1 degree in Sociology and Criminology, and A-levels in Sociology, Psychology and Law. I hold 9 GCSE passes (grades C - A) including Maths, Science and English. I completed a 120 hour TEFL course in 2012 and I went onto achieve my CELTA in 2018. I also gained my DELE A2 for Spanish in 2017, meaning I can support GCSE students in developing their speaking skills and help younger students to start exploring the language.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Amanda (4)
Iris (Mrs)
09/06/2023
Amanda has been most helpful for Mackenzie`s lesson. Mackenzie has gained confidence from Amanda. I would recommend her for your child`s lessons. Thank you Amanda.
Morsheda (Mrs)
17/02/2022
Amanda is a responsible and careering teacher. I am impressed with her performance.
Catherine (Ms)
24/11/2021
Amanda has really engaged well with my son, making maths more interesting to him and making it more adaptable to his learning style.