Ellie

I am an experienced teacher, tutor and examiner

Availability: Please contact me to discuss availability- I can be very flexible

Willing to travel: 12 miles

Experience: Qualifications and previous teaching/tutoring experience
- Secondary school French teaching – 11 years of experience, including 4 years as head of department
- Tutoring – online and face to face, 5 years of experience including A Level, GCSE, KS3, Adult beginner and improver
- Examining- GCSE French examiner for speaking and writing exams for 4 years

Ellie is an experienced French teacher and tutor who has worked with pupils of a wide range of abilities and firmly believes that all students should be able to be successful language learners.
As an examiner, and subject leader for French, Ellie has an in depth understanding of the GCSE mark scheme and how to support and challenge students to approach their exams with confidence and competence, in particular the writing and speaking exams.
Ellie enjoys building a strong rapport with her students, so that they feel confident and safe when working in French. Ellie understands that speaking and listening to a foreign language can feel intimidating and cause some anxiety, so adopts a warm and friendly approach to support those she works with.
Ellie has helped students with a range of aspirations and target grades achieve success in their language learning, and this extensive teaching and tutoring experience allows her to expertly differentiate her teaching to the needs of the students in front of her.

DBS Check: Yes