Dennis (Tutor)

 English (primary)

 Maths (primary)

 Music (primary, ks3, gcse, degree, a-level)

I consider myself a lively, energetic and conscientious professional who
strives to bring out the best in people and situations. My personality
is outgoing, friendly, courteous and respectful. I have a high tolerance level in all circumstances and I adapt my humour in order to produce positive responses.

My musical career began in the Band of Her Majesty’s Scots Guards.
I was trained at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, prior to performing at all major military and civilian venues including Buckingham Palace, the Royal Albert Hall and in radio broadcasts. On leaving the Scots Guards in 1976 I worked as a freelance musician from a London base. During this period I taught brass for the Inner London Education Authority as well as performing, conducting and arranging music in many different situations from orchestras to cabaret. I use music technology in my work whenever appropriate.

My decision to train as a classroom teacher came after 18 years in the music business and when I considered that I had enough experience to impart knowledge and enthusiasm to school children. I have worked as a Head of Music in England, Poland, Italy and Kuwait City. In 2005 I increased my work as a private tutor and began my own music business.

My abundant energy and enthusiasm for teaching always motivates students to produce quality results. This is apparent in the increased interest in class work and extra-curricular activities that I have produced at all the schools that have employed me.

Availability: Immediate availability for general subjects in all key stages as well as musical instrument tuition.

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: Musical instrument teaching from 1976 bothe privately and for Inner London Education Authority. Secondary school music teaching from 1994. Head of Department from 1996 including International schools in Warsaw, Kuwait and Turin. Own private teaching business in Buckinghamshire with supply teaching for various school agencies from 2002. Moved to Devon on Nov 1st 2008 due to partners job.

Qualifications: Cert in Adult Education (Norwich City College)
PGCE Secondary music and management(Bretton Hall, Leeds Uni)
BA (hons) Music (Adelphi College Salford Uni)
Advanced Teachers' Certificate (Victoria Uni, Manchester)

CRB Check: Yes

Has References: Yes

Will Tutor Online: Yes