sianitysian (Tutor)

 English (a-level)

 Geography (degree)

 History (a-level)

 Philosophy (a-level)

 Politics (a-level)

 Religiousstudies (a-level)

 Sociology (a-level)

 Spanish (degree)

I am a qualified and enthusiastic private tutor specialising in Humanities and Spanish with nine years experience both at home and abroad (USA, Mexico, Central America). TEFL teacher. Published academic writer (I write notes for exam specifications), freelance writer (politics and sociology of religion), novelist and PhD student(theology).

Having been in academia for longer than I care to remember I have a first-hand knowledge of the exam system and the way in which it works. Exam technique is a valuable skill which I impart to all my students: what to write and - perhaps more importantly - what not write and how to structure a top-grade answer. I focus on writing skills (and that includes use of effective English, spelling, grammar and the punctuation) and revision techniques.

I also have many years experience of supporting students with dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD (all of whom have gone on to university).

Teachers and tutors are not one and the same thing; a teacher has to focus on classroom control, a tutor is more of a coach whose role it is to get the best out of an individual or small group based on a shared enthusiasm for the subject and a desire not to accept second best.

Each lesson/programme is designed with the student's specific needs in mind - whether examinations, business or pleasure: it's your lesson after all! We use my experience (I have been successfully coaching students through the exam process for ten years and marked exam papers in English, Spanish and Geography) to get the best out of you and, perhaps most importantly, improve your self-confidence. Remember, much as I'd love to, I can't sit the exam for you!

My lessons are dynamic, engaging and rarely dull and boring. Remember! This is not school and I am not your teacher; the learning experience is at its most effective and efficient when both tutor and student are engaged in the subject and, dare I say it, even enjoying it!

Availability: Mornings, afternoons and evenings, Monday to Friday.
Saturday mornings.

Come exam times I'm more or less available 24/7

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience: Ten years in private tuition one-to-one and groups at all levels and ages. Qualified adult and further education teacher. Exam marker in English, Spanish and Geography.

Qualifications: BSc Geography and Landscape Studies (University of Southampton, 1986)

Open University Diploma: Gender and Development Studies (Open University 1996)

MSc Latin American Politics (University of London, 2000)

Currently studying for PhD in Theology (University of Winchester)

City and Guilds FAETC (Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate) (Bedfordshire University, 2002)

CRB Check: Yes

Has References: Yes

Will Tutor Online: Yes