Isabelle

A French, Latin, and German teacher with a First-class Honours MA in Classics from Edinburgh University, I am an experienced Languages teacher with a track record of leading students to exam success and language confidence.

Under my tutelage, my tutoring students have achieved:
Grade 8 in Latin GCSE (2023)
A in Latin A-Level (2018)

with a Grade 8 Distinction for piano, and award-winning dance choreographer and teacher.

Born and raised in Paris and London.



Background:
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A. Teaching background:
- Teacher in a state-funded secondary and primary academy, both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, for the past 18 months.
- Tutored privately since 2016. Have helped students excel in public examinations, including
- Hip-hop teacher at Imperial College 2015-2019
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B. Degree studies:
- Currently in PGCE / QTS teacher training year, graduating June 2020
- Graduated with First-class honours in MA Classics from University of Edinburgh
- Also studied at University of California, Berkeley
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C. Languages:
- Fluent in English, French and Mandarin (Chinese).
- Intermediate German.
- Basic Sish.
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D. School achievements:
- 42 out of 45 at International Baccalaureate (A-Level equivalent)
- 13 A*s at GCSE
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D. Artistic achievements
- Award-winning hip-hop dancer and choreographer
- Hip-hop teacher at Imperial College London
Achievements:
- 1st place in 2007 North London Music Festival `Jazz Piano duo` category
- Distinction in Grade 8 Piano, passed at age 15

Availability: Flexible for online teaching, during current Covid-19 situation

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Latin Teacher | public school | 2018 – present | London
Teacher in a state-funded secondary and primary academy, both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, for the past 18 months.
Style:
●;;; Positive, nurturing teacher-student relationships
●;;; High expectations
●;;; Committed to students` learning and progress
●;;; Detailed, well thought-out, effective lesson planning
Achievements:
●;;; Students in my class regularly in rank in the top 10 of their year group cohort
●;;; Helped students secure 20%+ progress since starting teaching them

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Academic tutor | freelance | 2008 – present | London
*Background:
●;;; Personal tutor for Latin, French and Mathematics.
●;;; Also led an after-school club in Latin.
●;;; Students have ranged from age 7 to mature.
*Achievements:
●;;; Y13 student passed A-Level Latin with A*, having been predicted a B grade, only six months before, 2018
●;;; Y8 student was accepted by all his schools in his Common Entrance 13+ applications, ranking 11th in Latin in one school, and achieving A* in his Latin exam at another school, 2020 (having started with me from scoring 60% in his tests)
●;;; Y11 student secured Grade 7 in his French GCSE, 2019 (having started with me from Grade 5)
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Piano Tutor | freelance | October 2016 – June 2017 | London
Achievements:
●;;; 1st place in 2007 North London Music Festival `Jazz Piano duo` category
●;;; Playing since 20 years ago
●;;; Distinction in Grade 8 Piano, passed at age 15
●;;; Improved student`s finger strength - he became able to play each note clearly and separately (rather than notes blurring into each other)
●;;; With practice and my encouragement, he became bold enough to sing loudly and clearly, and more in tune, in aural tests
●;;; He became able to sight-read a piece with fewer stops, adding in articulation and dynamics


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Hip-Hop Dance Teacher and Choreographer | Funkology, Imperial College London | January 2015 – present | London
Achievements:
●;;; Taught hip-hop foundations and choreography to over 100 students
●;;; Helped lead students to perform and win 1st place at dance competitions (EUMDS Dance-Off 2016 and 2017)
●;;; Instilled confidence in former beginner dancers to progress to advanced level dance crews and direct their own dance videos
●;;; Won ‘Best Choreography’ at EUMDS Dance-Off 2017
●;;; Won 2nd place at RHUL Get-Down 2015 with Funkology Dance crew
●;;; Also trained in ballet, street jazz and Lindy Hop