Dalia (Tutor in Leeds)

I am a fully qualified teacher with 4 years of experience at secondary school level. I completed my PGCE (teaching qualification) at Oxford University, having previously completed my undergraduate studies at the University of St Andrews in German and Philosophy. I am familiar with the current Modern Languages GCSE requirements across the different exam boards.

I am also experienced in tutoring English at Key Stage 3 and GCSE level, and I am skilled at helping pupils develop the skills needed to succeed with the current GCSE specifications, including reading comprehension, writing skills in a variety of styles, spelling, punctuation and grammar, as well as literature.

This is in addition to experiencing in tutoring 11 Plus English, Maths Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and I have an in depth knowledge of requirements for the tests across Yorkshire and beyond.

I also offer piano lessons. I am an accomplished pianist, having played for 20 years and achieving Grade 8 ABRSM. I currently have a number of pupils of different ages and levels, and aim to make lessons fun and well structured, ensuring pupils gain good technique in addition to encouraging musicality.

I am a very friendly and approachable person and experienced in teaching a variety of different ability levels. I use a variety of teaching methods to make learning interesting and fun, in order to get the best out of my students. I am skilled at establishing pupils` individual learning needs and tailoring lessons to ensure they can make as much progress as possible.

I have a strong academic record, achieving 9 A* and A grades at GCSE and 3 A grades at A level.

My subject specialisms are German, English, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Ethics, as well as piano.

Availability: Flexible, I can fit around your schedule.

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: 2 years as a German and French teacher at secondary schools in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire.

1 year teaching English at a secondary school in Vienna.

Experience of private tuition in English, modern languages, piano and 11 Plus to a variety of ages.