Rosa

My love of languages began when I was eight years old after first reading The Lord of the Rings. I am extremely passionate about what I do, as anyone who knows me will readily attest to!

I am recently received my Master`s degree in Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh. My focus was linguistic variation and change in English, though I also have a strong background in academic writing and research that is applicable to a range of disciplines.

My approach to tutoring is student-centred: I appreciate how much learning styles differ from person to person, and I enjoy helping the people I work with find what approach works best for them. Part of what draws me to tutoring is helping people gain confidence, and knowing that needing accommodations or different approaches to learning does not reflect poorly on intelligence or capability. In fact, I believe that reaching out for additional help and communicating your needs to people shows strength and dedication! I design and pace my lessons at a rate that the student feels is most useful and comfortable. I encourage students to tell me if something is not working for them; there is nothing wrong with needing to take a pause or break. I have experience working with ADHD and anxiety in particular.

Availability: My availability is flexible. I am available weekdays until 18:00 and am able to offer lessons on weekends in the late mornings and early afternoons on a case-by-case basis.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have experience doing school tutoring for GCSEs as well as doing private tutoring at a university level in a range of areas, such as Linguistics, English, Academic and Essay Writing, and Academic Research. As an undergraduate, I was a peer tutor in linguistics, where I held office hours and review sessions for exams.

I am able to communicate introductory material clearly to those with little or no background knowledge, and I am successful in working in more specialised areas as well. I always begin by assessing students’ needs, and I develop an appropriate pace on a case-by-case situation.

DBS Check: Yes