Claire

Hi there, I`m Claire. After working in HR for a Petroleum Company and as a PA for a Publisher on an international magazine, I became a qualified Teacher of English and ESOL and hold a BA English/Art as well as a Post 16 PGCE, RSA Personnel and Office Functions, TEFL and ESOL qualifications. I am also a qualified Life Coach and enjoy building rapport with those around me as well as building confidence with each student which I feel is vital for any learning to take place. I have worked in the pastoral field of education now for many years and in my spare time I enjoy pursuing my own artistic interests and working on commissions.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I began my teaching career providing Literacy courses to young people and adults from Pre-Entry Level to Level 3, learners who had previously struggled with English Language and wanted to improve their understanding and career prospects. I taught English from KS2/KS3 and discreet IGCSE groups with overseas students and having ESOL qualifications, I have taught many students with only a basic knowledge of English Language to those studying Academic IELTS. I like to tailor each lesson to suit the student and include whatever is relevant to their particular learning, that might be support with whatever exam board is being studied as well working with those who maybe just need confidence in spoken English.

I have over 10 years experience with a wide range of students in schools, outreach and online and have always had a deep passion for English and for helping students in their enjoyment of the language. I am very sympathetic to anyone who finds English daunting and I have a great deal of patience and empathy with gently finding the right teaching style to suit different needs in order to realise the student`s full potential.