Maria

I am a foreign language tutor with over seven years of teaching experience. After graduating in 2014, I have been living and working in London as a full-time tutor.

I always tailor each lesson to my student`s individual needs and personal interests and I use my experience to develop engaging lesson plans, aiming at awaking students` interest and motivation. My communicative approach enables students to develop confidence quickly and to use the language effectively in a variety of situations. To keep sessions engaging and stimulating I use games songs, videos and authentic materials such as films or newspaper articles, which enable students to come into contact with relevant cultural aspects related to each language. I am committed to raising children’s achievements and helping them improve their grades: all my GCSE and IGCSE students achieved a 9 in their final exams in June 2021.

I hold a Master’s degree with distinction (110/110 magna cum laude) in modern foreign languages, issued by the University of Turin (Italy), and a TIAFL `Teaching Italian as a foreign language` certificate from the Italian Cultural Institute, London.

Please do get in touch to arrange a session online or in your area.

Availability: Please see table below.
However, as this is subject to change, please do not hesitate to contact me to see if something can be arranged.

Willing to travel: 8 miles

Experience: I have been teaching Italian and German to KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, IB, AS, A-Level, primary students and adult learners, providing in-company and tailor-made courses as well. I am currently teaching evening courses at International House London.

My students have attended Eton College, Queen`s Gate School, Francis Holland School, South Hampstead High School, Sherborne School, St Paul`s Girls` School, Wycombe Abbey, King Edward VI Grammar School, Latymer Upper School, Haberdashers` Aske`s Boys` School, Fine Arts College, Wimbledon College, Forest Independent School, Henrietta Barnett School, Bancrofts School, Caterham School, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Woodbridge High School, Trinity Catholic High School and Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School.

I have taught in-company lessons at UniCredit Bank, Thomson Reuters, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and NBCUniversal among others.