Olivia

Hi there, I`m Olivia! I teach general English to asylum seekers and refugees within my local community (at the local library and British Red Cross hub). My lessons encourage high levels of student participation, focusing on key aspects of lexis and grammar, as well as the crucial skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The class size normally ranges from 10-15 students, and accommodates individuals of all different needs and abilities. My lesson plans and resources are all self-made, as I feel this provides a more tailored approach towards learning.

When I`m not teaching, I assist other ESOL teachers with their classes. This includes providing one-to-one reading support to individuals with no formal education, using the well-known phonics programme Sounds-Write. It is always a privilege to see the students` improvement, as well as the sheer joy they feel at learning to read independently.

Through my reputation as a `good teacher`, I have also gained experience in private tutoring. For example, I recently prepared a teenage student for the transition into mainstream education, and continue to support two primary aged children in improving their comprehension skills.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Please see below for a summary of my qualifications and experience.

Availability: Please contact directly to discuss availability.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: - Native speaker

- Second year BA (Hons) English Language student at Edge Hill University (consistently achieved first class marks in first year)

- CELTA-certified (at an above average level)

- Consistent achiever in English throughout high school and college (including two A*s in GCSE English Language and Literature and an A* in A Level English Literature from Winstanley College: TES Best Sixth Form College 2017)

- Received a monetary reward from The Old Leigh Educational Endowment Trust, in recognition of my academic success as a `high achieving A Level student`

- Received a commendation from national literacy charity Coram Beanstalk, which acknowledged my commitment to helping struggling and disengaged primary aged readers

- Over three years` experience single-handedly teaching general English to adult asylum seekers and refugees of varying abilities (from pre-Entry right up to Entry 3/Level 1)

- Over two years` experience supporting adult learners with no formal education (focusing specifically on phonics and reading, using the Sounds-Write programme)

- Over four years` experience providing reading support to local primary school children through Coram Beanstalk (the Deputy Headteacher/Literacy Co-ordinator has noted a `marked change` in the children`s reading levels)

- Over two years` experience providing general and specialised one-to-one English tuition within the local community