Melissa

I have a first-class degree in French and Spanish. I am patient and kind and have I have 4 years` tutoring experience and 8 years` experience of supporting pupils in French and Spanish in secondary schools.

This experience has made me aware of how important it is to really listen to the pupil and build a rapport to find out what their challenges are and then tailor the lessons accordingly in order to increase their confidence, ability, and self-belief in the languages.

Examples of how I have helped pupils improve their grades are: improving a year 11 pupils Spanish grade from a 3 to a grade 5, tutoring a year 8 pupil in Spanish to successfully pass a grammar school entrance exam and helping a year 9 French pupil understand French tenses.

My teaching style will depend on the pupils and their needs. However, when I start to work with a pupil, I explain the topic, give examples and will then ask the pupil to try to work out answers themselves using the information we go through at the beginning of the session and I encourage pupils to ask me questions if they are finding it challenging to work out the answers. Having said that, as I get to know a pupil, I adapt lessons according to how they learn best.

I go over previous topics as repetition is the key becoming more competent and confident. I use worksheets for reading and writing practice, games, speaking practice and listening exercises to check the pupils understanding and revisit in more depth areas a pupil find particularly challenging. Pupils can even create songs and videos in the language to help them remember it. This covers the four areas that are required in the secondary school French and Spanish curriculum. I work at the pupil`s pace, providing encouragement and praise and offer suggestions to improve their work.

I am half French, have my own teenagers, and I have spent many holidays in France. I have also lived and studied in France for 2 years and have studied in Spain.

Availability: I am available Monday-Thursday after school and evening and Saturday mornings. I am open to discussing alternative times. .

Willing to travel: 3 miles

Experience: KS3 and KS4 French and Spanish tuition as well as primary school aged children. My focus now is on KS3 and KS4.