Fitzroy

I think that teaching is something that can be really fun, and I have been involved in various aspects of the profession for over twenty years.
My parents are from Jamaica, but I was born in London and now live in Kirkby near Liverpool in the UK.
I obtained my Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualification from a company called SEE in Thailand in 2019, and a Post-graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Huddersfield, UK, in 2017. In 1985, I was awarded a PhD degree in Sociology from the University of Warwick in the UK, and in 1978 I completed a BA Honours Degree in Geography and African studies at the University of Birmingham, UK.
My first job after leaving school was as a voluntary schoolteacher at a High School in Jamaica, where I taught Maths and English. This experience has given me a love for teaching, which has become a life-long passion. After graduating from University, I worked as a research and policy officer in local government in London. I then got a job in adult education in London, where I worked as a consultant teaching management skills to senior managers in the UK National Health Service. I then worked for over 20 years in South Africa as a university lecturer and consultant. During this time, I undertook assignments in over 23 countries, providing policy advice on HIV/AIDS to governments across Africa. After completing my TEFL certificate, I worked in Thailand as a TEFL teacher. Subsequently, I returned to the UK, and worked as a Supply Teacher in secondary schools in London and Merseyside. Since 2021, I have been working full-time online as a Tutor for Preply and several other online companies. The wealth of experience I have gained in school teaching, university lecturing, adult education, and TEFL instruction means that I am exceptionally well qualified to be a Tutor.
As a UK-qualified teacher, I am registered on the government’s Disclosure and Barring Service, which guarantees that I am suitable for teaching children. Any student or parent can contact the service to verify my credentials.
I use the most advanced teaching strategies to ensure that each of my students achieves excellent learning outcomes. I have been trained to use the most modern and dynamic Evidence-Based Teaching techniques developed by Geoff Petty. For English language teaching, I am a strong advocate of Total Physical Response, which is based on the coordination of language and physical movement. I like to give students instructions in English together with engaging body movements, and students respond in kind with appropriate repetition and fun whole-body actions. My expertise is in 11 Plus, GCSE Maths, English, Geography and Sociology, and A-Level Geography and Sociology, and Business English.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy hiking in the countryside. I am also a committed fan of Liverpool Football Club. So, if you follow English football, we can chat about what is going on in the Engl

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: My first job after leaving school was as a voluntary schoolteacher at a High School in Jamaica, where I taught Maths and English. This experience has given me a love for teaching, which has become a life-long passion. After graduating from University, I worked as a research and policy officer in local government in London. I then got a job in adult education in London, where I worked as a consultant teaching management skills to senior managers in the UK National Health Service. I then worked for over 20 years in South Africa as a university lecturer and consultant. During this time, I undertook assignments in over 23 countries, providing policy advice on HIV/AIDS to governments across Africa. After completing my TEFL certificate, I worked in Thailand as a TEFL teacher. Subsequently, I returned to the UK, and worked as a Supply Teacher in secondary schools in London and Merseyside. Since 2021, I have been working full-time online as a Tutor for Preply and several other online companies. The wealth of experience I have gained in school teaching, university lecturing, adult education, and TEFL instruction means that I am exceptionally well qualified to be a Tutor.

DBS Check: Yes