Rebecca

As an experienced, qualified teacher, I deliver tailored support to suit the progression needs of the students who I coach. As you would expect, individual sessions are planned and progress monitored via careful and on-going assessment. I aim to make learning as enjoyable as possible and motivate my students by setting tasks that quickly build confidence to enable more challenging work to begin. I also work hard to build a rapport with the students I tutor so they feel comfortable to take the risks that good learning requires. I combine tutoring with English teaching commitments in schools and for community based projects. I specialise in supporting 14-18s to achieve grades that reflect their potential through effective exam preparation. I also mark for the AQA exam board. I am happy to provide tuition at my own home or the student`s.

Availability: Weekday evenings apart from Monday. Some availability during school hours.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I have a first class degree in English Literature with Sociological Studies as a minor and a PGCE in secondary English. In addition to being an accredited marker for GCSE English with the AQA exam board, I have ten years` classroom experience teaching children and adults in English, English literature, sociology, psychology and health and social care. I have extensive experience of preparing students for both GCSE and A level qualifications as well as preparing them for their next step, whatever that might be. I have specialised in teaching the study skills that are so vital to learners` ability to achieve their potential. In addition to the above, I taught and managed an Access to Higher Education programme for adult learners. As well as my teaching experience I also have experience of developing the curriculum, mentoring less experienced staff and writing teaching and assessment resources. I am used to working with learners right across the ability spectrum, including those with additional educational needs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADD. I also have experience of working with students whose first language is not English and have supported undergraduates to develop their academic writing skills.