Amanda

I am second in English and lead English intervention teacher who specialises in helping students make the grades they require. I work in Sandwell teaching KS3 and 4 English and I have a PGCE and a BA(hons) in English and Psychology. I specialise in KS3 and KS4 English with all new 9-1 GCSE exam boards and as well as basic skills literacy and numeracy.

I am also an exam marker which means I have a thorough understanding of GCSE specifications and what examiners are marking for.

I have a proven track record of success at GCSE and all pupils within my classes achieve their expected grades or better.

Previous to my teaching role I worked as a tutor for students who had SEN and I have extensive knowledge of teaching students who have learning difficulties as well as gifted pupils who need targeted intervention to help them to surpass their targets.

Availability: Evenings (various days) and weekends

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I have been teaching for 7 years now. Each academic year I have taught I have had successful results with all of the classes that I teach and with a number of examination boards.

I have expereince delivering intervention in a 1-1 and group setting. Previous to my teaching career I was a basic skills and life skills tutor working with post 16.