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£54/hr
5.0
Janine H
English Language and Literature English English
Over the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to develop my teaching skills, gaining valuable experience in teaching learners who need extra support to overcome barriers to achieving. I am aware of issues affecting some learners which can and have over ridden their choice and chance of participating in education. My qualifications such as BA(Hons) Degree in Education where I used Autism in the classroom as my Dissertation, Certificate in Education, L3 Awareness in ASD and L5 Adult Specialist in English , are necessary to implement resources to motivate such barriers and complex needs, including...
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£39/hr
5.0
Anna H
PhD., MSc/BSc English social policy/research methods
I am a social science researcher/lecturer and literacy teacher with teaching experience in Social Research Methods, Business Research Methods, Social Policy, Social Work and Sociology.I hold both a lecturing and a teaching qualification, and currently teach basic English and Maths in schools and colleges.I have particular expertise in supporting undergraduate and post graduate students to write their dissertation/thesis.I have an interest in, and much experience of, supporting dyslexic students and non-native English speakers.I have professional experience in using NVIVO, SPSS, Access and Excel.As...
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£62/hr
5.0
Emma J
Dedicated English tutor.
NEW AFTER SCHOOL SLOTS AVAILABLE Thanks for choosing to read my profile. Before you continue to read, please note that I teach ONLINE only. So, if you would like face- to- face lessons, please select another wonderful tutor from this website. If ONLINE tutoring is for you, then read on. ABOUT ME- I am a friendly, reliable professional with over 20 years’ of domestic and international experience working as teacher in a variety of settings including, schools, colleges and adult learning centres.I am fully qualified to teach primary aged children and English as second language (ESOL). I understand s...
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£44/hr
4.9
Michael B
English Tutor - 18years teaching experience , delivering engaging lessons
I studied Theology at both Leeds Trinity College and Durham University, where I achieved a First Class Honours degree and later Merit. After doing regular guest teaching and classroom assistance, I took the PTLLS Level 4 at the Advance Training Academy and began tutoring in 2014. Since then I have taught people from Cramlington, Durham, Dunston, Gateshead, and Sunderland (to name just a few examples). Each of my students has steadily increased their grades, achieving A*-C. My aim is to provide first quality tuition in Religious Studies and Philosophy and to help people become more confident in...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jyoti S
English Literature and Language Expert English
Hi all, hope this finds you in good health! I am a certified TESOL(Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Trainer from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle.I hold a Teaching Certification in English and have double majored in Business Management and Human Resource Management, with a Post Graduate in International Business.With rich corporate experience, I embarkedon teaching and am absolutely loving it. Have been tutoring for nearly 15 years now, both onlineand at reputed colleges such as Darlington College, Sunderland College and Northumberland College. I love to engage with students...
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£47/hr
5.0
Amy K
Experienced English tutor
Do you find English a challenge? If so, I am sure that I am the tutor for you. My pedagogical stance is simple: encouraging creativity and engagement will stop people thinking that English is a chore. My aim is to plan lessons to develop students’ critical thinking skills and ability to put their thoughts from brain to paper. Another important aim is for me to help students feel comfortable and confident within the subject, whether that is finding quotes to analyse, understanding concepts or improving on your spelling, punctuation and grammar. I have plenty of experience helping students to excel i...
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£24/hr
4.9
David J
Experienced English Tutor
When it comes to History, I have always loved the subject, leading me to secure my place at the University of Leeds and to follow through my degree and gain a 2:1. While doing so, I had a fantastic time living in Leeds, which is why I came back to live here. My focus was on the British Empire, but having studied History all the way through school and university, my experience with the subject is very broad. For example I studied Britain from 1880-1980 and Nazi Germany at A Level, and American foreign policy and race relations and the Russian Revolution at GCSE. History is one of the most important...
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£44/hr
5.0
Aileen L
enthusiastic and encouraging English tutor
As an English tutor I have tutored all ages, but I specifically tutor A Level Literature where I have a wide knowledge of the curriculum - I have tutored students across all the examination boards. I am a happy and enthusiastic mature person, who believes strongly in education and the confidence and opportunities that can be gained. My first aim is to encourage and praise pupils in their work - I believe enjoyment of the subject is the key to doing well. I personally enjoy the discussions, the debates. the sparks that come with a broader knowledge of the subject. And that "light bulb" moment that...
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