LoginDebra - Kilburn tutor
Information About Debra:
Personal Description:
I have been drawing and painting for over 30 years, having studied art at University, and then continued to create and experiment with different mediums and complete further studies to develop my skills. I have also completed many portrait commissions as well as public mosaic projects. Recently I spent time in Italy on an Arts Residency which culminated in an exhibition.
During this process of developing my own skills, I have become passionate about teaching my love of art to others. I also learnt to teach EFL and have experience teaching in classes as well as one to one tuition for adults and children.
Currently, I am teaching art to Adults in Adult FE Colleges, but have also run many workshops for children of all ages and experience (after school clubs, summer schemes, as well as private tuition) I enjoy the mixture of ages that I teach so that it keeps me fresh and full of ideas. With adult teaching, I am always seeking ways how to simplify teaching methodology, and with children to keep it fun and exciting and relevant to their own interests.
IF YOU WANT A TRIAL LESSON PLEASE REQUEST THIS (1 LESSON ONLY) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOKING PROCESS OTHERWISE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR REQUEST FOR TEACHING.
Teaching Experience:
Art
Adults - FE Colleges, one to one tutoring, community workshops, teaching elderly at Day centres & those with Learning Disabilities, Pop Up Painting, Urban sketching groups
Children - private tutor, home schooling, afterschool clubs, holiday schemes, own workshops
Mosaic and Crafts : Workshops with community groups, small groups at studio, current student of Diploma in Mosaic Studies at London School of Mosaic.
EFL
Over 5 years teaching in language schools/further education colleges/ one to one/small groups. Students come from many different countries, focusing on conversation, listening skills, exams, pronunciation etc. I have prepared students for IELTS exams, and also helped with essay writing for University degree courses.
IF YOU WANT A TRIAL LESSON PLEASE REQUEST THIS (1 LESSON ONLY) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOKING PROCESS OTHERWISE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR REQUEST FOR TEACHING.
Tutoring Approach:
Intially, we discuss some important learning goals, and find out what your expectations are, whether it be to take up a new hobby or enable your child to get through exams.
Lessons will involve practical hands on exercises, as well as demonstrations by myself (art), useful handouts with overviews of the lesson and some homework for the next class (ie keeping up a sketchbook with specific tasks). I can also use art/craft projects to develop(non-native) children's English skills.
Art lessons take place at my studio in Mill Hill, which is a perfect environment rather than your or my dining table! It is well equipped with easels, sink, light, books and resources. There is a communal kitchen, sink and fridge.
Materials will be provided by the learner, however, I will be able to suggest what to purchase, and bring materials to experiement with if they are not readily available.
Most importantly, lessons will be tailored to your personal needs, or your childs. This is specifically important as you have chosen to have private tutoring - the time will be for you and will do my best to ensure that your goals are met.
IF YOU WANT A TRIAL LESSON PLEASE REQUEST THIS (1 LESSON ONLY) AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOKING PROCESS OTHERWISE I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT YOUR REQUEST FOR TEACHING.
Subjects Taught:
- Craft and Design
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Art
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) - Painting from Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University
- CELTA (Teaching English Qualification) for Adults and Children
- Diploma in History of Art - Foundation Module (Birkbeck University)
- PTLLS Certificate (Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / From their home / Online |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |
| Additional Languages Spoken: | Italian, Spanish |
