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Information About Phaeny:

Personal Description:

I have travelled and lived in different countries and I am lucky to have friends from all over the world. I love learning new languages and teaching other people what I know. I have studied English, Philosophy and Film and have taken a variety of jobs including teacher, bar tender, ambulance driver and cabin crew! I am currently studying French, German and Spanish and have made Bristol my home.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught English of all levels privately and in schools for over 12 years. I have a lot of experience teaching English to people who come from different backgrounds. Usually, most of my students plan to move to the UK in order to study or work and a lot of the times they have to take an exam (such as the IELTS, the TOEFL or Cambridge Certificate). I can also help people brush up on their old knowledge or teach them what they need to know to use English in a business environment. I have recently started teaching Greek (which is my native language), applying afresh all I have learnt about language teaching all these years I have been teaching English.

Tutoring Approach:

I approach each person in a different way and I always make sure they don't feel embarrassed even when asking the most silly question. I am flexible with my style and time and I always adjust lessons to meet the person's needs and moods. I have a lot of experience in identifying students' weak points and helping them turn them into strong ones, building their confidence. I tend to use real material like newspaper clippings or poems or material from their work and generally avoid coursebooks, but I am flexible. I have a deep understanding of the learning process, both from the teacher's and the learner's point of view and I truly enjoy teaching!

Qualifications:

• MA, University of Newcastle (Literature and Film)
• BA, The American College of Greece (English and Philosophy)
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (seminar)
• Using Literature Creatively in Language Teaching (research and workshop)

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:	German, Spanish