Martha - Brockley tutor





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Information About Martha:


Personal Description:

I graduated from the University of Warwick with an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree (2.1) in History and Sociology in 2009.

I also have a Masters at the University of Nottingham. Now I'm based in London working for Save the Children UK.

Teaching is something I thoroughly enjoy and find very rewarding; I hope to continue working in education in the future.



Teaching Experience:

I have a great deal of teaching experience with both children and adults. In the past, I have taught people for whom English is their second language, as well as native English speakers.

For the past 9 months I have been tutoring A Level Sociology; GCSE Sociology and English; Key stage 3 English; and Key Stage 1 English. I have had good feedback from my tutees, and they have significantly improved her grades.

I worked for the Kumon Learning Centre for one year where I tutored children between the ages of four and twelve. After working there for four months I was promoted to Senior English Assistant.

In the summer of 2008 I volunteered as a foreign language teacher in South East Asia. In Vietnam I had two classes a day for which I had to prepare lesson plans. In one class I taught children between the ages of twelve and seventeen, while in an evening class I taught thirty adult learners (see picture). In Cambodia I volunteered for the Cambodian Children's Painting Project, a recognised NGO. I taught children basic reading and writing skills for five hours each day. My experience in Asia has given me great confidence in my teaching abilities with regards to both children and adults.

Over the past 6 months I have been conducting some research for the Nottinghamshire Domestic Violence Forum. This enabled me to help deliver educational sessions in schools about issues of domestic violence and healthy relationships.

Furthermore, I have a good grasp of the national curriculum, having worked for the examination board Edexcel.



Tutoring Approach:

I fully understand the paramount importance of education. I believe a teacher must adapt his or her skills to the particular needs of the tutee.

Creating an appropriate atmosphere for learning is crucial. As an approachable, friendly person, I hope to build up my students' confidence so they are able to excel in their studies, as well as enjoy them.

I want my students to enjoy learning. Depending on the age of the student and the subject being taught, games and quizzes can provide good tools for revision.

As a recent post-graduate student myself, I have a fresh and up-to date approach to teaching. I will spend the necessary amount of time outside lessons to ensure each session is well planned. Having worked for two years for a university confidential listening service, I am patient and responsive.

I find teaching extremely rewarding and strive to help each of my students succeed.

I am free some evenings and daytimes to teach children or adults.



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Qualifications:

  • MA in Global Citizenship, Identity and Human Rights from the Univeristy of Nottingham.
  • BA Hons Degree (2.1) in History and Sociology from the University of Warwick
  • 3 A levels, grade A in History and Sociology, grade B in Government and Politics. Grade B in English Literature AS Level, which was taken two years early.
  • 10 GCSEs grade A* to C, including A* in History and English Language and A grades in Sociology, Science and French.

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:   Travels to you
References Supplied?   Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?   Yes
Additional Languages Spoken:   Italian