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Information About Maria:

Personal Description:

A qualified and experienced teacher, I live in North Northumberland with my husband, our 4 children and pet dog. Despite not having done a huge amount of formal teaching over the past few years, I have done a little supply work and enjoy spending time helping my own youngsters with their learning. Now that my children are growing up, I want to spend more time helping other people achieve again. I like the flexibility that private tuition offers. I'm prepared to travel within a 15 mile radius of my home address (though you will need to cover the fuel costs) or you can come to me. I will also happily communicate via the internet or over the phone if there are problems with studies - though I don't have skype or anything like that at present.

Teaching Experience:

I have spent 10 years of my life as a school teacher and have almost a lifetime of informal teaching experience!

Having completed a teaching qualification (PGCE) at Durham Uni in 1994, I spent 6 years in London teaching combined sciences at KS3 and KS4. I also developed and delivered a Biology A-level curriculum for several years.

In 2000, I moved back home to Northumberland and worked in a private school where I taught students from 8yrs of age through to 19yrs. Subjects included science (KS2/KS3), biology (KS4/Yrs 12+13), mathematics (KS2), technology(KS2/KS3), PHSE(KS2/KS3/KS4).

More recently, I have taken time out to spend more time with my family. With 3 children at First School, I have continued to gain teaching experience helping my youngsters with their learning. Additionally, as well as doing a bit of supply, I have offered informal tuition in Biology and English to some of my peers.

Tutoring Approach:

Learning is a two-way relationship between tutor and tutee - what works for one learner may not work for another. The use of a variety of learning techniques is important - it's necessary to tailor lessons to the individual needs, strengths and interests of the student. I like to utilise a number of resources - the internet, texts, relevant current affairs articles and hands on experiments where appropriate. To learn well, it's important to feel relaxed - I try my best to make the student feel comfortable and confident. I am happy for parents to join in with lessons; it's useful, as parents can help their children with their studies too!

For GCSE and A-level tutees, learning good revision and examination techniques are also necessary and these are areas I also deal wth.

Past pupils have almost always achieved or excelled expectations. I am in touch with some of my ex students (now adults) who would no doubt be happy to provide an honest reference!

Qualifications:

• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (Durham Uni)
• A-levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
• 'A' grade GCSEs in English Language and Literature, Grade 1 Oral

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes