Fiona's Tutor Profile



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Information About Fiona:


Personal Description:

I am an English Literature and Language graduate based in central Inverness who has experience in working with children, teenagers and international students. I love English and having studied both literature and language for 4 years and tutored for 3 years, I am keen to share my creative enthusiasm with those who may be less convinced!



Teaching Experience:

I have tutored over 40 students at Standard Grade, National 4/5, Intermediate and Higher levels over the past two years, with positive results and progress made by all. I am friendly and patient and feel confident working with any age group, especially teenagers. IHaving previously worked as a piano tutor with an autistic pupil, I am especially sensitive to those with additional support needs.



Tutoring Approach:

I offer lessons which will be both structured and relaxed, aiming to motivate and inspire confidence in students and work through a series of progressive targets. My hope as a tutor is for my students to feel that English is no longer a subject they dread, but instead one which they learn to enjoy and understand. I am also able to provide online support in between lessons if necessary, especially in the lead up to prelims and exams. Please note my hourly fee includes preparation time and tailor-made worksheets for each individual student. Lesson focus will include basic skills (spelling, grammar etc.) as well as analytical and written skills, folio work, exam techniques and working through past papers. I have an up-to-date Enhanced CRB Disclosure and am willing to provide references upon request.



Subjects Taught:

  • English
  • 11+ (secondary) (£22.5 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
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Qualifications:

  • MA (Hons) ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE (2:1) from University of Glasgow
  • SQA ADVANCED HIGHER ENGLISH (B)
  • SQA HIGHER ENGLISH (A)
  • GRADE 8 SOLO PIANO PERFORMANCE from Trinity College London

Further Information:

Availability:  Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:   From their home / Online
References Supplied?   Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?   Yes
Additional Languages Spoken:   Gaelic