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Information About Jo:

Personal Description:

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Chichester with a 2:1 in English with Creative Writing (BA Hons). I'm flexible with my availability both during the week and at weekends, and I'm willing to travel reasonable distances within the Portsmouth area, i.e. Chichester, Fareham etc. I'd prefer to tutor students in their own homes.

Teaching Experience:

I am Trinity TESOL certified and have experience teaching English as a language to both children and adults. I also have experience tutoring children of secondary school age and knowledge of GCSE marking criteria. If your child is struggling at school or college, even one or two hours a week can make a huge difference to them; and if there is a particular piece of coursework they are having trouble with, even a one-off session can help them greatly, and I would be happy to help them not only with English Language and Literature but also with any English related subject (including, for example, Drama or Media), and to assist with the proof-reading and improvement of any coursework essays or reports. I'm also available for exam revision at any level. If you have Primary or Junior school-aged children, I can help them strengthen their numeracy and literacy skills, as a surprising number of children do find themselves struggling when they make the step up to senior school.

Tutoring Approach:

My strength as a teacher has always been in one-on-one work or tutoring small groups, particularly with pupils who may be struggling due to circumstances beyond their control. I strongly believe that all students are capable of improving their work with a little extra help and attention that it simply isn't possible for classroom teachers to give. One or two marks can really make a difference in grades (particularly at GCSE level, for example, where correct punctuation and grammar can be worth up to six marks) and as stated above, even a one-off session concentrating on a particular piece of coursework can make a huge difference to some students. I am extremely patient and very aware that all children learn differently, and willing to work with the student to find out the best way for me to help them, rather than expect to tutor everyone in the same way.

Qualifications:

• BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing 2:1
• Trinity Cert. TESOL

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