Colne Tutors and Colne Tuition

Personal Description:
Female Tutor with a BA from Queen's University plus a Masters in English from UCD offering private one-to-one online tuition in all aspects of English (Language and Literature)

Teaching Experience:
Key Stage 3 upwards; including A-level, IB (standard and higher), Degree/Postgraduate Level plus advice and exam prep.

Tutoring Approach:
I can offer a comprehensive mentoring/revision program, together with Dissertation Structure/Strategy and Proofreading/Editing Service. Copywriting Services as extra. All needs and abilities catered for; only a pen and paper is required.

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Personal Description:
I am an experienced and enthusiastic tutor with a great love of languages, both ancient and modern. I have two Latin/Ancient History degrees: a BA from the University of Bristol, and an MA from UCL.
I have a teaching diploma, with a specialism in tutoring individuals or small groups, from school age through to adult learners.
I continue to study myself as I enjoy learning, but I particularly enjoy helping others in their learning.

Teaching Experience:
- Private tutor with a wealth of experience across all age groups - my students/tutees have ranged in age from 10 to 85. I have coached for exams (CE, GCSE, A level, university exams), with excellent results for my students, and I have tutored adult learners who have come to me for a variety of reasons: some always wanted to study Latin at school but didn't have the chance, others like the idea of reading Virgil or Cicero in a small friendly group. Many of my adult learners have gone on to take Latin GCSE, with great success!
- Tutor in adult education, currently teaching Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek and Roman History in West Sussex.
- Tutor at The London Summer School in Classics.
- Tutor at UCL, taking undergraduate seminar classes.

Tutoring Approach:
The key to successful tutoring lies in tailoring the content of the classes to the student's needs and objectives. For GCSE/A level, a rigorous approach may be required to ensure that grammar and vocabulary is secure, whereas an adult learner may want a pleasant meander through the joy of learning something new and exciting, or a quick progression to adapted text. Whatever the case, I think learning or revision should be fun too, and I aim to make my lessons as enjoyable as possible, whilst keeping a close eye on exam deadlines where relevant!

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Personal Description:
Master's level qualified art teacher, award winning artist and multi-product fashion designer. Highly developed drawing, painting and technical skills, and an excellent knowledge of production processes.
I strongly believe in creativity in every part of life, not only professional. It enriches our lives in so many ways and I would love to support you or your child's individual creative interests in an enjoyable and rewarding way.
As an artist I have participated in many exhibitions and I have had three solo exhibitions. As a fashion designer I have participated in London fashion Week and competitions and I have won several awards. I work on my own personal fashion and art projects and I tutor students that love creating and would like to improve their skills.

Teaching Experience:
I specialised in Fashion Design and Marketing at the University of the Arts, Central Saint Martins, London. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy of Teaching Fine Arts and I have experience as an Art Teacher in the High School of Natural Sciences.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Arts and Fashion as well which gives me knowledge to widely cover tutoring in art and fashion creative field from 6 years of age to adults.

I have helped several students to create a sketchbook for GCSE exam and a portfolio to present to university exams. I have students who study at Central Saint Martins, UAL.

Tutoring Approach:
I am passionate about what I do and I would love to share my experience and knowledge in art, design crafts and the fashion industry with any individual interested in:
• Sketching and drawing with charcoals and pencils, watercolours, acrylic and oil paint.
• Exploration of materials, process and techniques;
• Inspiring innovative ideas & concepts, research and predicting trends;
• Pattern, Cutting and Sewing Lessons;
• Looking at fabric types and where to source fabrics; how to choose the right fabric for your design;
• Help students with creative art & design portfolios and university projects, to professionals requiring assistance with projects.
One-to-one sessions are a great opportunity to work on every personality needs and skills and to help to enable to produce the best creative product.

I also run weekly Art Classes in my studio with small groups of students. It is a good opportunity to see how other students approach the same theme and solve problems such as composition, perspective, shading, colour scheme, etc.

Contact me now including information on what subject are you interested in, age, current skill level and school marks of the student. I can offer you online lessons if you live too far to commute to my studio at Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

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Personal Description:
It is a number of years since I even considered updating my profile. In the last few months I have been asked out by the wife of a very close friend if I would tutor her nephew. I have also been approached by a Russian educational agency to tutor two Russian students.
I must confess I have really enjoyed. So I am updating my profile and offering my services.
I am a retired Deputy Headteacher.Even though I have held senior management roles in schools for 20 years Headteacher's have always wanted me to continue teaching Economics.

Prior to entering the profession I worked as a foreign currency dealer in the City. Whilst it paid very well my second favourite job was the stint I had as milkman. I also spent a summer season employed as a doorman at a disco in a Spanish resort.

My route to becoming a teacher was 'indirect' but I believe the experience I gained outside education proved invaluable in influencing my approach to teaching and the way I relate to students.

I am fanatical Liverpool supporter and since retirement have become a golfer.

Teaching Experience:
I taught Economics at A level and GCSE for 30 years in state comprehensive schools in London and Berkshire.
More recently, and after retirement:
I prepared a 6th form class at Battle Abbey School
for their level A Economics

In all my posts GCSE classes I taught have achieved achieved 70% Level 5 or above.

At A level, classes I taught rarely included any fail results and on average my classes achieved 70% A*-B grades. Even in my last year of teaching a class of 21 A level students secured 86% A*-B grades.

I am very familiar with AQA and Edexcel Syllabi and the IB Economics course. I was an examiner for both Edexcel and AQA.

I also have been involved in preparing students for Oxbridge. In all, I helped successfully prepare 19 students for interviews at Oxford(to read PPE) and Cambridge(to read Economics).

Upon retiring I had thought my days in the classroom had ended. The fact experienced and trained A level Economics teachers are a very rare breed has led to offers, two of which I found difficult to turn down. I was contacted through UK tutors by Battle Abbey School. They wanted an A level economics teacher to prepare a class for 2/3 of the A level course in 18 weeks! We achieved it with most students securing grades above those predicted.

In Sept 2019 I provided additional Learning for an A level student. The parents were Governors at Gildredge House School. After a few months they asked if I would consider becoming Head of Economics at Gildredge House and introduce GCSE Economics as well as teaching the A level. I did not want such a commitment but would be prepared to teach the Yr12 and Yr13 A level groups.

The Yr13 group had received very little grounding in Yr12 and had not developed the disciplined attitude towards learning. It took time for most of them to trust I knew what I was doing and act upon guidance and advice. Then Covid came! Nevertheless, most students secured results at least two grades higher than those I had predicted for them in Nov 19.

I was asked if I would extend my one year contract as no appropriately qualified and experienced replacement could be found. I am currently teaching Yr13 and Yr12 groups three mornings a week and enjoying it!!
The extension lasted 4 years!

And now I am tutoring again and lovint it.

Tutoring Approach:
When first meeting students who have never studied Economics I inform them they do have an understanding of the subject because it affects all aspects of their everyday lives. Wherever possible I will relate economic theories and principles to those real life experiences.

Indeed there are two general approches to teaching the subject:

1. Learn the theories and then apply to real life.
2. Introduce the theories through real life situations.

I adopt the latter approach.

Regarding my approach to student learning in general: wherever possibleI encourage and guide students to think and learn for themselves as it builds self confidence.

My overall approach is to encourage students to enjoy their learning. The subject is difficult requiring a lot of hard work. If students enjoy their learning the studying is easier

Tutoring on a one to one basis requires a flexible approach. The attitude, learning style and ability of a student should influence the style of tutoring.

Finally, I value a learning relationship with honesty on both sides. If a students is unable to complete a task by the agreed deadline I would rather they just tell me rather than devise a convincing excuse. On occasions we all face unexpected circumstances which can derail plans.

This overall approach seemed to receive a positive reaction from students as the subject nearly always attracted largish numbers at A level.

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Personal Description:
I've always been a bright girl in biology getting good marks and trying my best

Teaching Experience:
I used to work at an after school club with primary school students and helped them with their homework

Tutoring Approach:
I was recommended to come here by one of the teachers at the after school club

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Personal Description:
My name is Toufic, I'm 32 years old originally from Lebanon. I have an Engineering Degree in Software Development from the University of Burgundy (France), and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with Distinction from Bradford University (UK). I am currently working as the Web Development Manager in a company in Bradford.

Teaching Experience:
I enjoy teaching, and love sharing my knowledge with different types of people, either young beginners or adults.
I helped many young students who had difficulties in their academic studies. But I also taught adults and professionals various skills in the IT sector.

Tutoring Approach:
Tutoring is all about caring and patience. I'm a very calm person who enjoys talking to people and knows how to teach in a fun and relaxed way.
First introduction hour is given for free for us to discuss your needs and the approach we'll take for teaching!
Special discounts given for students wishing to learn Arabic!

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Personal Description:
I studied Japanese at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and got my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Japan. Having spent 7 years living in Japan, I have level 1 (N1) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).  I also have skills in traditional Japanese arts, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy. I want to share my passion for the Japanese language with everybody, from complete beginners to students going to Japan in the near future.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 10 years of experience in private tutoring and teaching at the university level. I have successfully tutored students who got jobs or enrolled at universities in Japan, as well as passed JLPT N5-N3 levels.

Tutoring Approach:
Every student is different. Every student's approach to studying is different. Every student's objective of studying Japanese is different. I take all of it into account, and tailor classes for each student. We will decide on realistic pace and goals, and by combining our efforts will try to achieve them.

I also offer a fast-track Japanese language course - the methodology I was trained with at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. It is a comprehensive course and you build up the skills in all areas of the language - starting with speaking and listening, then followed by reading and writing. In one year you should be able to have daily conversations (equivalent to JLPT N4), and in two to three years you would be able to comprehend coherent conversations in everyday situations and beyond (equivalent to JLPT N3).

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Personal Description:
I am very passionate about languages and cultures. I am fluent in both Mandarin and English and have been teaching Mandarin for the last 10 years. My other big passions are travelling and learning all sorts of things new. I am looking forward to sharing my love of the Chinese language with you.

Teaching Experience:
I cover all four elements of language teaching syllabus, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.

I am keen to figure out why students learn Mandarin and how they learn as a person. Based on their individual goals and their learning styles, I will come up with customized study plans for them to follow in order to achieve their goals.

Tutoring Approach:
I am very passionate about helping students discover their own ways of learning and developing their own techniques. I believe in consistency in learning. A little bit everyday is proven effective in the long term for both academic and language learnings.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I am a native speaker from Shanghai, China. I am a qualified experienced Mandarin teacher for speakers of other languages with 10 years' experience. I love teaching Mandarin, my passion are to make Mandarin learning fun easy and effective and explore Chinese culture, food and travel.

I I am very patient, fun, creative and easy-going. I like cooking, traveling, movies, listening to music, different cultures, learning dance and instruments, riding bikes, interior design, gardening, going to the theatre…

Teaching Experience:
I have 10 years teaching experience of Mandarin for the speakers of other languages. I have worked in Chinese Language schools, bilingual kindergardens and a private tutor in China, Australia and the UK.

My students are from all over the world from 2 to 65 years old.

I love teaching Chinese to help students to achieve Chinese language aim, learn more about China, Chinese cultures, Chinese, help students to adapt to life in China and explore fascinating cultures from the wise human being.

It is a truly rewarding job to see students improve, get confident in using Chinese and adapt to China's life well.

I am offering

Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Business Mandarin
Travel mandarin
Survival mandarin
Tailored mandarin
Listening and Speaking
Writing
Pronunciation Correction
HSK
Chinese Culture
Chinese Characters

Tutoring Approach:
I use a task-based method and a variety of teaching methods that depend on your Chinese language goal and your learning styles, we can discuss what learning styles best suit you. I will try my best to teach and guide you, develop your interest and be self-motivated, reach Chinese language goal. If you want to improve your speaking and listening, I will use 80%-100% Mandarin and encourage you speak Mandarin as much as possible during the class.



I am offering group classes, 1 on 2 classes and 1 on 1 classes. Feel free to contact me :) Cheers

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Personal Description:
I am graduated from the University of Stirling with a Master's degree in Finance. With over a decade of experience, I have been dedicated to teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school. My approach to tutoring is highly effective。

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school for over 10 years. I I have successfully guided numerous students through A-Level and GCSE Chinese courses. Many of my students have achieved outstanding results under my guidance, including a remarkable 90% of students who attained an A grade in A-Level Chinese in 2023.

Tutoring Approach:
During the initial session, I work closely with the student to set clear objectives based on their individual needs. My teaching methodology involves designing tailored assignments that draw from a range of subjects and past papers. This approach not only enhances comprehension but also equips students with the skills to apply their knowledge effectively.

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Personal Description:
As well as being a full-time private tutor for nearly 15 years, I have a background in comedy, writing and performance. I've published three humour books and continue to write for theatre companies and private events. I also love art and illustration, and try incorporate this into my teaching where possible - for all ages! I currently live in South-West London with my husband and two young children.

Teaching Experience:
Since 2010 I have taught hundreds of students aged 3 to adult, including high-profile clients, international placements, EFL pupils & students with complex learning needs. I have also worked as an Assistant Course Director at Pilgrims Language School and a Shakespeare Expert at ICES University in France.

Tutoring Approach:
At the heart of my teaching is the firm belief that students should truly enjoy whatever they are learning. With this in mind, my chief aim is to create a comfortable and fun environment that inspires genuine engagement. My degree also involved the study of the psychology of education, which has given me a keen understanding of the unique requirements of each pupil. I have found my approach to consistently generate outstanding results!

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Personal Description:
I am a Medical Student at the university of Nottingham. I obtained A*A*A in my Biology, psychology and chemistry A levels. I also got all A*s at GCSE.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 3 years tutoring experience. I have tutored students for over a year helping one go from a U to a B in her A level chemistry resit.

Tutoring Approach:
I try to make lessons fun and engaging. I believe that there are no silly questions and will try to explain concepts in many different ways to find a way that suits you.

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