Knaresborough Tutors and Knaresborough Tuition

Personal Description:
Hello,

I am Alfiya. I am a professional, qualified and experienced tutor in individual and group Russian teaching. I have been in Edinburgh for almost 11 years and have been a tutor in Russian, freelance interpreter and translator for all this time. During my tutoring career I have assisted almost 250 learners with teaching Russian. I like communicating and meeting new people. I'm friendly, easy-going, open, quick-minded. In my free time I like reading, learning about different cultures, going in for sport, socialising.

Teaching Experience:
I graduated from Irkutsk State Linguistic University in Russia in 1996. Had been teaching English for Russian students and Russian for foreign students at Kazan State University for 15 years (Russia). My specialities are: Russian from Elementary to Advanced.

In 1999 I studied at the Open Society Institute-Samara where I attended Soros Intensive Teacher Training Course for University Instructors in Samara Russia. In 2000 I finished the course in 'Improvement of Professional Skills on Teaching Methodology of Foreign Languages' at Kazan State University in Russia. In 2005 I attended the Conversational Spanish course in Spanish Centre of Education and Culture at Kazan State University. Back to Russia I worked as a senoir lecturer in English and Russian at Kazan State University. I participated as a tutor in English in the Presidential Programme of Russia by giving lectures on Business English for top managers, directors of companies and firms and businessmen to take part in international business as Russia opened up to worldwide and free trade. 10 of my former students went onto internships in Greece, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Japan after finishing this programme. I am the author of four scientific publications in the field of linguistic relations in Russian, English and Tatar.

While living in the UK I have worked as a freelance tutor and translator for Scottish&Newcastle, Scottish Parliament, NHS and Rudolf Steiner School. I am really proud of the fact that among my students are people of different ages, knowledge of Russian and purposes of learning it and who are professionals in different fields for example in language and science teaching, sales and marketing, medical research, social work, to name just a few.

I have completed successfully the HNC and HND Tourism course at Edinburgh college.

Tutoring Approach:
Always try to make students interested in the subject I teach. Create a ftiendly and an encouraging learning environment. Not afraid to praise them even if they do not get immediate good results. Tend to get feedback from them. Plan carefully each lesson. Use the Internet and PC in preparing for lessons. Try to make lessons interesting, various by combining different aspects of learning a language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. Each course that you will attend is tailored to your needs and depends on your level of knowing Russian and your purpose of learning. I teach Russian through the Skype system as well. Each month organise Russian Converstaion Club for my students to help them learn some more about Russia apart from lessons. We discuss various topics in Russian (the topic of each session is given in advance), do different activities based on the theme of the session. The aim of Russian Conversation Club is to improve Russian conversational skills of my students and help them learn more about Russian culture and history.

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Personal Description:
I am expert mathematician with double degree in mathematics from prestigious UK university and full time tutor for more than 14 years of teaching experience. I am fully experienced in building student confidence to solve challenging maths problem at GCSE, A level and university level. Last year I have achieved above 90% success rate in exams through result-orientated teaching methods.

Teaching Experience:
Key stage 3 and GCSE level- 14+ years
A level - 14+ years
Undergraduates 6+ years

Tutoring Approach:
I am offering online one to one and small group tuition to GCSEs, A-levels and undergraduates. My method of teaching mathematics is based upon rigorous practice on exam style questions.

My in-depth subject knowledge and mentoring experience means I can approach problems multiple ways and select the methods best suited to my student. Above 90% of my students achieved their target grade or better result last year. Biggest gift I can give to student is confidence to solve problems and manage time to relief exam stress so that they can focus on gaining maximum mark in the exam.That is why my focus is on guiding student to the solution by promoting independent learning and research skills.

I am discounting all my fees in order to help students stranded at home by ongoing corona pandemic. Please contact me as soon as possible to take advantage of this discount.

CRB checked: Yes
References will be provided upon request.

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Personal Description:
My name's Louisa, I'm 36 years old, and I'm an experienced tutor of both adults and children. I play the flute, accordion and piano. I have had a classical music education, and in recent years I have also studied blues, jazz, rock, pop, folk and gypsy music.

Teaching Experience:
I have been giving private lessons in music theory, flute, accordion and piano since 2002.

Music Theory: Many of my students are gigging musicians who have decided they want to learn how to read music and how to understand harmony. I also teach a lot of students who are studying at music colleges, universities, or in schools, who need extra help with understanding music theory in able to pass their exams. Alongside music theory I also teach sight-reading, aural skills, and composition.

Instruments: My first job when I was 14 years old was as a flute teacher! I now teach flute, piano and accordion to both adults and children.

Tutoring Approach:
I provide a friendly and affordable service in a professional environment, with lessons tailored to the individual's needs.

Music Theory: I teach all ages and abilities, so whether you're a student needing extra help at college or school, or you're a gigging musician who wants to improve and learn more about what you're doing, or even if you've no previous experience of music at all but simply want to start to learn, get in touch and I'm certain I'll be able to help.

I offer a £10 taster lesson for music classes with no obligation to continue.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I`m Kevin, a friendly and patient full-time maths tutor.

After gaining 11 A's at GCSE (before the days of A* grades) and 4 A's at A level (Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry), and winning both of my school's mathematics prizes, I went on to study mathematics at uni. Since then I worked as both an Accountant and an Actuary before becoming a full-time maths tutor in 2012.

I am an intelligent guy, with the ability to break things down to their simplest forms. I'm also patient and a good listener, with the ability to understand the way someone else thinks about a problem. I think it's the combination of these qualities that makes me a natural tutor. Even before becoming a tutor, I experienced time after time, that when people had a problem understanding something, it was me they`d come to.


One of many 5* reviews:

"My son was struggling with his AS level maths course having failed to keep up with the pace of new topics. We were fortunate enough to get Kevin to help him and there was a complete transformation of his confidence and approach to maths. Before Kevin's intervention my son had achieved U, D and E grades in various mock exams but in test papers before the actual exams he was getting results right at the top of the grade spectrum. I cannot
recommend Kevin too highly for his technical expertise in the subject or for his organised and sympathetic
teaching approach which was essential in my son's case. Kevin brought my son order and confidence out of confusion and despair"

Teaching Experience:
Since becoming a full-time maths tutor I've given after school help to over a hundred students with their GCSE and A level maths courses. I have also taught home schooled children, adult learners, International Baccalaureate and QTS.

Tutoring this many pupils on a 1-1 basis has meant I've become extremely familiar with the individual syllabus requirements of the main exam boards (Edexcel, AQA, OCR and OCR MEI).

Tutoring Approach:
Let me know what your aim is - whether it be to understand that topic/module you 'just cant get!', or to go through past papers, or to learn a whole course from start to finish, and between us we can agree the best approach for you, and prepare a plan of action to ensure you achieve your goals.

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Personal Description:
I am Pearl and I love teaching Mandarin. My students enjoy my versatile teaching methods too.

I have teaching experience from beginners to GCSE, A level and IB level. My students all got first round very excellent exam results most of them got A grade.

The students enjoy coming to my home to learn and I have lots of visual aids to assist them in learning. I love to teach Chinese culture and share my cooking, calligraphy and chess etc experience with learners too.

Also, I taught in international schools before and as Mandarin teacher and head of Department.

I also taught in Bolton school recently.
I have been an Edexcel examiner too and I am very familiar with the Chinese syllabus and exam contents.

I am capable to deliver Chinese A level exam contents.
I do online teaching only.

Teaching Experience:
I have over twenty years professional teaching experience in Mandarin. I am professionally qualified and I have a Master Degree in Education and PGDE too.

Tutoring Approach:
Interactive, versatile, professional and spiral approach.
Fun, creative, practical and enriching in cultural experience too.

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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Alberto and I am a native Spanish Language Tutor. My qualifications include a BA in Fine Arts and a Master's in Secondary Teaching. I also successfully completed a Teacher Training course in Spanish as a Foreign Language. I then moved to the UK where I have been working as a Language Tutor since January 2014. I later gained a DELE examiner accreditation.

My experience includes tuition at several Language Schools and Companies, as well as Teaching Assistance for GCSE and A Level Spanish in Secondary Education. I have also been working as a Language Tutor for the University of Bristol during the last few years.

With over 500 million speakers in Europe, South America and the US, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The importance of Spanish as a second language is undeniable. Why not starting formal lessons with a flexible and tailored learning adapted to your needs?

A great opportunity is now before you. Don't let it slip by!!

Teaching Experience:
WORK EXPERIENCE

·Sep 2021 - Present
Graphic Designer & Reprographics Administrator Orchard School - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Reprographics Operator & Administrator St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2018 - Nov 2019:
Spanish Language Tutor International House - Bristol / UK

·Jul 2018 - Sep 2020:
Spanish Language Tutor Spen Languages - Bristol / UK

·Mar 2017 - Present:
Spanish Tutor for In-Company Language Training Burges Salmon - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2016 - Jul 2019:
Spanish Language Tutor School of Modern Languages - University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2016 - May 2017:
Spanish Language Assistant Cotham School - Bristol / UK

·May 2016 - Present:
Exam Invigilator Cotham School / St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK

·Sep 2015 - Sep 2019:
Invigilator IETLS / CAMBRIDGE invigilation with International House Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Aug - Sep 2014:
Substitute Tutor for In-Company Language Training Clarke Willmott LLP - Bristol / UK

·Apr 2014 - Present:
Spanish Language Tutor & Course Coordinator Bristol Language School (BLS) - Bristol / UK

·Mar 2014 - Jan 2016:
Spanish Tutor for In-Company Language Training Mapfre Asistencia - Bristol / UK

·Jan 2014 - Sep 2015:
Spanish Language Tutor Hamilton House - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2013:
Spanish Language Tutor Kedaro International Language School - Huelva / Spain

·Sep 2013:
Spanish Language Tutor CLIC International House - Seville / Spain

·Feb 2013 - Present:
Spanish Language Tutor Face-to-face / Online tuition - Spain / UK


EDUCATION

·Oct 2010 - Jul 2011:
Phd - Art and Education: a constructionist learning [First year complete with minor thesis]
Faculty of Education Sciences - University of Seville / Spain

·Sep 2009 - Jun 2010:
Master`s Degree in Secondary Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching
Faculty of Education Sciences - University of Seville / Spain

·Oct 2007 - Jul 2008:
Erasmus Programme Athens School of Fine Arts - Greece

·Sep 2003 - Jul 2008:
Bachelor of Fine Arts School of Fine Arts - University of Seville / Spain


TRAINING MODULES, SHORT COURSES & FURTHER DEVELOPMENT

·Mar 2025
Certificate in Preventing Sexual Harassment The National College - UK

·Feb 2025
Existing/Experienced Invigilators: Update (Including JCQ Regulation Changes) (2024/25)
The Exams Office - UK

·Feb 2025
Invigilator Digital Accreditation (2024/25) The Exams Office - UK

·Jan 2025
Cyber Security Training for School Staff National Cyber Security Centre - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Understanding Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Understanding the Prevent Duty (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Cyber Security for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Data Protection & GDPR for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Certificate in Slips, Trips, and Falls at Work The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Health and Safety for Staff (2023-24) The National College - UK

·July 2024
Annual Certificate in Fire Safety (2023-24) The National College - UK

·June 2024
End of Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Mini White Board Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Transition to Main Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Do Now Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Start of Lesson Routine Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Restorative Conversations Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
School Operations Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
PSHE and Enrichment Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK

·June 2024
Role of the Tutor Orchard School Bristol - Bristol

·June 2024
Welcome to Orchard Orchard School Bristol - Bristol UK#

·June 2024
Supervising and Supporting Access Arrangements (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·June 2024
Experienced Invigilators: Changes to Instructions for conducting examinations / Centre-specific arrangements relating to the conduct of examinations (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·June 2024
Instructions for Conducting On-Screen Tests (2023/24) The exams office - UK

·June 2024
Instructions for Conducting Examinations (2023/24) The exams office - UK

·June 2024
Invigilator Digital Accreditation (2023/24) The Exams Office - UK

·April 2024
Stress Awareness for Secondary Schools & Academies National College - UK

·October 2023
Child Criminal Exploitation: Signs, Risks and Supporting Children and Families (Online Safety) - National College - UK

·October 2023
Child Sexual Exploitation Explained (Safeguarding) National College - UK

·October 2023
Certificate in Manual Handling (Health & Safety) National College - UK

·October 2023
Annual Certificate in the Prevent Duty (2023-2024) (Safeguarding) National College - UK

Feb 2022
Supporting and supervising access arrangements Invigilator Training - Bristol /UK

Feb 2022
Changes to Instructions for conducting examinations Invigilator Training - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Display Screen Equipment (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Slips, Trips & Falls (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Coronavirus Awareness (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
GDPR Essentials (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Health and Safety Essentials (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Nov 2021
Fire Awareness in Education (iHasco Training) Trust in Learning Academies - Bristol /UK

·Sep 2021
Site Operative - Orient Gene Coronavirus Ag Rapid Test Training NHS Test & Trace - UK

·Nov 2019:
Fl Professional Development Training International House - Bristol / UK

·Aug 2019:
Cambridge Exams Online Training - Bristol / UK

·Jun 2019:
Fraud Awareness University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·May 2019:
Small Group Teaching - CREATE Level 1 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·April 2019:
Feedback - CREATE level 2 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Lecturing - CREATE level 1&2 workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Action Counter Terrorism Act Awareness E-Learning - UK

·March 2019:
GDPR Data Protection Essentials University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
Safety and Health Services 2016/2017 University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·March 2019:
GDPR Information Security Essential Training University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Feb 2019:
Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Essential Training
University of Bristol - Bristol / United Kingdom

·Feb 2019:
Equality & Diversity Essential Training University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Feb 2019:
Invigilator Training and Assessment / Regulation changes (for experienced invigilators)
OCR & Pearson Education - UK

·Jan 2019:
Year Abroad Essay Marking Workshop University of Bristol - Bristol / UK

·Dec 2018:
Self-regulated learning approaches in HE; Goal setting as conduit to incremental learning
Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching - Bristol / UK

·Oct 2016:
Safeguarding and Child Protection HAYS - UK

Mar / Apr 2016:
Training for New Invigilators Cotham / St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School - Bristol / UK
-annual update training sessions held in 2017, 2018 and 2019

·Feb - Mar 2016:
DELE Trainer / Examiner Training Instituto Cervantes - London / UK

·Dec 2015:
Prevent for Support Staff The Education & Training Foundation - UK

·Aug 2015:
IETLS Invigilation Training Session International House Bristol - Bristol / UK
-annual update training sessions held in 2016, 2017 and 2018

·May 2015:
QTS Certificate National College of Teaching and Leadership - UK

·Dec 2012:
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language CLIC International House - Seville / Spain

Tutoring Approach:
¡Hola! I am an experienced Language Tutor based in Bristol-UK. I am now offering online tuition at an affordable price. Don`t think it twice!

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Personal Description:
Hello & Welcome!

I am Fatima, an Award-Winning British *English teacher to high-calibre clients ; helping them make an impact on their careers. (C.E.L.T.A. qualified, Cambridge University endorsed certficate)

With over 12 years in the English Language Teaching industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, helping high-calibre clients in the Science, Engineering and IT industries, to overcome their pain points, in order to communicate more confidently, speak English effectively, and thus make an impact on their careers.

As a former British Council instructor, I am passionate about teaching, and I have successfully trained and prepared over 1000 high-achievers to speak the Queen´s English, pass Cambridge & IELTS English Exams, and help them succeed in their professions - my students are all living and working in English.

Would you like the same SUCCESS? So, read the testimonials on my website, have a good look around the site and get in contact!

I would love to HELP you obtain your *DREAM*.

Look forward to working with you.

Fatima

Teaching Experience:
I specialise in English for Academic Purposes (IELTS, Cambridge Exams), Business English and Conversational classes. Using the communicative method, I ensure that my students are fully immersed in the language.

Not only do I help my students to make an impact on their careers, but I also provide extra-curricular activities, that enable them to enhance their soft skills, as they become more tolerant and are open to working and living in an inclusive environment.

As a result, my teaching methodologies have been featured in the press and media for their unique effective approach to language learning.

Tutoring Approach:
I empower my students, so that they are able to interact in English proficiently and make an impact: live and work in the language with greater ease, pass official Cambridge Exams and gain entrance into higher education programmes - whilst optimising their confidence to understand and be understood.

I help my students in the following ways:

-To learn how to SPEAK English in order to maintain a conversation, present a Business case and/or pass a job interview; whilst learning how to apply phrasal verbs, the correct vocabulary, in addition to the appropriate tense.

-To apply the correct reading, writing, listening and speaking techniques required, in order to pass their exams with flying colours!

-To build their confidence whilst maintaining an English Conversation.
Perfect their English pronunciation and fluency.

I HAVE HELPED MY STUDENTS TO BECOME BETTER SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH, TO FEEL CONFIDENT WHEN ENGAGING IN THE LANGUAGE, IN ANY GIVEN SCENARIO - PROFICIENTLY.

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Personal Description:
Free 1 hour demo lesson!

My name is Scott! I teach web development technologies such as HTML/CSS,
as well as UI/UX design principles, as well as miscellaneous skills, i.e. planning, setting goals,
time management, motivation, as well as other soft skills!

Teaching Experience:
I have taught a number of international students from various nations, some of which are China, Thailand, Russia, and Turkey,
how to develop their own webpage, providing the essential starting point for web/mobile app development.

Tutoring Approach:
I do my utmost to ensure my students are engaged, motivated, and inspired to succeed in their goals and aspirations.
I elicit from my students their goals, and advise them on a career path that would be suited to their interests,
and provide ample resources, both on development-related topics, and other essential skills.

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Personal Description:
Enthusiastic, kind and patient primary school teacher. Have been teaching for 10 years but left full time work to have three children. Have experience in lower secondary too. Specialism in Maths and Phonics but can offer coverage of all subjects. Get in touch to find out more.

Teaching Experience:
Taught all ages within primary school for 10 years.
Have mostly taught early years (age 3-7).
Specialism in teaching early reading, writing and maths.
Whole curriculum coverage.
Also worked for over a year with Year 7 pupils.
Have done supply teaching to keep up to date and stay in touch while having the children to ensure my knowledge is current.

Tutoring Approach:
Each child's tutoring will be personalised to suit their needs. I can offer a creative, challenging, nurturing but structured approach. I am flexible between schemes of work and can adapt to accommodate methods taught by different schools. I am kind, patient and positive to support those who need their confidence building, however have effective behaviour management skills and teachings methods to suit children who may be harder to engage. I have worked with children who are reluctant to go to school and am also happy to work alongside parents homeschooling children.

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Personal Description:
Hi, I am Ana, the founder of a company. It was created from my own passion for languages and entrepreneurship. I am here to help you to learn Portuguese in line with your desired pace and previous experience of learning languages.

Teaching Experience:
I have attended João de Deus University in Lisbon and I also hold a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) recognised by the National College for Teaching and Leadership UK. João de Deus was a poet and pedagogue whose teaching methods I have adopted in my practice. I work as an Examiner for UK examination boards: Cambridge Assessment International Education & Pearson Edexcel UK.

Tutoring Approach:
I am here to expand your language skills, help you to speak confidently and to achieve your true potential. Positive minds, positive vibes! Learning a language does take time, so be patient and have fun!

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Personal Description:
Current Secondary Science Teacher specialising in Physics and Biology, Master of Education from Cambridge University alongside PGCE and 14 year's experience both in the UK and abroad in both private and UK state schools.

I have held a variety of positions from Classroom Teacher up to Head of Department but with a young family I have stepped back from management for the time being. I teach at a local state school in North Tyneside.

Teaching Experience:
14 years teaching both in the UK along with 4 years teaching abroad. I am qualified to teach all sciences to GCSE and Physics and Biology to A-Level. I have worked with classes from 32 down to 1-2-1 tuition with significant value added to pupils from all levels of ability.

Tutoring Approach:
As different pupils learn in different ways I am happy to tailor my teaching style to fit the needs of the student. I work to ensure that there is understanding of the topic alongside just knowing the facts. I am up to date on current paedagogical research which I use to ensure that I am able to give the best to my students.

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Personal Description:
Здрaвствуйте! Would you like to read, speak and understand Russian for any purpose: to pass your GCSE and A level exams, for travel, business or pleasure? I would be able to help. All my lessons are tailored to meet any learning needs and make the learning journey enjoyable.

Teaching Experience:
I am a native speaker of Russian and a Head of a very successful Russian department in a grammar school in London. I teach pupils from year 7 to 13.
I have been teaching languages in the UK for the past 25 years and pride myself in helping my students achieve their dream of studying Russian at Oxbridge and other Russel group universities. Many of my pupils fall in love with the language and carry that love throughout their lives. I am a teacher-examiner for GCSE and A level Edexcel Pearson examboard.

Tutoring Approach:
There is a great lack of teaching and learning resources in Russian, that is why I create them myself and base them on the needs of my students.

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