Swanwick Tutors and Swanwick Tuition

Personal Description:
Hello!
My name is Catherine, I am a 21 years old French girl studying International Relations at London School of Economics (LSE)
I enjoy new challenges, I am really adaptable, open minded and easy going.

Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring students for the past three years and they ALL are at least on a high 2.1 at University.

I have been working in the Language Centre at Leeds Uni for the past two years.

I have also been tutoring a French Teacher from Leeds University on French Politics, Culture and Literature

In June 2009 I was a Matron in an English boarding school.

Tutoring Approach:
If you already have some interest for French, I will be the one who will help you make your way right to the top

Teaching is something I really love doing. I will be happy to help you improve your grammar, pronunciation, orthography, as well as teaching you about the very rich french culture and Politics. The cultural side is indeed the part I love to speak about (as a lesson or just randomly) because I believe learning a language is not only learning its grammar.

I am specialised on tutoring people who already have some basis of French (From A Level to fluent).

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Personal Description:
I am a motivated, organised and friendly young woman. I love working with children and I am passionate about sport. I want to become a teacher and I am currently working as a classroom assistant at a high school. I am mainly in maths supporting foundation and higher curriculum at key stage 3 and 4 . I received an A at maths at GCSE and understand the curriculum fully. I studied Sport Science with Coaching at Northumbria University. I have had substantial experience in numerous schools and with a range of departments. I am very capable of working one on one with children and also with groups of children.

Teaching Experience:
I have had work placements at Haydon Bridge High School teaching P.E to ages 13-18 for a period of 6 weeks, then assisting various classes for 75 hours over 4 months. I undertook several roles; teacher, clasroom assistant, organiser of fixtures and one on one tutor. I also returned to Haydon Bridge High school as a volunteer, assisting in P.E lessons.
I am currently emplyed as a classroom assistant at Queen Elizabeth High school. My main role is to work with one or two children with Special Educational Needs within the classroom supporting their learning. I may also have to work with a whole class, supporting all the children. It is vital for my role that I understand and can teach the curriculum, as I may have to work outside the classroom with the child and will need to tutor them in that subject area. The majority of the students I am currently working with have made progress since I have been put with them and other students are asking to be placed with me or for me to put on revision sessions for them.

Tutoring Approach:
Every child is unique. They each have their own way of learning and have different abilities in a variety of areas. This can not always be addressed within a school environment, as it can be difficult to differentiate the topic which is being taught to a large number of pupils. I understand that each child will work at a different rate therefore my rate and style of teaching will alter to suit the student. I believe that tutoring is about guiding a child to find their own way towards an answer and not making them follow your way as they may not understand the process which you have followed. I can also comprehend the amount of work which students are having to complete weekly, thus I would not supply them with a large workload alongside their normal studies.

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Personal Description:
Hello and welcome :-)

I'm Craig and I have been teaching languages for almost 15 years now. I am a relaxed and patient teacher and will be well suited to anyone who needs to learn at their own pace or who needs things explained well and carefully to them.

I am also well qualified for the job with a BA Honours degree with triple distinctions in Spanish, Italian & French as well as Teacher Qualified Status and a CELTA. I have also lived, worked and studied in Spain, Italy, France and Greece.

I have studied a lot of languages myself. I've studied over 30 languages over the years. I have achieved fluency in the languages I teach, but I have also reached a fairly good standard in some other languages or have acquired a basic knowledge of many others. I will use some of the methods I have used to learn these languages to help teach you.

I will help you, step by step, to begin speaking and understanding your chosen language.

I am also DBS (previously CRB) checked for your security.



Here are a few a reviews from my customers:

I thoroughly recommend Craig to everyone as an excellent Spanish tutor. He is kind, patient and commited to his students.
My daughter, who had been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) had an hour`s lesson every week for eighteen months, after her secondary school was unable to offer Spanish lessons. She achieved an A* grade in her GCSE exam (Review by Kerrie, Sittingbourne)

I thoroughly recommend Craig if you are looking to learn a foreign language. I spent my teenage years completely adamant that a second language was beyond me. German was my weakest subject and I sat at the back of the class applying my make up! I am now working towards conversational Spanish, and after just over 3 months I am able to hold a Facebook messenger conversation with my South American friends! Not only has Craig taught me enough grammar to achieve this, he also anticipates difficulties English speakers may have with certain language constructs and works through those too. I always look forward to my lessons each week, and enjoy doing the practice questions I`m given for homework. (Review by Emma, Chatham)

I am giving my Italian lessons with Craig a 5 star rating. I began my lessons as a complete novice and now feel confident enough to be going on holiday to Italy to stay in a non-English speaking village. Craig is a highly-skilled professional. I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn a language (he speaks and teaches many!) whether a beginner or with some existing knowledge, for holidays, for work or to reinforce their language learning. (Review by Amanda, Maidstone)

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching languages since 2004 and have worked as a full time language tutor since 2010.
I have also taught in language schools in the UK and abroad as well as in public schools.

Tutoring Approach:
I am very patient and will guide you step by step towards speaking your language of choice. I use a mix of my own course designed by me and materials from other sources such as course books, grammar books and realia.

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Personal Description:
I am a Japanese national who has completed eight Japanese language beginners courses (10 weeks each) as a language instructor at colleges based in Liverpool and Manchester. In a formal course review exercise, I received excellent ratings from my college students with respect to the various teaching components of the course.

I am adept at recognising how best to target my teaching approach, particularly with respect to students who have little or no knowledge of the Japanese language using my fluency in verbal and written English and Japanese.

My teaching experience includes 18 months as a language instructor to college students in Japan, in one-to-one, and group teaching as an employee at a language school. In addition, I was employed in the Japan university sector as a translator of English to Japanese and vice versa, and as a business translator involving UK and Japanese companies. I therefore have language teaching experience acquired over several years in various settings.

My doctoral degree is sociology-based supporting the teacher-student interaction for making solid progress in learning.

Teaching Experience:
100 weeks in beginners Japanese at language colleges in Liverpool and Manchester
12 months providing English language instruction to college students in Japan
18 months English-Japanese language translator at a Japanese University
12 months in organising and translating and interpreting for two Japanese cultural exchange trips
Over 10 years in translating and interpreting various Japanese/UK business people
Online tutoring for 4 years both in groups and individuals. Full HD video camera/microphone and Zoom/Skype.
UK-Japanese business language interpreter and translator
Multiple students taught in private sessions from a wide background that includes, teachers, business professionals, university and college students, and other backgrounds.

Tutoring Approach:
I can provide personal tutoring and group tutoring as required in a large classroom specially set-up for teaching with an approachable and friendly style to engage students in fully comprehending an unfamiliar language. Tuition is provided in verbal and written Japanese using language props as an aid to understanding, with textbooks and specialist Hiragana teaching materials. I have excellent whiteboard writing skills and I am comfortable at teaching in both formal and less formal surroundings. Tuition can be arranged on a regular or irregular timetable according to the needs of the particular student(s).

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Personal Description:
Ben is a Fully Qualified Art and Design Teacher who works as a secondary Art and Photography teacher. He also teaches fine Art and Photography at A-Level. He is a Highly technically and artistically accomplished Artist and Photographer. Ben has been quoted by professors at a university as a master of studio photography and a technical wizz in both digital and traditional post-processing.
Ben aims to spend time chatting with you in advance so that your time with him can be tailored to your needs and is much more productive.

In 2019, Ben started developing his teaching skills and enrolled with Teach SouthEast, one of England's top teacher training schools, which also holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating. The school is known to have a very high reputation for academic rigour and is a research-led teaching school. All of Ben's Mentors and subject tutors have commended on his extensive subject knowledge, especially in photography. Ben Graduated with a Qualified Teacher Status in June 2020 and is Fully Enhanced DBS check. Ben is now employed as a Secondary Art and Photography Teacher and teacher KS3,4,& 5.

Please feel free to contact me, and I would be happy to tailor a teaching package to your needs; I am experienced in AQA, Pearson / Edexcel, Educas and OCR exam boards. Or if you are an adult learner or amature professional just looking to advance your knowledge and skills whether it be Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, as i previously worked proffessionaly including business consutancy.

Ben was educated in Guildford and specialised in the expressive arts. During these years, his creative flare became more apparent.

Ben progressed onto doing a Foundation Degree in Action Photography at Truro College where he specialised in sports Extreme Sports, Natural History, Social Documentary and Events Photography following this he began to prepare for a more commercial direction. Ben still maintained his roots in expressive art during the foundation degree but also developed his technical skills thoroughly, and this has been commented on though out his professional and teaching life.

In 2009, he progressed on to Plymouth University to study for his BA Honours in Photography where he achieved a (2.1) During this course, he spent time intricately studying the history of art and photography, and Ben spent many hours mastering skills in studio large and medium format photography. He concluded the year specialising in colour film, Medium format studio photography and focusing mainly on portraiture, with a project called 'The Paradox of Perfect Beauty'.

This study challenges the ideologies of what is defined as beauty throughout art history, sculpture, and figurative representation. It critically analyses the standardised figures and body shape used in art as well as in modern-day commercial advertising, fashion and other types of portraiture.

Ben worked for 3.5 years at an Apple APR shop in Guildford so has a very in-depth knowledge of Apple technology and software and during this time taught people of all ages to use Apple computer something he still tutors to this day in.

I prefer to teach over a 2-hour basis, and this allows for focused study and practical time of guided activity further to this I will travel for a lesson but ask that travel expenses are paid.
Lastly, due to previous experiences, I ask that 50% of the total job is paid upfront as a non refundable deposits on acceptance of the agreed package. I ask this due to the fact I have to pay the tutoring site based on the agreed amount a fee.

Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring photography from many years to all different ages and abilities from young kid's to University and Mature Learners, I started my teaching with teaching English in Thailand and working as an assistant youth worker and having to teach different subject and activities. I have furthered my experience with children running children Holiday camps over the School Holidays.

Further to this I am a fully qualified secondary and college Art and photography teacher with 6 years experience in bot2h state and private settings. This includes nearly 2 years in a specialised school for student with ECHP's and Autism, ADHD, ODDand PDA
All my student have gained high mark some have, with my tuition jumped 4-5 grades.
At gcse 1 student in February or year 11 was predicted a 2 and gain a high 8 , another who had failed all other subject including English at gcse gained a B in A-level photography including an essay even though many including her self had written tem off.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a relaxed approach to teaching, trying to view someone's work objectively but giving prods and direction where needed. I like for my students to discover the answer themselves as this embeds the knowledge and allows them to master their subject. Upon realising that they can achieve and have mastered the skills needed, the satisfaction you see from them is the best part of the job. Every achievement is praised, and every downfall is considered not a failure but part of the learning curve.

I encourage mistakes, as these are the things we learn from, and I have a vast bank of resources to use that come from my everyday life as a teacher.

But the main thing is this is not a school, and we have fun!

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Personal Description:
Hi, I am Hulya. I am from Turkey. I have been living in London for the last 7 years. I can teach Turkish language.

Teaching Experience:
I am a native Turkish speaker. I can teach grammar to anyone that needs it; also pronunciation and writing at any level.

Tutoring Approach:
I check the student's level first and I plan the lessons according to the student's needs.
I consider the student's learning styles.

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Personal Description:
I am a Professional Tutor with over 30 years of experience in teaching French, Russian, English as a Foreign Language (ESOL, IELTS) at Universities, Colleges, Schools and privately.

Teaching Experience:
I have over 30 years of experience in teaching French, Russian, English as a Foreign Language (ESOL, IELTS) at all levels: from the beginners up to the advanced. I am also preparing students for exams in academic IELTS.

Tutoring Approach:
I am teaching all the aspects of the language: speaking/listening, reading/writing. My teaching is grammar based as without the knowledge of grammar it is impossible to make up correct sentences. I am using authentic materials in all the languages I teach. There are a lot of activities resulting in improving speaking skills. My students always get higher results at the exams than they were initially hoping for. There is always a good rapport with the students. The students get all the help they need. My lessons are always well structured, lively and meet students' satisfaction.

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Personal Description:
I am an English teacher and tutor with 20 years of experience of teaching one-to-one and in classrooms to children of all ages and adults. I have taught children from aged 3, and classes of adults with up to 75 students! I teach all levels from beginner to proficiency. Full CRB certificate, MA Applied Linguistics, BA Hons Modern Language Studies.

Teaching Experience:
Southgate and Barnet College of Further Education, London
September 2013 - June 2014
• CAE Advanced English

English Support and Study Skills Tutor - South London College Woolwich London
October 2009 - September 2013
• English Support
• Pre-sessional English
• Study Skills
• Business English
• Exam Classes: IELTS, FCE, KET, PET

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - University of Westminster London
July 2011 - August 2011
• Pre-intermediate TEFL teacher (summer school)

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - Shakespeare College London
March 2009 - October 2009
• Upper Intermediate and Advanced General English
• IELTS

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - Lite College Bayswater London
January 2008 - March 2009
• General English
• Beginners to Advanced

Sales and Office Manager - Log World 134 South Street Romford
May 2005 - January 2008
• Liaising with customers and companies worldwide
• Responsible for sales and the efficient running of the office

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - East London School of English Whitechapel London
February 2004 - April 2005
• Beginners to Proficiency
• IELTS
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - English for Kids Guadalajara Mexico
January 2002 - January 2004
• TEFL teacher for children aged 4-18

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - IBM El Salto Mexico
February 2003 - August 2003
• General English Intermediate course for Management
• Responsible for course design and materials

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - International Language Academy London
September 2000- September 2001
• General English all levels
• IELTS
• Business English

Teacher of English as a Foreign Language - Southwark College London
May 2001 - September 2001
• ESOL Tutor
• Course Design and Planning

Tutoring Approach:
I like to make my students feel comfortable and make the lessons enjoyable and fun while challenging enough to make the student feel that they are progressing. I design activities which are varied, interactive and engaging. I enjoy teaching using a variety of methods comprising all the four skills and can promise very impressive results.

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Personal Description:
Friendly, qualified and experienced TEFL teacher.
CELTA (grade B), English Literature and Language degree (grade 2.1).
British Native speaker with 14 years of TEFL teaching experience in countries like Estonia, Japan and Oman.
One-to-one tuition at your home or a cafe (no extra travel charge within 3 miles of Bath).
General or Business English from Beginner to Proficiency.
Exam preparation lessons (IELTS, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, etc.)
Tailor-made lessons to help with your personal language development.
£22 per one hour lesson.
I look forward to teaching you!
Best wishes,
Nathan

Teaching Experience:
8 years as an English Lecturer at Sohar University, Oman. The university is affiliated with Queensland University. I taught General English and ESP.
2 years as a Senior Teacher at Shane School in Japan, teaching all ages General and Business English.
2 years as a Business English teacher in Estonia, visiting companies and providing tailor-made lessons.
2 years as an English teacher in Greece, teaching General English and exam preparation lessons.

BRIEF REFERENCES (reference letters and qualifications will be shown in first lesson):

'He has a mature, patient, amiable disposition and a good sense of humour'. Charles Hummel, Dean of UNIR, Sohar University (affiliated to Queensland University), Oman.

'The feedback from his students was always positive and he was someone that could be relied upon to help out whenever necessary'. James Knight, Director of Studies, Shane English School, Tokyo, Japan.

'He stood out as a perfectionist requiring from all students their best output, monitoring closely their achievement and adjusting his teaching style to fit their individual needs.' Karl Radlein, Director of Studies, Small Talk Language School, Tallinn, Estonia.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to provide relaxed, friendly but well-prepared lessons that are tailored to your language needs. I will focus on whatever you require (conversation, exam preparation, grammar, listening, reading, writing etc). As the lessons progress, I will modify my approach according to your needs and interests, and ensure that your time is used effectively.

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Personal Description:
I have a BSc and an MSc in science and a PhD in engineering and have a theoretical and practical knowledge of maths and science. As well as that I have a lot of experience in industry and working around the world. I follow my family tradition in tutoring maths and science in my spare time, helping students, in particular those needing extra help and confidence in their studies. My husband and I have two children aged 17 and 13, we have a cat named Peter and have lived near Hereford for over 12 years. I volunteer at Marden Primary Academy as a classroom assistant and thoroughly enjoy helping out.

Teaching Experience:
I have been tutoring maths, physics, biology, piano and theory of music for 2.5 years and have done home-schooling.

Tutoring Approach:
A patient approach, finding where a student is and then leading them on to a secure standard, with a feeling that it wasn't so difficult after all. Visual learning techniques are employed where possible in addition to learning by muscle memory, coordinating with any school work and homework so that there is no confusion with approach. I really enjoy tutoring and have fun which I think enables the students to ask questions which perhaps they were less able to do in a classroom environment.

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Personal Description:
I have at least 8 years experience teaching mathematics. I love maths and do my best to help my students engage with the subject through multiple approaches. I use tests to effectively identify gaps in knowledge and work hard to ensure my students can remember core skills through short starters.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught actively in schools in the last 5 years and delivered exceptional lessons. I worked consistently at a school to help ensure improve GCSE grades. I currently teach in a comprehensive school.

Tutoring Approach:
Short Starters to ensure core skills are understood
Tests to identify Gaps.
Problem Solving Techniques

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Personal Description:
-- I am a professional musician and actor with ten years experience.
-- I have played:
-- Rock The Mill 2012 and 2013.
-- Warped Tour Toronto 2012, 2013, and 2015.
-- Warped Tour Montreal.
-- Montebello Rockfest in Montreal.
-- I have played regular venue shows with bands like Silverstein, Counterfeit (Jamie Campbell-Bower From Stranger Things.)., Bleak Soul and more.

-- I have four years experience in a University Level Drama Class that had public exams.
-- For extra credit outside of my high-school diploma I was a Teaching Assistant in a Grade 9 University Level Drama Class.
-- I helped lead the warmups and did the discussions of what needed to be worked on.
-- I helped students work on monologues, marking a script, blocking a script, making notes on a script, set and costume design for a monologue or play, and helped with character development for different pieces.
-- I gave advice and feedback for performances.
-- I marked paperwork homework and tests.

-- I have experience being in professional theatre productions of The Taming Of The Shrew, Done To Death, The Crazy Eights, and Come Away Come Away.
-- I was on a competitive Improv Team that did competitions in high school.
-- I was shortlisted for "Bat Out Of Hell The Musical.". in 2017.

-- Music:
-- I can answer general questions about playing a show.
-- Beginner Vocal Lessons and I can work on songs of the students choice.
-- Building A Set And Live Production.
-- Music Video And Production storyboards and references.

-- Drama
-- I can work on monologues, marking a script, blocking a script, making notes on a script, set and costume design for a monologue or play, and help with character development for different pieces.
-- I can give advice and feedback for performances.
-- I can work on anything of the students choice.
-- Thanks.

Teaching Experience:
-- I have been teaching online for a year.
-- For extra credit outside of my high-school diploma I was a Teaching Assistant in a Grade 9 University Level Drama Class.
-- I helped lead the warmups and did the discussions of what needed to be worked on.
-- I helped students work on monologues, marking a script, blocking a script, making notes on a script, set and costume design for a monologue or play, and helped with character development for different pieces.
-- I gave advice and feedback for performances.
-- I marked paperwork homework and tests.

Tutoring Approach:
-- Lessons are an hour long.
-- I teach Beginner To Advanced.
-- I can teach 8am To 10pm Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
-- Lessons are online are Zoom, Facetime, And GoogleMeet.

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