Liss Photography Tutors and Liss Photography Tuition

Personal Description:
I am a postgraduate from the Documentary Photography course at Univeristy of Wales, Newport (graduated in 2000). I have worked as a professional freelance photographer since graduating giving photography classes, workshops and conferences to students of all levels and ages. I have extensive experience a reportage photographer, not only in undertaking magazine assignments but also wedding and portrait work. As a photographer and tutor I can offer an in-depth knowledge of darkroom practice as well as digital software editing(i.e. Photoshop, Capture One Pro, Lightroom), having worked both with film and digital media for the past 15 years.

Teaching Experience:
I have over ten years experience in giving photography classes and workshops to young learners (residential camps giving classes to children aged 11-16 years of age) and adults at all levels and abilities. I have taught an extensive range of photographic genres e.g Portraits, Studio Flash, Landscape, Creative Photography, Night Photography, Creating A Narrative(Reportage) and Wedding Photography.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to teaching is contextual and task based. I plan and work to the individual needs of the pupil(s), making sure that the classes are instructive, concise and interesting. I believe with these elements the student feels more stimulated and the information in the learning process is absorbed more easily. Above all I concentrate on the student's individual learning potential by giving them the confidence as well as positive and constructive feedback throughout the lessons. I can also use such tools as Skype and a whiteboard to provide online distance learning, when travel is not possible for myself or the learner.

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Personal Description:
Alan began exhibiting his photography back in 1995 and won various awards through the Australian photography industry bodies: the A.I.P.P. and A.C.M.P. In 1997, he was awarded the 'Nikon/Panorama Showcase Photographer of the Year' for his portfolio of ten images. The judges included the late David Moore. In 2006 he received two nominations in the international Black and White Spider Awards for fine art and sport. In 2008 Alan took part in a weeks long photo workshop in London, taught by two Magnum Agency photographers. He was one of 14 chosen from 130 photographers that supplied portfolios.

Teaching Experience:
Studio and location photography at Gallery Xposure to adult classes.

Tutoring Approach:
Very much a hands on approach to photography- we get out there are take photos and use the equipment. It' the best way to learn.

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Personal Description:
I am a highly trained, experienced, self motivated and flexible individual with excellent organisational/interpersonal and communication skills, able to operate at all levels, with students from all backgrounds and nationalities.
I began my Photographic career over twenty years ago, then slowly slipped into Film making as a natural progression.
I have shot photographic projects and films all over the world, and have been an ambassador representing several schools, colleges and universities whilst involved in this work.

Teaching Experience:
I have over twenty years of Photography and Film making experience, working abroad to shoot several short films in Prague, Paris, Africa and China. I have worked with both African and Chinese students in their countries, shooting a variety of Photographic and Film projects, having spent three months, and one month in these respective countries.

I have over twenty years of teaching/training experience in various establishments, Schools, Colleges, Universities, and with various council's throughout the Midlands. I have over twenty years of experience of dealing with a wide variety of students , from various backgrounds. I have worked with students of all ages, from primary school, to adult students in their eighties!
I have worked with people from mental health units, drug rehabilitation centres, and the probation services, using the creative media and arts as a form of therapy to bring about positive change.

Over twenty years of writing and delivering bespoke re-engagement training courses in a wide variety of areas (including photography, film making, digital imaging, film and media studies, literacy, numeracy, preparation for work training, CV writing, personal motivation and decision making), to disenfranchised, marginalised students.

Excellent computer/I.T. skills using a wide range of high end/professional software for video editing, image manipulation and audio visual presentations/performances.
Extensive experience of curriculum development, development of schemes of work, child protection policies, professional practices, and internal verification of work using assessment criteria from a multitude of awarding bodies.
I have been associated with UK Tutors since 2005.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to teaching is a very relaxed, informal one, giving the student ample opportunity to attempt things for themselves, and to allow them to flex their own creative and mental muscles with support and guidance where necessary.
Students are allowed to be themselves, feel relaxed , comfortable, to be able to make mistakes, without the pressure of being surrounded by or judged by their peers.
I often use projects to reinforce creative ideas or techniques, so that students begin to create their own portfolio's of their photographic work or video clips that they can use to create a show reel.

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Personal Description:
I am a retired graphic designer/partner in design consultancies and magazine art director, now a painter and photographer.

I have exhibited in the Painters Hall, Guildhall Gallery, Oxford Art Fair and Dorking Group of Artists.

I have taken a number of photographic portraits and commercial commissions and photographed for annual reports and printed materials.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a visiting lecturer to a number of Universities, Art and Graphic Design and Digital photography.

These include University of Surrey, Hull, Falmouth, Croydon and Hull.

Tutoring Approach:
ART: I like to find out as much as I can about my students before beginning to teach them. I like to meet them and see their portfolios. My first duty is to make sure that drawing is taught to an academic standard before more creative work is undertaken. Mostly I teach representative art but am happy to encourage abstract and conceptual work.

PHOTOGRAPHY: I have a wide experience of taking and manipulating digital imagery. I have an understanding of chemical photography techniques that are transferred to Photoshop and RAW imaging.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified PGCE Post Compulsory Education graduate and a photographer. I am flexible, enthusiastic and eager to gain further teaching experience whilst aiding students with their photographic development. Through my work experience and my PGCE, I have found within myself a determination to succeed in any task I am a part of, and I have proven myself to be both reliable and professional.

Teaching Experience:
Creative Practitioner/Seasoned Tutor at Pedestrian
April 2014 - Present
I deliver lessons in art and music to students who are at risk and have been removed from mainstream education. I also deliver bespoke creative workshops to young people and adults across the city.

Freelance Photographer at Leivers Photography
October 2012 - Present
Self employed commercial photographer. Specialising in workshop delivery/tuition, weddings, portraiture, live music, theatre and events photography.

Contributing Photographer at Counterfeit Magazine
June 2011 - April 2014 (2 years 11 months)
Included on a list of contributors that provided live images of bands and artists for Counterfeits' online publication. It required me to work quickly in intense shooting environments with varying, ever changing lighting situations.

Learning Support Assistant at Doncaster College
March 2011 - April 2014 (3 years 2 months)
I gave support to students that had a variety of barriers to their learning on both a one to one and group basis. I assisted with basic spelling and grammar whilst ensuring students were organised and began to take responsibility for their own development. Using a range of resources and strategies I helped develop students' organisation and planning skills. I was also entrusted to act as a reader and scribe in exam situations for a number of students.

In house photographer and archivist. at The Lantern Theatre
August 2011 - August 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for capturing images of all productions, rehearsals and the theatre to be used for promotional material and press releases. I also maintained the image archive to ensure other theatre staff could access past images easily.

Photography (Evening Tutor) at Doncaster College
January 2012 - July 2012 (7 months)
Responsible for the delivery of three units of study over ten weeks that enabled learners to develop a basic understanding of Digital Photography, Photoshop Techniques and Darkroom Practice.

Introduction to Digital Photography, Evening Class Tutor at Barnsley College
September 2011 - January 2012 (5 months)
Tasked with delivering a self built course of study to adult learners over a time frame of fifteen weeks. The course was designed to introduce students to the basic techniques of DSLR camera operation, successful image capture and image editing.

Photographic Assistant at India Hobson Photography
July 2011 - July 2011 (1 month)
In July 2011 I assisted the photographer India Hobson during a shoot at Sheffield cathedral for 'The White Room Bridal Boutique'. My main duties were to assist with the lighting set ups and selection of shooting locations within the cathedral.

Stills Photographer at Ebony Cage Productions
September 2010 - September 2010 (1 month)
Produced and edited a number of production stills on the set of the short film 'Trail of Crimson'. A number of the final images were ultimately used for internet based promotional material.

Trainee Photography Tutor at Coleg Gwent
November 2009 - June 2010 (8 months)
Responsible for the teaching and development of a group of first year BTEC National Diploma Photography students whilst studying for my PGCE qualification.

Stills Photographer at Bottle Green Productions
April 2010 - April 2010 (1 month)
I produced and edited a number of production stills on the set of the short film 'To Shine'. Some of which were ultimately used for web based promotional material and the printed DVD cover.

Teaching Assistant at Springboard Centre
April 2009 - July 2009 (4 months)
Classroom/teaching assistant in a Pupil Referral Unit providing GCSE level education for pupils that had been excluded from mainstream education settings. The students possessed a range of learning and behavioural difficulties.

Student Mentor at Falmouth University
October 2006 - July 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Responsible for a group of six first year BA (Hons) Photography students to help them to settle into their first year at university. This took the form of both one-to-one and group meetings with my mentees, whilst also offering technical support and general advice to all students on the first year photography programme.

Creative Steps Summer School Mentor at Falmouth University
June 2006 - June 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Acted as a mentor for a group of Widening Participation students as they took part in activity days around the Falmouth area.

Student Ambassador at Aim Higher Peninsula Scheme
December 2006 - July 2007 (8 months)
After a weekend long training period I became eligible to run art workshops and taster days in higher education institutions and schools for Widening Participation students around the South West region.

Teaching Assistant at Falmouth School
November 2006 - July 2007 (9 months)
Helped the class teacher with the running of the A-level photography course, offering advice to students concerning their practical work. I also delivered technical demonstrations and presentations relating to students projects.

Tutoring Approach:
I have a patient and calm approach to tutoring preferring to act as a facilitator to my students development guiding them along the way to ensure they feel responsible for their own learning. I am able to deliver tuition in both film and digital based camera techniques. I also have a wide range of experience using traditional darkrooms and software programs such as Photoshop.

Through my own photographic education I have collected a large range of text books and resources that students are welcome to utilise for written assignments and I have developed a number of teaching resources to aid students with research techniques and the composition of essays.

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Personal Description:
A family man who left the RAF a couple of years ago and is now putting a passion and creative mind to use at its full potential. A Yorkshireman by birth now settled in the beautiful back of beyond in a splendid corner of Norfolk.

Teaching Experience:
18 years of presentations to military & civilian trainees in the RAF has found a new and exciting outlet.

Tutoring Approach:
A friendly easy to talk to and listening approach ensures that group or 1-2-1 tuition is fun and at the trainees pace. Adaptable and ready to take on new ideas.

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Personal Description:
NOTE: LEARNING FROM THE SAFETY OF YOUR OWN HOME THROUGH SKYPE OR IN PERSON ONE TO ONE if you are local to me. I HAVE AN ACCESSIBLE RATE OF £25 p.h. for Adults learning and £30 p.h. for those within education.

- Qualified with over 25 years of experience in professional Photography, Cinematography and Website Design. I bring a multi-disciplined skills base to the table.

- I have experience supporting those with Learning Disabilities, so whoever you are and whatever struggles you have with your interests in Photography, Website Design or IT skills, I can support you to explore achieving your goals.

- I deliver learning in a way that will best equip you to be self-confident and competent with the necessary skills in which to grow. Suitable for the young and old.

- I am personable, friendly, and patient. I take great care with all my work, so you get the very best learning experience from your investment in these lessons.

Teaching Experience:
I have developed specific experience and abilities in helping improve individuals' skill base. Whether it is Photography for personal use or your work, whatever you wish to learn or improve on I can deliver the learning experience that will help you grow.

I was a tutor at Carshalton College for a time and have extensive experience with personal tuition one-to-one for all abilities.

I've taught both young and mature students.

Those with Learning Disabilities:

I work with two charities in SEN (Special Educational Needs) and Adult Social Care. I believe all should have the opportunity to access their aspirations and reach their potential. I am particularly interested in supporting those with Learning Disability using and excelling in areas such as Photography, Website Design and Use, and IT-related skills. This will open up a world of access opportunities.

I can support you/your child/ren as a private or within a group Jobs Coach context. Do get in touch.

Tutoring Approach:
Accommodating support for all ages and abilities, from the young in their education through to Adults (Professional skills or to pursue a hobby).

I have a DBS/CRB certificate as I work with people with Learning disabilities.

Photography:
Whether you are an absolute beginner or a serious photographer who wants to expand on their techniques in Photography for professional use or a casual amateur who wants to become competent at handling a compact camera to create compelling lasting photographic memories, whatever your requirements I can deliver the learning that will enable you to achieve.

Photography skills covered, for Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced learners:
- Camera craft (Digital or Film)
- Understanding exposure
- The appropriate use of depth-of-field
- Studio Flash Photography
- The art of composition
- Editing and managing your digital photographs with your computer
- Colour balancing
- Photo-retouching with Photoshop (or another photo enhancement software)
- Photo-manipulation

Website Design
- Mastering WordPress and essential tools
- Designing for your Audience
- Compelling Copywriting
- Communicating your Value Proposition
- Creating and Compiling Quality Assets to use in your Website
- Using the Power of Video on your Website
- YouTube, the gateway to engagement

Computer Skills
- Use of Microsoft Software
- Use of Adobe Software
- IT skills

I work at my student's pace. Learning-to-Task approach (The lessons are tailored to what you want to achieve, with the most effective route delivered to your learning styles). From the ground up, you/the student will understand all the principles and application of the skills you want to gain.

I use reinforced learning methods so you are left confident that you can achieve the desired results on your own.
I follow these lessons with the option of remote telephone/Skype support if ever you get stuck.

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Personal Description:
A computer science graduate and former software engineer that got out of the 'rat-race' in 2001 to develop my own coaching business. In addition to business and personal success coaching I also run a very successful Academy teaching martial arts, self protection, and personal development to students of all ages based in my home town of Dursley in Gloucestershire.

I also teach photography, I have a distinction from the Royal Photographic Society, and spend much of my working time as a professional photographer too, focused mainly on teaching others, both individuals and group workshops.

Teaching Experience:
General:
In my former career as a software developer I was also responsible for writing technical documentation and running training courses worldwide. I'm very comfortable with planning, organising and delivering courses up to a very high standard.

Personal Success / Life Coaching

Having successfully escaped the rat-race to pursue my own goals it's fair to say I've learned a lot about personal development. I now share this experience with a number of private clients for success coaching / personal development and business coaching to help them with motivation, goals and productivity in their own careers.

I've completed a number of courses and seminars with world-class coaches such as Anthony Robbins and I am an accredited Elite Performance Coach, specialising in coaching individuals to help them achieve their maximum potential in achieving their personal, academic or career related goals.


Photography:

As a photographer I have been teaching now for more than ten years, I teach individuals from complete novices right up to those with aspirations of Royal Society distinctions. Indeed a number of my students have been awarded distinctions from the RPS. I also teach workshop sessions and presentations to groups, camera clubs / societies etc.

Martial Arts/Self Defence:

I'm a high-ranking martial arts instructor (6th degree black belt with nearly 40 years experience) and have been teaching now for around 30 years.

At my school in Dursley I have students of all ages from five years up to those in their sixties's. I teach courses and seminars to groups of all sizes. I've taught in schools, worked with police and youth groups etc. I often teach private lessons to individuals, both from my own school and those with no prior experience. It goes without saying that I have a current DBS, first aid and am fully insured. I can offer 1-1 coaching in person or online consulting to school owners, or motivation/mindset for those looking to take their training to the next level.

I have a current DBS (CRB) check and can provide references relating to all aspects of my coaching.

Tutoring Approach:
Friendly, informal and always tailored to the specific needs of the individual.

Happy to chat about your individual requirements prior to booking so please get in touch with any questions :-)

If you're looking for photography, business or personal development coaching I'm happy to chat on the phone, skype or obviously to meet in person (I do charge travelling if you're not coming to me).

Self defence coaching obviously needs to be in person, and there are minimum training requirements to ensure we can cover enough basic skills. Please note the rates listed on here are for individual one-to-one coaching only, but please get in touch if you're interested in discussing group seminars/workshops etc.

When teaching from home my minimum booking is 1h. For any booking on-site at your location I have a minimum booking of 2 hours, plus travelling charged at 50p/mile pre-agreed based on google maps.

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Personal Description:
I am an experienced teacher of Photography and Urdu language. I can help you, as I have helped all of my previous and current students, to learn more effectively and score higher on your exams.

Teaching Experience:
Experience: I have been a -qualified teacher for more than a decade and I have a background in interdisciplinary teaching and education and I have focused on developing strategies to help students achieve far higher than they have been predicted or than they expected in their evaluations and exams. I can also give online sessions . thanks

Tutoring Approach:
I offer a 1.5 hour introductory photography lesson to individual adult learners at the special rate for students.
This may be enough to help you get to grips with your camera and/or establish whether the teaching methods and aims fit. Normal session is 2 hours minimum.




I also like to teach photography in a creative way, allowing the pupil to develop their own style through a process of fieldwork, set projects and the study of other artists and photographers. They will start to see the world in a different way. It is a great confidence builder as well as a skills provider.

I am also able to teach groups at special rates and team-building days with corporates and organisations. Mentoring of individuals in the process of career change and personal development. Please enquire about any of the above.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a serious Photographer who wants to expand on their techniques in Photography for professional use or a casual amateur who wants to become competent at handling a compact camera to create compelling lasting photographic memories, whatever your requirements I can deliver the learning that will enable you to achieve.

Photography skills covered, for Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced learners:
- Camera craft (Digital or Film)
- Understanding exposure
- The appropriate use of depth-of-field
- The art of composition
- Editing and managing your digital photographs with your computer
- Colour balancing
- Photo-retouching with Photoshop (or another photo enhancement software on demand)
- Photo-manipulation

I work at my students pace. Learning-to-Task approach (The lessons are tailored to what you want to achieve, with the most effective route delivered to your learning styles). From the ground up, you/the student will understand all the principles and application of the skills you want to gain.

I use re-enforced learning methods so you are left confident that you can achieve the desired results on your own.
I follow these lessons with the option of remote telephone/Skype support, if ever you get stuck.
N.B. Lessons can be taken within one year of purchase. Additional rates quoted for travel beyond central London.

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Personal Description:
Basics? Advanced? any thing about photography, let me know what you want from photography. You will never be disappointed....

Teaching Experience:
Basic and advanced photography skill teaching
I am a self made photographer (A gastroenetrology trainee Doctor by profession )with more than 10 years of experience in photography and more than 4 years of experience in photography teaching.
I teach photography from basis to advanced techniques in photography,
I have taught more than 150, most of them who have become well known in their profession . and many of them who are not professional are taking wonderful photos to their satisfaction.

Tutoring Approach:
topics mostly wanted by the candidates are
1. know your camera,
2. basics of getting a proper exposure
3. basics of composition
4. basics of minimal post processing for wonderful picture correction.

Advanced topics wanted by the candidates.
1. DOF- how to get that background , how you get your subject stand out.
2.Metering-does matter a lot in photography
3.Focusing techniques- how to get that we need in focus
4.White balance- getting it right.- beautiful colours in photography
5. How tell a story with your camera.

I can teach any photographic topics of your choice.
before starting the lessons please let me know what is your level of understanding so that i can plan your lessons accordingly

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Personal Description:
Background:
• BA (hons) Fine Art,
• Master of Fine Art Photography
• Photography teacher with 20 + years experience.

Enhanced DBS (on update service)


Please contact me if you are struggling to access tutoring financially as I may be able to offer discounts.

Please Note: Any tutoring must be booked within 3 months of request

Teaching Experience:
Experience in Levels:
• GCSE, AS, A2, City & Guilds
• Outreach, youth work, Access (to degree)
• BA photography.
• MA / MFA photography

Subjects Offered:
• Digital photography
• Analogue film photography and alternative processes.
• Art and design
• Reading and writing

Key Skills:
• Adult Mental Health Aware (MHFA England)
• Safeguarding Essentials (CYLiX)
• Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (St. Johns' Ambulance)
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite


Work Place Experience:
• Tutor / technical instructor BA/MFA - University for creative arts (UCA Farnham)
• Photography teacher - The Royal School, Haslemere, Surrey.
• Photography teacher / outreach placements - Alton College, Alton, Hampshire
• Facilitator art-based workshops - community hubs in Surrey and Hampshire
• Outreach Youth Hubs - Hampshire Youth Service

Tutoring Approach:
With a strong foundation in teaching, creative practice, and hands-on support roles, I offer a compassionate, adaptable, and proactive approach to education.
I've worked across a wide range of settings, from secondary and further education to 1:1 tution, SEND, hub-based art and craft sessions developing excellent communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage complex responsibilities with empathy and professionalism.
Learning should be fun and relaxed, and as such my approach is very practice based.

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Personal Description:
I'm a photographer based in the North West and my work investigates our common experiences as people, exploring themes like nostalgia and distance. I have been involved in photography since my A- Levels 15 years ago and for the last five years I have taught photography, design and publishing at a college in Manchester, England.

I also run an independent photography publishing label which I established with the intent of helping emerging photographers work reach wider audiences

Teaching Experience:
Carmel College - Teacher of Photography (placement)
Priestley College - Teacher of Photography (placement)
UTC Media City - Teacher of Photography and Design

Tutoring Approach:
Described as knowledgable, friendly and humorous according to lesson feedback from students and colleagues; I work to create a comfortable and purposeful creative environment with an approach that makes just as much room for learner input as it does for my own.

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Personal Description:
A teacher with a degree in Photographic arts. Passionate and knowledgeable about digital and analogue photography, with the ability to teach post-production editing in Photoshop. I also do photography for my own enjoyment, specifically looking at landscape and architectural photography. I have freelanced previously as a wedding photographer but that life was just not for me as I much prefer teaching the subject as a career! I am very friendly and supportive of all my tutees and their parents.

Teaching Experience:
I am currently teaching at a private school, teaching A-Level and GCSE Photography and KS3 Art. I have worked with AQA and Edexcel and I am up to date on my standardisation procedures for Edexcel examing board, most recently having been on a training course in November 2023. These training courses allow me to have the best idea on what work is going to get what grade! I have been consistently getting 100% A*-B grades from my A-level students over the past 5 years.

Tutoring Approach:
I would like to know the projects being carried out, what examining board is being used (not for university) and what the student would like to achieve by the end of their course and what methods of approach they are being taught at school, so that I can help support with that. There will be a lot of chances for open discussion on how to push projects further.

KS3 Art tuition will be based off the current project the child is currently completing in order to given them further support in their project.

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Personal Description:
I'm a freelance professional photographer and a Full-time A Level Fine Art/Photography Teacher. I have a degree in Animation and a Masters in Photography.

Teaching Experience:
I have 9 years teaching experience and a PGCE (in Post-Compulsory Education); having started teaching in Lifelong Learning (adult community courses) in 2011, teaching photography, before moving onto secondary and further education (please see below). I now I teach A Level Fine and and A Level Photography, alongside a 19+ (Adult) course in Art and Design, where I teach across a range of specialisms, from Dark Room and Studio Photography, Textiles, Printmaking, 3D Design, Digital Arts, Visual Language and Contextual Studies (Art History), Study Skills and Exhibition Preparation.

2011-2015 - Learning for Leisure (photography) - Oxford County Council and Abingdon and Witney College.
2014-2015 - GCSE/A Level Fine Art - Cooper School, Bicester (PGCE Placement), with after school Animation Workshops.
2015-2017 - UAL Art and Design Level 3, UAL Graphic Design Level 3, UAL Photography Level 3 and UAL Media Level 2 - Banbury College.
2017-present - A Level Fine Art, A Level Photography, Access to HE Art and Design (Level 3) - City of Oxford College.

Tutoring Approach:
Having diverse experience across a range of ages and subjects, I have developed a broad understanding of the different learning styles students and therefore develop individual learning plans, based on the needs and interests of the students and the requirements of the awarding bodies.

My aim is to build on confidence and deepening knowledge and skills to ensure the student can work independently and to a high standard. I understand that every students skill will be different and aim to build on their current level, to reach their potential.

I am a patient and compassionate teacher, but I also set high expectations and motivate the students to meet the demands of whichever course they may be on. I form excellent working relationships with my students, which is built on mutual resect and trust.

Art has so many amazing benefits; it exposes students to different cultures and challenges their views and understanding of society (including race, gender, politics, economics); by engaging with art, it enables the students to voice opinions and open dialects in a safe environment. I strongly believe that art has the ability to enhance the well-being of anyone practicing it and enjoy engaging students with new and creative techniques to promote this.

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Personal Description:
I have been teaching for 14 years, specialising in Art and Craft at GCSE and A level. I have a PhD in Art Education and a first class honors in Fine Art. I have worked for AQA exam board for several years and Eduqas/WJEC Exam board so I understand the mark scheme very well for all arts courses and this helps me to get excellent results for my learners. I also have an MA in Creativity for the professions. I have studied sculpture, collage, printmaking, painting, mixed media, drawing, life drawing, textiles, art history, photography and critical thinking. I am a very personable, friendly and encouraging person. I love supporting students and helping them to reach their potential.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for nearly 14 years, specialising in Art and Craft at GCSE and A level. I have a PhD in Art Education and a first class honors in Fine Art. I have taught in the UK, the Congo, France and Tuscany.

I have had several 1-1 tuttees. I have also delivered art workshops for primary school children and adults, as well as teenagers.

I teach an adult art class weekly and lots of one off art and craft workshops for a range of ages.

Tutoring Approach:
I am a very personable, friendly and encouraging person. I love supporting students and helping them to reach their potential. I am a good listener and a creative thinker. I am always able to offer suggestions to benefit students marks in a friendly way. I always see the best in my tuttees and encourage them to enhance their grades by clear guidance.

I offer practical support with demonstrations of techniques.

I ask my students what it is they would like to learn and continually adjust my teaching style to meet their needs.

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Personal Description:
I have spent many years travelling the world. I am an exponent of Tai Chi, karate and have a particular interest in world religions.
I am a life long lover of cinema, keen amateur photographer and a prolific reader.
I am a winter sea swimmer and a hiker . I am attracted to wild environments and spent much time in ashrams in India and the the Himalayan foothills.

Teaching Experience:
I am an experienced drama teacher, having worked right through the UK educational system from pre-school to university level.
I worked a great deal with children at risk of exclusion and with general behavioural problems.
I taught screenwriting at Swansea University College, Wales.
I have also been a European screenwriter, having written four produced films. I am also an actor having performed in film, TV and theatre.
I worked as a creative writing tutor at Holloway women's prison.
I have a particular interest in the therapeutic importance of myth and the possibilities of narrative therapy in addressing teenage marginalisation and isolation.

Tutoring Approach:
I am less interested in simple academic tutoring and more concerned with the relevance of the subject to the students actual life. I want to enrich the student's life by using the subject to better understand themselves and the world around them. As far as Film Studies are concerned, my interest lies in helping the student to see film as a user-manual for actual living. Therefore I see Italian 50s neo-realism as pertinent as the latest Mission Impossible movie. Ideally the student's exploration of the subject is an exploration of themselves.
With photography I teach that a photograph is a language whether is modern expressionalistic, surreal or journalistic. We have to try to understand what the photographer is in fact seeing. Don McCullin and Man Ray are both expressing not only a critique of the outside world but are providing a window into themselves, their deeper nature.
With drama I want the student to experience somehow what the actor is experiencing of what the director wants the audience to feel and/or learn. I'm particularly interesting in conveying the immediate appeal of Peter Brook and finding out, with the student, where Brook and all the other dramatic explorers, what they are saying to us and where they want to take us.

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Personal Description:
A primary specialist, Zeshaan is currently the Head of Maths at a Primary School. He has several years of experience and a track record of producing excellent results in regard to KS2 SATs scores.

Teaching Experience:
Several years of experience, primarily within Bradford.

Tutoring Approach:
Hands on and friendly approach to students and parents/carers. Has a true passion for what he does and cares about each student he teaches.

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Personal Description:
Hi I'm Millie, I completed my BA in Art and Design at the University of Leeds in 2021 and have worked in arts education since. I love sharing my enthusiasm for art with others and expanding my own knowledge and practice wherever possible.

Teaching Experience:
I have been supporting and teaching art in special education settings for 4 years, as well as in art studios and to private clients. My teaching style blends theoretical and practical knowledge to provide an all-round art education. Taking sessions at the student's pace and personalising sessions to suit your interests is my specialty.
We will begin by establishing what your aims are for our sessions together. I then tailor the topics and artists studied to your art style and interests. I can share my teaching materials after the sessions as required so you can retain the information and refer back to it as needed.

Tutoring Approach:
For those working towards a qualification, I can teach in line with the chosen exam board content and marking criteria. Qualifications include (but are not limited to) GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB and Further Education qualifications. I also offer sessions to individuals wishing to further their practice or theoretical understanding on their own pathway.

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