Sawbridgeworth Spanish Tutors and Sawbridgeworth Spanish Tuition

Personal Description:
The University of Nottingham: BA Joint Honours Spanish and Portuguese
Canterbury Christ Church University: PGCE Spanish and French
TEFL Barcelona: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign language certificate)

I have completed my PGCE with Canterbury Christ Church University where I have had the opportunity to teach in both the Primary and Secondary School Setting. I have over 10 years experience in teaching and working with young people in a variety of settings.

I am also a qualified TEFL teacher and I have experience teaching all ages.

Teaching Experience:
Canterbury Christ Church University: PGCE Spanish and French

-Year 6 Primary School teacher
-Experience Teaching across Key Stage 2
-Key Stage 1-5 Spanish and French Teacher

TEFL Barcelona: TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign language certificate)

St Joseph's R C Primary School
KS2 teacher September 2012-July 2014

St Leonard's C E Primary School
KS2 teacher September 2014 - July 2016

Vinehall Preparatory school
Year 3 teacher September 2016- July 2018

Private tutor 2011- present day

Tutoring Approach:
-One-to-One lessons
-Group Lessons
-lessons to cater for diverse needs and abilities
-Home tutoring and lessons from my home
-Online tuition available

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Personal Description:
My name is Nadia, I am a Spanish, Portuguese and English teacher from Argentina. I have been teaching languages for more than 24 years now. I love my profession, I really enjoy teaching and sharing my experiences with the students. I moved to London in December 2011 (I hold a spouse VISA, this means I am eligible to work in the UK) I am hard working, responsible and I believe in fun, communicative and interactive lessons. I love new challenges. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you, so we can start having fun and learning together!

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching languages for more than 24 years. I studied English Language Teaching Training at Mar del Plata University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. I also hold the CELTA. I taught English and Portuguese in Argentina in schools and language institutes to all age groups and levels (for more than 10 years). I also taught English and Spanish in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to all levels and age groups, from children to adolescents and adults (for 5 years). I really love and enjoy teaching and sharing my experiences with the students.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe in fun, communicative and interactive lessons. I assess students needs and motivation for learning the target language. Always recycling the language learnt and putting into practice what is learnt in each lesson. I use a wide variety of materials (course books, grammar reference books, newspaper articles, songs, internet articles,short stories and whatever the students are interested in learning). The four skills are practiced from the very first class. You will feel that you are actually learning while having fun!

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Personal Description:
Native Qualified Spanish Teacher who...

...loves Arts, baking, good food, sharing time with friends, learning new things and of course Teaching.

Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified teacher since 2002 and I have been teaching and tutoring Spanish in the UK for more than 7 years. I have worked for several schools and Sixth Forms and I performed as A-levels examiner. I also work for a language Academy and tutor for companies and casual learners. Among my former students there are Doctors, Military Officers, business women/men, A-level Students, Pensionists, Cabin Crew, Teachers, Travellers...

Tutoring Approach:
My aim in teaching is to provide you with a tailored programme that best suits your individual needs and interests. Taking into account your individual learning style I intend to create a situation where you feel relaxed and confident and become enthusiastic about understanding the language.
Tuition usually take place at a public space like a library or either student or tutor home.

Would you like to be fluent in Spanish?

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Personal Description:
Hello and thanks for taking the time to browse my profile.
I am available to tutor up to any level of Spanish or Portuguese, as well as up to GCSE level French or Maths.

Teaching Experience:
I`m an experienced classroom teacher available for Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Maths tuition.
I studied BSc Accounting with Spanish before taking my PGCE, and I have experience of tutoring English to Spanish schoolchildren as a language assistant, and also of tutoring English to individuals privately in their own homes.
I am now a full time teacher of Spanish, French and Portuguese in one of the top boarding schools in England, having previously worked in an "outstanding" secondary school, where I tutored children (one-to-one) in Maths after school, after having completed a short course in one-to-one tutoring provided by Hertfordshire LEA.
I have also completed an MEd in Educational Psychology, as well as the CCRS qualification.

Tutoring Approach:
I am able to tailor my lessons to suit the individual needs of each student, whether it be focussed on Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing (for the languages), or any specific topic for Maths.
I hope to talk to you soon.

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Personal Description:
I am a Cambridge University educated, fully-qualified teacher. I am available to tutor in English, French, Spanish, Italian and EFL. I tutor all levels from KS2 upwards and I am also an experienced 11 plus and Entrance Exams tutor. I also tutor at KS3, KS4 and KS5 and for all the main exam boards at G.C.S.E, I.G.C.S.E and A'Level. In addition, I currently deliver online tuition to students, many of whom I prepare for the academically selective school admission process. I also deliver EAL and exam tuition to Chinese students who are preparing for Entrance Examinations and support those already at independent schools in the UK.

Teaching Experience:
I have many years of teaching experience, having started out as an EFL teacher before gaining my P.G.C.E. After graduating, I also spent time tutoring in London and often received requests to travel with international clients to continue tuition. I hold UK Qualified Teacher Status [QTS] and have taught Modern Foreign Languages at Secondary School. In addition, I have taught Adult Education Language Courses for East Riding Council.
I also run regular group courses in French, Spanish and Italian for Adult Learners. In addition, I run small Literacy support groups to help students improve their reading, grammar, spelling and punctuation. I also tutor student teachers for the QTS Literacy Skills Test and have achieved passes for students who had failed the test on previous attempts.I also continue to teach English as a Foreign Language and have taught students from all over the world from Russia to Japan and India. For example, I have successfully prepared UK and Chinese students for interviews and examinations at the following schools: Cheltenham Ladies' College; Badminton School; Queen Anne's School; Roedean School; Bruton School; Bromsgrove School; The King's School Canterbury; Woldingham; Godolphin; Queen Ethelburga's; Ashdown House Prep; Queen Elizabeth's, Barnet; Dame Alice Owen's; Sevenoaks; Latymer.

Tutoring Approach:
As a tutor my approach is patient and flexible. The learner is at the heart of what I do and my aim is for all students to make rapid progress but also to enjoy their learning. As a result I enjoy planning varied and engaging lessons which are tailor-made for my students. I strongly believe that one-to-one and small group tuition can deliver real results for all types of learners due to the focus on individual learning needs and styles.

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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:
I was born and brought up in Madrid, but have travelled around the world and also worked as a Consultant, having a Degree in Computer Engineering and I am also a Certified Master Coach.

Teaching Experience:
37 years old tutor with experience in teaching Spanish to teenagers and adults.
I deliver personal development courses and workshops: public speaking, emotional intelligence, effective communication, etc.
I do 1-2-1 coaching sessions.
I am also a salsa teacher!

Tutoring Approach:
SPANISH:
I am offering my services to teach adults with all levels of Spanish, from absolute beginners to business Spanish. My methodology is very practical, as my objective is that you can speak Spanish from the very first lesson, adapting to your available time to study and language needs. We will work together in setting steps and goals, I will guide your training towards them, including motivation techniques, as it is common among the studies of languages to give up. I can promise I will make you learn and be proud of your little achievements!

Other this I can teach you:
1-2-1 COACHING SESSIONS
SALSA CLASSES

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified and experienced teacher of Spanish, currently working at an independent school in Dorset. I enjoy teaching languages to children and adults alike at different levels (GCSE, A level, IB and university standard) but also to casual learners who have an interest in learning and speaking a foreign language (Spanish).

Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified and experienced teacher of Spanish. I have been teaching for 30 years in England and in the past 19 I have been working at a private school in Dorset. I teach Spanish to GCSE, A level and IB and our students have always achieved a very high level of Spanish and excellent results in their examinations. I consider myself to be efficient and reliable with a particular interest in and care for the individual pupil. Our school operates a system of one to one tutoring both pastorally and academically and I have always been very thorough and caring to my pupils. As a native speaker of Spanish I bring authenticity and expert subject knowledge to my teaching.

I have also taught Spanish in online lessons at my school for the whole of the lockdown period using TEAMS. It was a very rewarding experience and the pupils have benefited a great deal from these virtual lessons too.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is communicative, focusing mainly on the student's ability to speak and understand the language but also making special emphasis on grammatical accuracy. I believe teaching a language on a one-to-one basis is the quickest way to develop confidence and written and oral proficiency.

During the lockdown period my students were more relaxed than when they are in the classroom and were more willing to participate in class discussions, while at the same time making good progress in their academic work.

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Personal Description:
Hello!
My name is Elisabeth.
Although I have an english name, I am a spanish native speaker living in Edinburgh since two years ago.
One of the things that motivated me to come to Scotland, was the adventure of knowing and living in a different culture than mine, and that is why I am here. And learning english, of course!
About me, I can tell I am a very enthusiastic girl, who have diferent hobbies, such as reading,cinema, photography, hicking, dancing ( I dance flamenco, and latin dances).
But what I more enjoy, is learning new lenguages and cultures. Besides english and spanish, I can speak basque, and italian as well.
I have had different works during my live, but I think the most I have enjoyed, were the ones related with helping people, in differents subjects. For me, helpling people is not just a work, but a way of live.
So that, for me teaching english is a way of helping people to achieve their goals, and develop oneself .

Teaching Experience:
I have been giving spanish lesson as a private tutor for six months, from January 2016, to June 2016

Tutoring Approach:
I like to teach spanish in a comfortable ambient, and in a dinamic way.
On the first lesson, I like to have a chat with you to identify your learning style and necesities, concrete your goals and to know what you want to achieve from private tuition.

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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher of both Spanish and French with extensive, recent experience teaching to both GCSE and A Level in UK-based schools.

Teaching Experience:
I have 10 successful years experience in UK schools teaching primary Spanish through to GCSE and A Level. I have worked in both the state and independent school sectors. Young people I have tutored have all passed or improved their expected grades after working with me. I also have experience supporting adult learners looking to develop or improve language skills for holiday travel or business purposes. I have additional experience teaching English as a foreign or second language with primary and secondary aged students. I have been an A Level examiner for a number of years.

Tutoring Approach:
I enjoy working with students on a 1 to 1 basis or in small groups and am particularly keen to help them overcome the 'I can't do it!' mindset so frequently seen in language learners in the UK. I have an excellent working knowledge of Spanish grammar and am familiar with many of the A Level texts and films exam boards require students to be able to understand and analyse.

Happy to work face to face or online where distance is an issue.

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Personal Description:
HOLA! My name is Milena and I am a native Spanish speaker and qualified tutor. I am an experienced Spanish tutor, living in the UK since 1996. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student and need help with exams or general conversation for your holidays, I can help you. I adapt the teaching methods and create teaching materials that meets the needs of the students.

I am a very creative and practical person and deliver lessons in a very easy and effective way.

I have been working as a translator and Spanish tutor, using my experience and language skills to help Spanish students achieve their goals academically or more generally learning or improving their conversational Spanish for holidays.
If you want to learn Spanish or are more advanced I can help you achieve your goals.

I am a patient, friendly individual with excellent communication and people skills.

I hold my DBS certificate and own public liability insurance, so If you think I can help you, your family or friends please contact me TODAY!

Teaching Experience:
I am a native Spanish speaker and qualified tutor with many years of experience
I hold my DBS certificate and own public liability insurance, so If you think I can help you, your family or friends please contact me TODAY!

Tutoring Approach:
I am an adaptable, patient person I believe my teaching methods and creative teaching materials can meet the needs of any student. You will be learning from a native speaker, teaching you the right pronunciation, grammar and culture customs. I deliver my lessons in a very easy,relax and effective way.

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Personal Description:
I am a native Spanish speaker with many years experience tutoring and teaching in the UK. I have experience teaching not only Spanish, but also basic skills and employability skills at different levels.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught languages, including ESOL, to teenagers and adults. I have taught at various centres in Bristol including the local college and other community providers. I am also currently lecturing interpreting techniques for a national provider.

Tutoring Approach:
I adapt the lessons according to the needs of the student. For languages my aim is make them as conversational as possible, making sure students are also acquiring the necessary skills through grammar and vocabulary to develop independently.

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Personal Description:
I am 49, married and a proud father of two lovely daughters. I enjoy keeping fit and have recently discovered running and the sense of achievement and pride one can get from it. I am an approachable person who enjoys the company of family and friends. I like to visit new places and try to make the most of what comes my way.

Teaching Experience:
I am a qualified teacher with experience in teaching and preparing students for 11+ / entrance exams in English and Maths. With 20 years teaching experience, I have worked in both state and Independent school settings. I have prepared many children for their examinations in the schools I have taught at and individually through tutoring. All children are successful in attending their chosen school.

I currently enjoy teaching in an independent primary school setting from 4 - 11 year olds and have experience in teaching all subjects to a wide age range.

As well as specialising in preparing children for entrance exams and 11+ I have a masters level qualification in Special Educational Needs (SEN). I am genuinely passionate about helping those children with barriers to learning succeed, and to become happy and confident learners.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe fun, enjoyment and confidence are the key elements of learning. It is imperative to teach in a variety of ways and establish the best learning style for each individual pupil exploring Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic methods of learning. By 'doing' a learner learns and remembers. My initial training as a teacher has helped me to teach any subject effectively. Helping students overcome barriers to learning and making progress are the things I enjoy the most about teaching. I am genuinely passionate about my subjects and in seeing learners reach their potential. I too enjoy the challenge of mastering new things and embracing the notion that you never ever stop learning.

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Personal Description:
Hello my name is Anne-Marie, I am from Ireland but have been living in the UK since 2004. This is now a place I call home. I realised I had a flare for imparting knowledge when I became a basketball trainer at 15, working with Primary and Secondary pupils. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, saw the progress the pupils I trained had made and knew from that moment that teaching was my vocation as it was and is so rewarding. I now have a 5 year old son who loves reading and writing. He can articulate himself well and it's truly a joy to see. It's amazing the wonder a child sees in learning.

Teaching Experience:
From September this year I have been teaching English, Geography and RE at Beckfoot School in Bingley. I am a tutor as well (GCSE English, KS3 English, Maths and Science). As well as that, I am an EAL teacher to Chinese children online. In the past I have taught English up to GCSE at Laisterdyke Leadership Academy and English and French at Pudsey Grangefield School. In addition to this, l have taught Spanish and French at Carr Manor Community School. I taught the same subjects at St. Bede's and St. Joseph's Catholic College in Bradford from September 2017 to May 2018. Prior to that I was teaching French and Spanish at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (formerly a Language College). In addition, I assisted students to prepare for the GCSE German exam. As well as my teaching responsibilities, my pastoral duties included being a Year 10 form tutor. From February to December 2016, I was a teacher of French at Key Stage 3, Spanish at Key Stages 3 and 4 and was responsible for a Year 9 form at Queensbury School. From September 2015 to January 2016, I taught German at Key Stages 3 and 4 and French at Key Stage 3 at Oakbank School in Keighley. I previously worked at Rastrick High School and Sixth Form College where I was a teacher of French at Key Stage 3 and Spanish at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. I also taught German and PSHCE to Year 9 students, and Accelerated Reading to Year 7 pupils. Four years ago, I was a Year 11 form tutor. This role entailed planner signing, reading and guiding pupils on college and career choices as well as helping them with exam revision skills. During registration, I covered some PSHCE topics and encouraged my tutees to write reviews on the books they were reading in order to find out more about their interests and consequently get to know them better. My form was involved in fundraising activities and have participated in assemblies. As well as that, I have mentored a PGCE student on how to become a form tutor and in addition I had a GTP student in my Key Stage 3 and 4 Spanish classes. In 2015 whilst on maternity leave, I taught Spanish to Years 2 and 6 and French to Years 3 and 4 at a local Primary School on a voluntary basis.

Tutoring Approach:
I like to use an approach that suits the students I teach. I discuss what needs they have and what their interests are and work from there. I like to be well-prepared yet flexible when necessary. I like to do kineasthetic activities to keep the students engaged in their learning and use a variety of resources to enable my students to gain as much confidence when speaking, reading writing etc.

I also create an environment where my students feel safe and at ease when learning meaning they are not afraid to make mistakes and are keen to build on this and see that mistakes are evidence of effort.

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Personal Description:
I am a fully qualified and experienced Mandarin and Spanish teacher, and held the positions of Head of Chinese at both Oakham School and Oundle School. I am bilingual in Spanish, and studied Chinese at University for 4 years, including a year in China.

Languages have always been a passion of mine, and I am eager to help language learners of all abilities. I am friendly and approachable, and realise how difficult Mandarin in particular can be for learners with no Chinese background. I genuinely enjoy finding new ways to help pupils overcome these difficulties, especially with writing and speaking. Spanish has its own challenges, and I am equally passionate about both languages.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught and am familiar with a range of exam boards and syllabuses. At GCSE Level I have taught AQA and EdExcel, and Cambridge IGCSE. I have also taught IB Diploma Level: Spanish Standard and Higher Levels; Mandarin ab initio. I have taught A Level and Cambridge Pre-U in both languages for a number of years. All my pupils have achieved top results.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe that everyone learns differently and I will first spend time getting to know exactly what is needed, and how the individual learns best before coming up with a personalised plan. I believe my strongest ability is an adaptability to meet the varying needs of the pupil as, generally, this is why tuition is being sought beyond the school curriculum.

In terms of academic structure, I would aim to follow a curriculum but have the flexibility to pause where needed. I am a firm believer that confidence is an essential part of learning a language, and I hope to give my pupils the confidence that they need.

Lastly, but equally as important, language learning should be engaging and fun. I strive to keep a healthy balance in this. So often I meet pupils who have initially fallen out of love with a subject and bringing them back on board is essential. Whilst the emphasis is always on academic progress, lessons will always be enjoyable.

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Personal Description:
I am 33 years old and I moved to Edinburgh four years ago. I like teaching Spanish here because I really enjoy doing that. I came here because I wanted to improve my English In this moment. I love teaching in Edinburgh because I believe the people are very kind, helpful and friendly and I feel that this city is my second home. I am a friendly, patient and love meeting new people. Send me a message to chat and arrange lessons together.

Teaching Experience:
According to my experience I can say that not only I taught my mother language my homecountry but also in this awesome city. I am able to show you the grammar, vocabulary, culture related to my country. All my students have always been happy with my lessons. If you want to get a challenge for a new year , this is your opportunity.

Tutoring Approach:
Don´t miss the boat! Take it and I believe you will not regret .
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
AG

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Personal Description:
Having tutored for 12 years and been in mainstream education for the past 9, I am more than ready and willing to work with young people who are in need of a variety of different approaches:

- Stretching and challenging the most able
- Going back to basics with exam content
- Handwriting
- Organisation
- Revision skills and independent learning

Teaching Experience:
Qualified teacher (secondary)

Most recent tutee Results
Student 1: GCSE Spanish - Grade 9
Student 2: SATs 101 / 102 / 102
Student 3: GCSE English Language-Grade 8
Student 4: GCSE Spanish - grade 6
Student 5: GCSE French (current)

Tutoring Approach:
There is no right answer to "what is the best approach" - my first session will always be one hour to formulate a plan based on the requirements of the parent(s) or carer(s), to meet the learner in question, and to come up with a plan of action based on a variety of factors. This will incorporate target grades in school, achievements so far, existing attitudes to learning amongst other things.

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Personal Description:
Hello! My name is Maria and I am an experienced tutor with 8 years of experience in helping students of all ages excel in English and Spanish. I am fluent and CEFR certified in both languages. My personalized coaching approach allows me to quickly identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted support to help you build confidence and achieve your goals. In addition to my expertise in exam preparation, I am also highly skilled at teaching conversational Spanish. With my guidance, you will be able to confidently communicate in the language in no time.

Teaching Experience:
more than 8 years teaching experience working in classrooms and online.

Tutoring Approach:
My personalized coaching approach allows me to quickly identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide targeted support to help you build confidence and achieve your goals. In addition to my expertise in exam preparation, I am also highly skilled at teaching conversational Spanish. With my guidance, you will be able to confidently communicate in the language in no time.

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