Ballymoney Tutors and Ballymoney Tuition

Personal Description:
Experienced and well qualified tutor in secondary, adult and university Maths and Physics.
With a positive attitude and engaging personality I get on well with my students.
I have also tutored students with dyslexia and autism related conditions and aware of modern educational SEN practices in this regards.

Teaching Experience:
Tutor with over 15 years adult college training and tutor experience.
Can tutor from Nationals 4/5 through to Advanced Higher, as well as GCSE/iGCSE, A-Level, IB.
Also tutor mature students and graduate level University and Colleges NC courses.
Cambridge Entrance exams STEP (paper-1 and paper-2 only).
Registered STEM Ambassador (East of Scotland).

Tutoring Approach:
I believe in putting the students interest first and ensuring that they work at
a pace with which they are comfortable.

Regular reports on progress are available to guardians.

Available daytime, evenings and weekend (presently ONLINE only)
I offer tutor online lessons via Skype/ whiteboard app- very easy at no extra cost to students.

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Personal Description:
I live in Olney , I am 63, female, and can supply references on request, as I have provided private tuition for many A level and University students. I was Head of Psychology at a local college for 12 years , and I have examining experience. I now also lecture in BSc and MSc Psychology while undertaking my PhD which is looking at interventions to reduce stress in students.

Teaching Experience:
I worked as a Psychology Lecturer at Northampton College. I taught AS and A2 Psychology , I also taught Access Psychology. All previous tuttees I have supported have attained A-B grades if they start with me early enough in the year. I now lecture at my local university in Psychology.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is to tailor the method to the learner, I would aim to work through exam answers, but also to introduce all types of methods to help the learner take on the information. I very much focus on exam technique and how to maximie getting all of the available marks in the exams.

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Oxford graduate with more than fifteen years' experience as a private tutor and consistently excellent results in Latin, Greek, Classics and English.

Studied Classics at Oxford University and awarded an academic scholarship.

Earned a Master's Degree with Distinction in Latin literature at UCL. Awarded the Dean's Prize.

Since then, I have been working as an award-winning arts journalist alongside my work as a private tutor.

Teaching Experience:
Private tutor for fifteen years, with significant experience in private tuition of Latin, Greek and English at all levels, and excellent exam results achieved by my students.

*LATIN/GREEK*

Classroom experience as teacher of Latin at a prep school and teaching assistant for primary school Latin classes.

In-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the current syllabuses for Common Entrance, GCSE and A-level, as well as all major textbooks, including Oxford and Cambridge Latin Courses, Athenaze, Greek to GCSE, Shelmerdine, ISEB Common Entrance publications and other frequently used courses. I also have a wide range of my own resources.

*ENGLISH*

English tutor for ten years, complemented by working as an award-winning arts journalist. Through this work
I've personally interviewed several of the authors on the English syllabuses, including Margaret Atwood and Arundhati Roy. I have a particular love of bringing Shakespeare alive, and I have also extensively interviewed many actors and practitioners about Shakespeare's work, including Sir Ian McKellen; I love to feed this real-world experience into lessons, to show that learning English is not just about words on a page.

Tutoring Approach:
CONFIDENCE: I love seeing students gain confidence as they study with me, and passing on my knowledge and enthusiasm until they are as excited about a subject as I am. My main focus is finding something for them to enjoy within a given subject and building our learning around that.

TARGETED APPROACH: I find out the areas where the student will need the most help, then I plan my lessons carefully to address those areas of difficulty. I always try to build on the way the student has been taught at school, so that my tuition complements their school learning rather than clashing with it.

EXAM TECHNIQUE: I also ensure that we are always working on exam and revision techniques while learning. This includes helpful mnemonics, studying past papers and mark schemes, and ensuring we are engaging closely with the relevant syllabus to pick up as many marks as possible when it comes to exams.

TIPS AND TRICKS: I like to build routine into tuition sessions, so that the student knows what to expect in each session, which helps boost their confidence, and so that grammar which can seem strange and unfamiliar at first becomes second nature. I've got plenty of tips and tricks to help with the most difficult parts of grammar and syntax. It's useful to break things down into smaller chunks - for example, the large set texts can be daunting, but they become manageable when taken piece by piece.

Above all, my approach is to be friendly, patient and knowledgeable.

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I can help with GCSE/GCE exams and Brighton College and Westminster School scholarship coaching are recent successes. I am also a former Advanced Skills Teacher with many years of experience working in a comprehensive school with all abilities from GCSE to A levels / Oxbridge entrance. My key priority is to provide a safe learning setting where the learner and my starting point is always to be where the learner is rather than a fixed programme in advance.


Clearly you will need to know if this will be the right arrangement for you, so the first lesson is free with no commitment to continue.

If your child has the potential, I can enable him or her to achieve their highest potential grades provided they commit to the project: knowing what the exam requires you to do will make a difference

Teaching Experience:
I have coached a pupil who gained a scholarship for Brighton College and another who was awarded the Queen's Scholarship to enter Westminster School, London. In both cases exams tested a whole range of traditional skills set at a relatively demanding level for this age group. Future candidates would be welcome to contact me.

Prior to this, I have taught pupils from 11 years upwards to Advanced Level pupils heading for Oxbridge. I have worked as an examiner for an exam board, set and marked papers at GCSE and taught adults in evening classes.

Tutoring Approach:
Tuition offered via Skype which offers greater flexibility of timings, lengths of lesson etc as well benefits for teaching using Google docs which record lesson progress, better use of resources etc.

On-line tasks can be set in between lessons to practise skills learnt.

Lively approach including games where appropriate.

Teaching linked to the exam board specification you are working towards including specific skills at GCSE / A level.

Grammar taught relevant to your needs: to include the new course requirements when published.

Feedback after each session to parents/ guardian or carer if requested to include likely grade potential at GCSE / A level or IB

A / AS / IB level students will work through short accessible texts to build up topic vocabulary but also support class tuition in your college or school.

Common Entrance Level candidates or specific entry exams for schools will receive very focused teaching to prepare for the exam.

Adult tuition for business or leisure.

I would be pleased to work with students in groups of 2 or 3 for a reduced fee per person all online.

Fees are a little higher than perhaps for other tutors, but you will be receiving a premium service with many more benefits than a session's tuition.

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Personal Description:
I am married with a daughter at university and a son at college. I am interested in many different things, from sports to wildlife. I think I am friendly and fun, and because I have tried learning foreign languages myself, am sympathetic towards my students needs!

Teaching Experience:
I have actually taught TEFL for about 10 years (and have been in the TEFL business for much longer, publishing books for TEFL). I have worked in Japan, Egypt and Spain and also taught at the IH Executive School in Piccadilly, London. Since 2009 I have specialised in teaching 1:1, all types of students, from young learners to senior business people.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach is to find out what the student wants and needs and then to try to give it to them in a logical and effective way. I try to make the lessons varied, interesting and relevant. The aim is always to help the student get closer to achieving their language goals.

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Personal Description:
I am a fun-loving, chatty and bubbly person and committed to the success and achievement of my students. I try to incorporate humour into my lessons as much as possible as students are more likely to remember what they have learnt that way. I am out-going and always look forward to meeting new people. I am a native english speaker and CELTA qualified. I teach all areas of EFL but definitely prefer to teach conversational and business english.

Teaching Experience:
I qualified in September 2013 and have been teaching ever since then. I have got 7 hours class teaching experience but the rest and the majority of my experience lies with teaching adults in a 1:1 setting.

Tutoring Approach:
I tend to take a fairly laid back approach to teaching (depending on the student's requirements). I take a very pro-active approach and try and make the lessons as fun as possible, thus the student gains more from them and is more likely to remember what they have learnt. I encourage students to use what they have learnt outside of lessons, thus increasing their practice time and therefore improving their english immensely. I can set homework if I feel it is necessary but the responsibility to complete that work lies within the student. I motivate my students to go above and beyond the standard requirements. If the student is committed then this is always reciprocated.

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Personal Description:
I enjoy teaching maths in a way that makes it easy for students to understand. Have 10 years of one to one so I know the common misunderstandings students tend to have.

Teaching Experience:
10 years of one to one and 20 years at schools.

Tutoring Approach:
Breaks things down to make it easy to understand.

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A hard working, versatile enthusiastic and energetic person. He enjoys challenges, inspiring students and passing on skills. Nick has a natural ability to relate and connect with people from all walks of life. His passions are painting, drawing, viewing art and networking/meeting new people. Raised in an alternative home Nick has always looked to innovate rather then follow the mainstream.

Teaching Experience:
Nova Herod Academy - Swindon
TRAINEE ART TEACHER Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

Responsible for creating a vibrant culture of art, craft and design where students can learn and develop into well-rounded adults. Facilitating opportunities for experimentation, expression and understanding of knowledge across the curriculum.

Duties:

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils where there is a good rapport with all groups promoting a love for art and inspiring students to explore and experiment with a wide range of techniques and media.
• Set challenging schemes of work and support students to achieve good progress, demonstrating a positive attitude to learning.
• Accountable for pupil's attainment, progress and outcomes being aware of pupil's prior knowledge and learning within art.
• Sharing my enthusiasm and rich subject knowledge to engage and inspire students across KS3 and KS4.
• Adapt teaching to fit the needs of pupils finding challenging alternatives when necessary.
• Leader of an after school art club aimed to boost years 9, 10 and 11's skills.

Teaching:

• Develop unique schemes of work that add to the curriculum within the Art department and spend time making thorough resources to aid learning.
• 1:1 coaching in all lessons giving feedback to improve student's work.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents at parents evening and talk professionally with regards to student progress and engagement in lessons.
• High expectations on behavior inline with the schools policies using warnings and rewards as strategy to encourage engagement and good behavior.
• Very resourceful. Able to find cheaper alternatives such as creating paper pulp from recycled paper for sculptures instead of clay.
• Developing reflective learners with pit stop plenaries and use of peer and self feedback to guild future progress.
• Reflective practitioner. Flexible in action, confident to deviate from the plan if necessary.
• Student demonstrations and coaches. Pre-teach to gifted and talented students prior to lesson.

Tutoring Approach:
Nick approaches art as a fun creative process which can be used in a range of different ways. Art work could be used as a means of therapy, self discovery, escape, self development, a release, or to restore passion into one's life.

Nick is a firm believer in choice theory and the idea that students should build decision making skills when making artwork. This also in turn offers the student choices in the content, medium and outcome making the work meaningful to them. Nick also see art as a constructivist process where pupils build on prior knowledge or learn from others new skills.

As a highly qualified teacher and artist Nick is fully capable of delivering a large range of different lessons in different mediums and can build students skills from the basics to expert. With a great attitude to learning all students can progress into whatever they dream.

Nick's only rules are to respect the equipment, complete work to the best of your ability, be creative and have fun!

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I am a qualified and practising teacher currently working in a comprehensive school in the North West. I am experienced in teaching Chemistry and I am able to offer tuition for A Level and GCSE. I graduated from the University of Sheffield with a First Class BSc (Hons) Biochemistry and Genetics degree and completed a Chemistry PGCE at Liverpool John Moores University.

I am a friendly, professional and approachable person. I am able to work flexible hours after school in order to fit in with your requirements.

Teaching Experience:
I have taught AQA A Level and GCSE Chemistry for the last eight years. I am confident and knowledgeable on the specifications and structure and style of the exam questions. I have worked with all abilities of students on the exam techniques that they need to achieve in their exams. I have access to all the relevant teaching resources and knowledge needed to improve your understanding of Chemistry.

I have tutored Chemistry for seven years. I supported these students to improve their confidence in order to achieve their target grades or above.

Tutoring Approach:
I support students to develop their understanding of the key concepts within Chemistry and to build up their knowledge from there. This allows students to build confidence and consolidate prior learning. I use a variety of resources to aid retention and a lot of exam questions to practice exam technique. I will challenge students in order to help them achieve the best grades that they can in their exams. I encourage students to take ownership of their own learning throughout also preparing them for future study. All resources are included within my hourly fee.

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I am John, an English graduate who has several years experience in one-to-one and small group tuition. I enable my students to make the connections they need to find in order to achieve successful exam results. Many of my students have achieved results that they required in order to secure places at university or attain successful grades both at GCSE and A/L standard. Other students have achieved the results they needed for making successful job applications and professional placements.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching and tutoring since the mid 2000s. I enjoy working with students to enable them to achieve the grades they require, both for exam results and for securing the careers they have set their sights on. I have worked both one-to-one as well as with small groups, including those for whom English is not their first language.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is that of an enabler. I believe that every student has it in them to unlock the results they are aiming for, however unconfident they may feel about a particular subject or aspect of it. By working closely with examples from previous exam papers, I am able to show pupils how to take control and gain ownership of English texts and language. Pupils find out how to unlock their own innate abilities to analyse and comprehend the way language and literature works. Armed with these approaches my students gain mastery over their subject matter and gear their knowledge towards the exam targets they wish to achieve.

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Personal Description:
The vocation and passion for teaching, which is both selfless and an act of self-care, have always influenced my education and work experience. After completing my university studies in Philosophy, I obtained a Master's Degree in Teaching Italian to Foreigners at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and then I moved to Coventry in order to start a Master by Research on Renaissance Studies at Warwick University. Thanks to my teaching experience, also related to football and yoga, I'll be glad to help you to improve your Italian language skills.

Teaching Experience:
Italian Tutor at The Percival Guildhouse (Adult Education School in Rugby).
JANUARY 2020 - PRESENT

Italian Tutor at Leicestershire County Council
DECEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

Italian Language Teacher at CPIA3 Rome (public school for adult education).
DECEMBER 2018 - MAY 2019
Evaluation: "Excellent".

Cultore della materia (Subject Expert, University Teaching Assistant) at the Chair of History of Modern Philosophy, Roma Tre University.
OCTOBER 2018 - SEPTEMBER 2019

Collaboration with the History of Philosophy course held by Professor Mariannina Failla, within the Roma Tre University Bachelor of Science in Philosophy (academic year 2017-2018).
MARCH 2018 - MAY 2018

Tutoring Approach:
My didactic approach mirrors my calm, reflexive and friendly personality. Since emotional is the crucial component in learning a foreign language, I always establish a welcoming and relaxed environment, allowing you to feel free to speak and make the mistakes necessary to improve your Italian language skills.

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I have 4 years experience as an AQA A-level Economics examiner. I am also a fully qualified teacher and have taught and tutored both children and adults since 2011. My specialisms are A-level Economics and Business Studies but I have also prepared candidates for Oxbridge entry.

I am a father of four and a fully qualified teacher turned full-time private tutor with Enhanced DBS Clearance. I am an enthusiastic tutor who has an excellent track record in helping students achieve, or exceed, their target grades. Finally, I have fibre broadband for an excellent online experience.

Teaching Experience:
I have tutored both the domestic and international exam boards for many years including: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, EDUQAS, WJEC, CIE, International Edexcel, IB, Pre-U and SEB.

I have tutored online for over 3000 hours and find that for Economics and Business Studies it is as good as in person, if not better, since it is much easier to send model paragraphs and diagrams. I endeavour to make sure my students feel as comfortable as possible and encourage them to ask questions because asking questions is the best way to learn. My sessions are always tailored to the students' individual requirements and are focused around the specific requirements of the exam. Parents often remark that their child is much more confident with the subject following sessions with me.

I have also written 195 questions for a Cambridge University Press iGCSE Economics Textbook.

Tutoring Approach:
I endeavour to make sure my students feel as comfortable as possible and encourage them to ask questions because asking questions is best way to learn. My sessions are always tailored to the students` individual requirements and are focused around the specific requirements of the exam.

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Personal Description:
I am a native Polish speaker with years of experience teaching Polish as a foreign language to teenagers adults as well as preparing students to Polish GCSE and Polish A Level exams.

I am DBS checked

Teaching Experience:
I have been working with students of various ages and nationalities. For a few years I have run classes for one of the local Adult Education providers in Cambridge teaching foreigners interested in the Polish language and culture.

I also teach foreign professionals, privately and through international companies, who live and work in Poland and need Polish for both private and business reasons.

I have been working with private tutees and a few English schools preparing the students to Polish GCSE, Polish A-Level exams, also conducting and assessing the exam papers.

Tutoring Approach:
Most of my current students learn Polish because they have got a family or friends of Polish origin. Whatever your reason is to learn Polish I can personalise the lessons to your needs, focus the course on your preferred skills and make the targets achievable.

In my lessons I use a lot of modern, effective and fun interactive materials which prove to be successful and loved by the students.
I am looking forward to meeting you!

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Hi, I'm Billy!

I've recently graduated from studying English at Exeter College, Oxford and have began teaching full time. I love reading, music, dancing and travel - mainly things that bring me closer to understanding and connecting with people. As a tutor I am firm and supportive, but can tailor my approach depending on the goals of the student.

Teaching Experience:
I've consistently been working as a tutor for over 3 years.

I've worked as a full-time teacher and activity leader for Bayswater College and LSI Cambridge.

I obtained a CELTA qualification from IH London.

Tutoring Approach:
My main aim as a tutor is to ensure students leave my lessons with greater knowledge and understanding of the subject. I believe this is best achieved through enquiry-based learning: I always encourage students to ask questions, because doing so helps stimulate critical thinking and allows them to take an active role in their learning. We can start from the basics and gradually work our way through the subject using a series of custom-made study notes, intensive revision sessions and back-and-forth conversations!

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My name is Antonia. I am from Greece and I am a passionate teacher of Ancient and Modern Greek. I am a graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a degree in Greek Philology specializing in Linguistics and a Master of Arts in Linguistics. Enjoys sharing knowledge, and inspiring both children and adults. Now, I am Modern Greek after almost 2 years at Durham University. Besides that, I am teaching Greek as a second/foreign language to students for 4 years. Experienced in lecturing private lessons to students of secondary education in Greece. Also, I have taught ancient Greek and Latin to high school students with great results. Experienced in teaching Greek as a foreign language to all levels, from children to adults. Also, I am awarded Qualified Teacher Status for Britain.

Teaching Experience:
I have been a Greek teacher for 2 years at Durham University. Also, I have experience in teaching Greek as a second/foreign language for 4 years. I am experienced in lecturing private lessons in Ancient and Modern Greek to secondary education students in Greece.

Tutoring Approach:
I adjust the lesson depending on the level of the students and their needs. My method in Ancient and Modern Greek is to teach the grammar through exercises for better results in understanding the grammar. I use modern books and online tools such as videos. My lessons are interactive and my students have made significant progress because they really enjoy my courses.

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Personal Description:
I'm passionate about photography and the opportunities it affords for creative storytelling. I have a particular affinity for photographing 'the inbetween', unloved spaces sometimes referred to as liminal space.
Based in the northwest of England.

Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching A Level Photography (at an Ofsted OUTSTANDING college) for the past 12 years and have most recently undertaken a Head of Department role with responsibility for all creative subjects, including Fine Art, Graphics and Textiles, in addition to BTEC Art & Design.
I have a track record of helping my students to achieve excellent grades whilst allowing them to create highly personal projects.

Tutoring Approach:
I believe that there is a form of photography to suit everybody, regardless of experience or access to equipment and software. I believe that successful outcomes and therefore high grades result from a willingness to 'get out and take photographs' and a enthusiasm to be experimental in how those images are edited/presented.
Students must be willing to engage in independent study/research and to act upon constructive feedback.

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Hello, I'm Serenay. I am a professional ICF-certified coach and an MBA graduate student with over 10 years of experience in the business world. My goal in teaching Turkish is to help my students confidently express themselves in everyday conversation, professional correspondence, and academic language. I adopt a motivating, patient, and interactive approach in my lessons.

Teaching Experience:
I have 3 years of experience teaching Turkish, both in one-on-one and group settings. I have worked with non-native speakers and students learning Turkish for academic purposes. Thanks to my experience in the business world, I can also provide practice in professional language and correspondence.

Tutoring Approach:
I tailor my lessons according to my student's goals and level. I focus on developing speaking, writing, and listening skills in a balanced way. I keep lessons interactive and practical to maintain motivation. I can especially focus on Turkish for professional and academic contexts.

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My name is Ayat. I'm a highly experienced teacher. Currently doing BEng(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the UK. Previously scored straight A*/A's in Cambridge International GCE O-Level Examination and Straight A's in Cambridge International AS & A Levels. I'm a Certified Assistant Teacher of A 'levels Physics at College.

AWARDS/HONORS:
I was the Position Holder in Previous Classes, Awarded As Global Nomination Of NASA SPACE APP CHALLENEGE, (Runner Up Category for most inspiring idea "Eclipse is Everything" Phoenix 2.0), Awarded As Assistant Teacher Of A 'Levels Physics, Contestant At IPHO (INTERNATIONAL PHYSICS OLMYPIAD), Certificate Of Participation In National Science Talent Contest (Stem Career Program), Certificate Of Participation in National Science Bowl Competition.

Teaching Experience:
As an outstanding student myself, I have cultivated a deep understanding of effective learning strategies and academic excellence. I have accumulated extensive experience in delivering online tuition to international students spanning multiple curricula, including IGCSE and A Levels, across a range of subjects. Leveraging my own strong academic foundation, reflected in my achievements of A*/A's in GCE Cambridge O Levels and 3A's in A Levels (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), I have successfully guided numerous students towards achieving exceptional results in their examinations. My approach combines subject expertise with tailored support, enabling my students to attain outstanding academic outcomes. Certified Assistant Teacher Of Cambridge International A 'Levels Physics at Alpha College. I have extensive experience in providing online tuition to international students across various syllabus, including IGCSE and A Levels. My students have consistently achieved outstanding results, demonstrating academic excellence in their examinations.

Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is centered on fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment, tailored to each student's unique needs and learning style. Key elements include: Personalized Learning Plans, Concept Clarification as I focus on building a strong understanding of core concepts, using explanations and examples relevant to the student's curriculum, Guided practice exercises and past paper questions help students apply knowledge and develop exam technique, Regular feedback enables students to monitor their progress and address areas needing improvement, I promote student participation and questioning to deepen understanding and build confidence.

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