LoginMaria - Islington tutor
Information About Maria:
Personal Description:
My name is Maria Elevant. I am 22 years old and originally come from Sweden. However, as I have been brought up in England, I am bilingual.
I am currently studying a Masters of Research course in Anthropology with the goal to proceed to a PHD in a few years time. My university background is in archaeology and anthropology. However, I have a great personal interest in history. I have maintained a high level of academic achievement throughout my education.
Apart from studying, I have a great interest in sports and am currently undergoing training to become a part-time fitness instructor.
Teaching Experience:
Between January and June, 2007, I was employed as a History and English teacher for the International Baccalaureate Programme held at Ava gymnasium (high school) in Taby, Sweden. The main goal was to prepare the students for the final IB exams. This was done by covering the information efficiently using a combination of detailed lectures, in-class discussions, various group activities and a range of individual assignments. In order to monitor the students' intake of information, complex take-home tests and essays were the most efficient, as both aided in their initial intake of information and posed as good revision material for later tests/exams. For lectures in Modern World History, a combination of information from a variety of sources was used in order to provide a comprehensible, accurate and detailed overview of events and historical interpretations. Furthermore, I initiated a new marking system that included giving the students a mark for handing in homework on time, which helped them meet set deadlines. Simultaneously, I presented a variety of effective study and reading skills in order for them not to feel overwhelmed by the work load, and hence made them work more effectively and meet deadlines within other subjects.
Tutoring Approach:
As a Personal Tutor I would use both the material and experience that I have gained from working as a teacher. However, as the groups will be smaller, I intend to have a much more personal oriented approach. If applicable, I would wish to combine teaching study skills with the subject material, as this would provide the student/s with the necessary tools to organise their workload efficiently.
I expect my students to work hard and I am firm with deadlines. However, whilst going through the information I wish to create an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances learning and interest in the subject.
Subjects Taught:
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£10 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£10 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£10 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)
- History
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£10 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£10 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£10 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£10 p.h.)
Qualifications:
- 2007 - History and English Teacher - IB Programme
- 2000-2003 - Maths Tutor - Slottsparks skolan (Swedish primary school)
- 2000-2003 - English Tutor - Slottsparks skolan (Swedish primary school)
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (evenings) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / Online |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Additional Languages Spoken: | Swedish |
