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Information About Jamie:

Personal Description:

I have recently graduated from the University of Dundee in English Literature (2:1) and I'm looking for some casual work whilst I secure a more stable career. I am a keen reader and I very much enjoy watching films and even the odd play. I am a friendly, outgoing person with a patient manner.

I do not mind also providing a babysitting service whilst tutoring a student, be it the tutee or another child.

Teaching Experience:

Although I've not got any professional qualifications in teaching I am an educated, passionate and friendly person and I've also got a strong will to finish a project once I've started it. I'd be most diligent and exceptionally empathetic to any struggles the tutee might have with their studies; I struggled with a mild for of dyslexia in my primary years and then went on to do a degree in English! Safe to say that I can relate to a student's frustrations and have got my own ways of dealing with them.

I've now taught two of my cousins (ages 6,9) in English, science and a small amount of maths. I've also taught my girlfriend and two of my friends how to drive (I've done an Institute of Advanced Motorists qualification and I'm cheaper than a proper instructor!). I was also involved with helping out in an a first year English class for those with learning difficulties whilst I was a prefect at high school.

Tutoring Approach:

When teaching someone I feel it is very important to understand the student's interests and abilities and then use those skills to approach the subject that they struggle with. For instance, someone who is excellent at History but poor at English might have an excellent memory for facts but a poor grasp of language. What I'd do in that situation is convert language into what it essentially is; a set of rules and facts, most likely with the aid of humorous and memorable phrases or other psychological triggers. With this technique, and this particular hypothetical student, I'd maneuver their useful abilities into a position that they were able to bootstrap their less proficient skills.

Qualifications:

• English Literature MA(Hons)
• Advanced Higher English
• Higher English
• Standard Grade English

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes