Stephen - Eltham tutor

Information About Stephen:
Personal Description:
Specialist in GCSE English who gains excellent results in both language and literature. Current Head of Year.
Can teach both Edexcel and AQA English language and literature.
I have completed an LLB Law degree and have furthered this by undertaking a Legal Practice Course. Having previously worked as a Legal Representative for the Home Office I have now left the legal profession; I am now a full time English teacher at a secondary comprehensive school in Dartford. I also volunteer as a local Magistrate. I made the decision to change career as I enjoy working with young people and I feel that tutoring is something that is underrated and hugely beneficial. I have a full enhanced DBS check.
Teaching Experience:
I currently have 12 years experience of one to one tuition.
Having left the legal profession I am now a full time English teacher at a secondary comprehensive school.
I offer tutoring in GCSE and KS3 English; Post 16 Law and IB Film.
Tutoring Approach:
I believe that tutoring is a very important concept for some children. Students benefit hugely from one to one information and reinforcement; and it may be a far more effective learning strategy than classroom teaching. I think it is important to first gain an understanding of where a child's strengths and weaknesses lie, in order to focus on the areas which perhaps need improvement. I also value a child's input as they are good judges of what they feel they do well and what they may need help with. The tutoring sessions will move at a pace that the child is comfortable with, and help with homework and coursework will be available. For GCSE and A-Level tutoring of desired essay structuring and revision strategies can be discussed and learned, as these are often overlooked in schools.
I feel that tutoring outside of school may help improve a child's confidence within a school environment, be this in the work itself or in class discussions and for them as a person. It is not always easy for a child to speak up at school, and if they do not understand this may result in them falling behind. As a tutor I am able to reinforce school work at a pace more appropriate for the level of your child, and allow them to develop and learn in a way that is suitable and enjoyable for them.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- 11 GCSEs at Grade A-C including English, Maths and Science
- 3 A-Levels in Law, PE and English
- Legal - LLB Law Degree, Classification 2.1 + LPC
- Teaching - QTS, PGCE, NPQLBC
Further Information:
Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (all times) |
Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / Online |
References Supplied? | Yes |
Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |