Each student is different, so I vary the teaching methods I use and the pace of the lessons to suit each individual student.
In the first lesson I assess the student's current level, and their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss goals of the tuition with the student and their parent.
When tutoring online, I keep the lessons interactive and increase engagement by using varied activities, visual aids and time limits.
I keep lessons focussed but relaxed and lively, encouraging students to enjoy learning and think creatively, whilst also insisting on accuracy and high standards. Colleagues and former students have commented on my gentle and supportive, yet challenging teaching style.
My approach to teaching English concentrates on the importance of both structure and creativity. Firstly, I help students to improve their writing skills if necessary, using exercises to increase the accuracy and fluency of their sentence structure. I then stretch students to think critically and creatively about texts, characters, themes and language. At the same time, I help students to find ways that suit them of systematically planning and structuring essays for coursework and exams.
When teaching Maths, I have had particular success teaching students who are struggling to get to grips with mathematical concepts and calculations. I am patient and flexible when explaining concepts, and use students' strengths and interests to find explanations which they can understand. I have helped many students to overcome these challenges when they have been falling behind at school, both in primary school and when preparing for Common Entrance and GCSE.
A level and IB Psychology require a thorough knowledge and understanding of both research methods and key issues and debates within the field of Psychology. I help my students to develop this understanding and then to apply it critically to the different types of questions, which is essential to achieving higher grades. The last step is learning to structure their longer answers in a concise, logical and effective manner.
Having studied languages at university, I enjoy supporting students who are wanting to achieve more highly in French and German at GCSE and A-level, and those who are pursuing German further for university entry, or undergraduate level. I help students to master fundamental grammar points and the necessary bank of vocabulary. This allows them to develop the understanding and fluency necessary to achieve highly in writing and speaking, as well as reading and listening, exams.
