Claire, Saltash English tutor, Saltash Study Skills tutor

Subjects Taught

English
Primary - £20.00 p.h.
Secondary - £23.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £28.00 p.h.
University - £30.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £30.00 p.h.

Study Skills
Secondary - £23.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £28.00 p.h.
University - £30.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £30.00 p.h.

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Information About Claire

Personal Description: Claire is an experienced Personal Tutor and English teacher who has successfully developed and delivered Key Skills Communication, A, AS, and GCSE Levels including study support for Level 4 Open University students. She has planned and successfully delivered Sixth Form Speakers Forums and guided students through the organisation and execution of charity events. Claire has consistently delivered innovative ideas, many of which were used as an exemplar directly contributing to a successful OFSTED inspection at Guildford College of Further & Higher Education in 2007. In addition, she is a WJEC and AQA Examiner for GCSE English.
In summary, Claire is a first class English graduate and has successfully taught a wide spectrum of qualifications from SATs, GCSEs, A’ levels and Degree Level. She is passionate about the subject, well organised, conscientious and an enthusiastic teacher who consistently delivers.

Tutoring Experience: Skills Summary:
• Proven track record in teaching GCSE English and A level: Pure Literature, Language & Literature and pure Language.
• Personal Tutor, able to develop and deliver ILPs and SMART targets.
• Delivery of Communication Key Skills.

Tutoring Approach: The aim of the initial meeting is to review academic needs, willingness to learn and to mutually decide whether we can work together. This is a two way process and to be truly effective BOTH have to be comfortable working together. During the course of the initial meeting the following information is required. This allows the tailoring of a teaching approach that ensures the most effective and efficient service. N.B Please allow approximately 1 hour.

Understanding your needs:

* What are you currently studying?
* What Examination Board(s)?
* What specific areas are you experiencing difficulty with and/or require support?
* What examples of work, assignments and feedback comments do you have available for review?
* When are your examinations, course work deadlines and other key dates that I need to be aware of?
* Are there any personal issues that are adversely affecting your studies?
* What do you seek to achieve, what are your aspirations, what constitutes success to you?

Planning together to achieve your goals:

* Gather any additional information that will be helpful in gaining a complete understanding of your needs
* Develop and agree jointly a scheme of work tailored to your individual needs
* Identify and agree evaluation dates
* Agree dates for tutorials and confirm fee rates and travel expenses
* Confirm actions required to be completed prior to our first tutorial

Qualifications:
  • 1994: BA (Hons) English 1st Class, University of Ulster, 1994 - University of Ulster (Bachelors)
  • 2005: PGCE, University of Greenwich, 2005 - University of Greenwich (PGCE)

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes

Claire's Feedback

Date Registered:06/11/2009
Date Last Logged In:19/12/2011
Tutees Providing Feedback:1
Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:1     Av. 4.00/5.00
From Alison (4/5): (GCSE English) Claire has provided excellent tuition tailored to my daughters needs. She is knowledgeable about her subject, the exam syllabus and marking scheme. She has a pleasant manner and is easy going while still being professional. I would recommend her as a tutor.

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