John, Dunfermline English tutor, Dunfermline Geography tutor, Dunfermline Entrance Exams tutor, Dunfermline English (Foreign Language) tutor

English
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £25.00 p.h.
University - £25.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £25.00 p.h.

Geography
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.

Entrance Exams
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £25.00 p.h.

English (Foreign Language)
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
GCSE - £25.00 p.h.
A-Level - £25.00 p.h.
University - £25.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £25.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I have been teaching English for about 17 years in a number of different countries and in a wide variety of schools and institutions. I have taught in highly academic schools, ‘Special Ed.’, an engineering college, a prison for young offenders and many ‘run -of -the-mill’ schools.
I love my work and get a great deal of personal satisfaction in watching my students progress.
I regard the study of English Language and Literature as a vital tool in my students’ understanding and development as a person as well as a functional necessity.
Having worked and travelled in such a diverse range of teaching situations, I am quite adept at establishing a good, professional and supportive relationship with my tutees.

Tutoring Experience: I entered the teaching profession as a 'Mature Student' after a number of years working and travelling. I feel that the experiences I gained during that time, working on farms, buildings sites, oil rigs and factories have been enormously beneficial to me in the classroom
I have successfully taught and tutored students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. I feel my expertise is most effectively used at Secondary level, but I have also tutored adults, scientists, engineers, business people and even a journalist. (Actually, the standard of writing in most journalism is so bad that perhaps I should do more.)

Tutoring Approach: Working one-to-one, or in a small group, enables me to tailor my work to the needs of the individual in a way which is much more difficult in a ‘normal’ classroom. In some parts of the world where I have worked, I was expected to do the work for the tutee. I refused. My objective is at all times, to give the tutee the ability to function independently at their best in the subject . “Give a man a fish… ”
I enjoy working with motivated students and will always match their commitment with interest. With less motivated students, my objective is to understand ‘why’ and to address that issue. If I can not help, I will discuss the matter with the student and, where appropriate, the parents.

Qualifications:

• 1975: Bachelor of Education. (English Geography and TESOL/TEFL) - Edinburgh University/Moray House (Professional)

Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: Yes