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Bonjour! Hallo! Ciao! Í'm a fully qualified secondary school teacher with 15 yrs experience teaching French, German & Italian in the independent sector. Before that, I worked in business in Paris for 9 yrs and lived in German-speaking Switzerland for a year. I was educated and trained at Oxford University (MA in French & German; PGCE/QTS)
I teach part-time in school, which means that I am able to offer some private tuition as well. Spaces are limited during term-time but I usually have availability during the holidays and at weekends.
I am happy to provide certificates of relevant qualifications, including a recent DBS check.
Current teaching roles:
- Head of Modern Languages (d'Overbroeck's - The International School) and Teacher of French & German (d'Overbroeck's)
- Visiting German tutor (Wychwood School, Oxford)
- Private tutor to long-standing students from both independent and state sectors
Previous teaching & tutoring roles:
Cranleigh School, Surrey (Head of French & Italian); Headington School, Oxford; Abingdon School; The Downs School (Visiting A Level French tutor); Oxford Sixth Form College (Easter Revision Course).
I am used to teaching all ability levels, boys and girls, from Year 9 to Year 13 and including Oxbridge preparation. I consistently achieve strong results and am well-liked by my students. I conduct IGCSE/A Level speaking exams and have prepared students for most exam boards/specifications.
I can also offer mock Oxbridge interviews (please enquire about separate price).
I am patient, encouraging and friendly, and adapt to the needs of my students. After making an initial assessment, I offer tailor-made strategies to help them achieve better results and feel more confident using the language. This usually involves a combination of speaking and writing practice, comprehension work, grammar revision/practice and vocabulary practice, with a focus on exam technique so that students are able to access the higher marks. I use online learning tools to make lessons more visual and fun.
Please note that for safeguarding reasons, an adult will need to be present during lessons (or in a nearby room) - this includes online lessons.
Languages | English (British), French, Italian, German |
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Availability | Weekends |
References Available | On File |
Oriel College, Oxford University | 1996 | Masters | French & German | |
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Trinity College, Oxford University | 2007 | PGCE | Modern Languages | |
CILS (Italian Institute/University of Siena) | 2012 | Other | Italian - Level C1 (equivalent of 1st/2nd year degree) | |
Oxford Brookes University | 2019 | Masters | Creative Writing |
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