Valerie, Olney Maths tutor, Olney English tutor, Olney English (Foreign Language) tutor, Olney Study Skills tutor

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Subjects Taught

Maths
Primary - £25.00 p.h.

English
Primary - £25.00 p.h.

English (Foreign Language)
Primary - £25.00 p.h.
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.
Casual Learner - £25.00 p.h.

Study Skills
Primary - £25.00 p.h.
Secondary - £25.00 p.h.

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Information About Valerie

Personal Description: A passion for how people learn and its effects on society, combined with a personal breadth of experience both in an out of formal education have taken me down many challenging paths. Perhaps my own personal difficulties with learning and lack of confidence have moulded much of what I am today. I count myself very fortunate having had a supportive family and friends, none of whom encouraged easy opt outs. For that I am truly grateful.

Tutoring Experience: Over twenty years experience in teaching - mainly in the Infant and Primary sector - leading to teaching headship of a small Infants School (4 1/2 year) and non teaching Head of Primary School (4 years). Two years experience in teaching English as a Foreign language. Teacher training in Africa. Private tuition done on voluntary basis until recently.

Tutoring Approach: Assessment of student needs. Ideally I like to work with the schools and the parents. My approach is direct and my priority is to create confidence based real success with a standard. Getting the student to buy in to responsibility for his/her learning is one of many steps. Fun is part of the process, but the reality is that many children are requiring teaching.

Qualifications:
  • University of Rhodesia Cert Ed; CIPD Cert in Training Paractice; TEFL
  • Member of the General Teaching Council of Scotland
  • Member of the Institute for Learning
  • Associate Member Chartered Institiute of Personnel & Development

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes
CRB Check: No

Valerie's Feedback

Date Registered:28/08/2010
Date Last Logged In:09/02/2011
Tutees Providing Feedback:1
Tutees Providing Positive Feedback:1     Av. 5.00/5.00
From Tara (5/5): (Primary English) My daughter enjoys her sessions with Valerie, it is a comfortable enviroment. We get weekly feedback and tips on how to encourage home learning. Valerie is always professional and we are very happy with the sessions we have recieved.

Reply from Valerie: Working with parents and students who work to consolidate learning suggestions on a daily basis accelerates the rate of progress, which builds confidence and is then mutually beneficial.

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