Information About Patrick - Clonee tutor - (22 reviews)
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Patrick offers a discount of 50% on their first / introductory lesson!
Italian |
Price Guide |
Primary | €35.00 |
Junior Cycle | €33.00 |
Senior Cycle | €33.00 |
University | €30.00 |
Adult / Casual | €30.00 |
Spanish |
Price Guide |
Primary | €35.00 |
Junior Cycle | €34.00 |
Senior Cycle | €34.00 |
University | €30.00 |
Adult / Casual | €30.00 |
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Personal Description:
I have taught a variety of students, one-to-one, over the last few years with lessons specifically designed around the Junior and Leaving Cert syllabus. I have an approachable and relaxed teaching style and I try to make my lessons dynamic and fun. No boring grammar lessons!
My students include sixth year students who study Italian in secondary school, and native Italian speakers who want to familiarise themselves with exam structure and practice for the exam. I am also preparing fifth year students, going through the entire syllabus with them. I have first, second, and third year students that are studying both Italian and Spanish. with lessons catered towards improving grades in the JC.
2018 graduate of International Languages (Italian/Spanish) in UCD. Friendly and approachable tutor who has lived and studied in Italy and Spain. Extremely familiar with the Leaving Cert cycle (Italian) in which I got an A1 in 2014.
Tutoring Experience:
I have taught Italian and Spanish to adults, teenagers, and young learners. I have been teaching full-time online since 2021. I have taught English in private language schools and institutions across Spain and Italy since 2018.
As of 2021, I have dedicated myself primarily to online language lessons (Italian/Spanish). I am currently working with students in all secondary school years, and am working with a variety of students of different ages and levels.
Approach to Grinds:
Flexible approach. Ultimately your goal is what counts, so I'm willing to work with you and adapt myself in order to help you to achieve what it is that you're looking for, be it general Italian/Spanish, preparation for the LC or JC, or university Italian/Spanish
As for cancellations, I try to be flexible and if I can move the class, I will.
Full payment expected if the student doesn't turn up or the class is cancelled less than 3 hours before scheduled time.
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Additional Languages: Italian, Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- CILS (2022) - Italian C1 (CEFR) (Professional) (✔ On File)
- DELE (2022) - Spanish C1 (CEFR) (Professional) (✔ On File)
- UCD, Dublino (2018) - International Modern Languages (Laurea triennale) (✔ On File)
- Coolmine Community School (2014) - A1 Leaving Cert Italian (School) (✔ On File)
Patrick's Feedback
Students Providing Feedback: | 22 |
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Patrick is an excellent teacher. He is very kind & fun with kids. He has a great way to teach children and keep them engaged. My son has ASD and Patrick is very patient with him. He is very accommodative of his needs.
I am extremely happy with Patrick and highly recommend him to everyone.
Patrick, I really want to thank you for the positive impact of your teaching on my child.
Many thanks,
Saherish
Patrick has been great with my daughter who is in 1st year, between recommended resources and weekly classes she is really coming on but getting to enjoy the language and a variety of learning mechanisims
Ho assunto patrick a fine Settembre, per un mese - due volte a seetimana - ha insegnato ai miei due bimbi (superattivi… ) l'italiano in maniera divertente e professionale. Michael e Andrew adorano Patrick e non vedevano l'ora per le lezioni ogni settimana.
Patrick e' stato in grado in un solo mese di dare una base e una struttura linguistica ai bambini e a me per poter continuare da sola l'insegnamento.
Patrick e' affidabile, puntuale e flessibile negli appuntamenti e nell'avere due bambini superattivi scavacargli sulle gambe e spalle!
Posso con tutta sicurezza e onesta' raccomandare Patrick per insegnare italiano e inglese a chiunque.
Cordiali saluti
Alessia
I have been most fortunate to have made contact with Patrick through First tutors.
Patrick has many excellent attributes as a teacher/tutor for language acquisition.
He has an excellent knowledge of the living language.
He has had experience of second language acquisition himself and has developed key skills in this area, as a result.
He prepares his work well, is patient, listens to my needs, is punctual and reliable.
His methodology is most effective combining song, reading skills and interactive oral skills to make the class both challenging and interesting.
Personally, Patrick is pleasant and affable and has a lovely engaging manner.
I highly recommend him as a tutor.
Highly recommended!!