Information About Michael - Swords tutor -

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Personal Description:

*My most recent Leaving Cert students improved from failing French and Spanish to achieving H2 grade*

I am a fully qualified teacher registered with Teaching Council of Ireland available for grinds in French, Spanish and all primary subjects. I've lived in France and Spain and am fluent in French, Spanish and Irish.

I have taught Junior and Leaving Certificate French and Spanish in mainstream Secondary school and have given private grinds in all the above subjects. I'm currently a full-time permanent teacher - references available upon request.

I will draw up a personalized learning plan and timetable of targets to be achieved in order to promote success in any subject or phase. Lessons will be specifically planned to suit the individual needs of the learner and maximize their potential.

I am available for individual or group grinds - please contact for details on location.

Tutoring Experience:

Experience:
⁃ Taught Spanish and French in mainstream secondary at Junior/Leaving certificate level
⁃ 13 years as primary school teacher - current post as learning support/resource teacher involves extensive one-to-one and small group learning
⁃ 5 years as English language teacher
⁃ Extensive one-to-one experience of teaching learners of all ages in languages and a range of other subjects

Qualifications:
✓ Honours Primary PGCE (UK HDip - Post graduate certificate in education - Specialisation in MFL)
✓ Honours BA Degree in French and Spanish
✓ Registered with Teaching Council or Ireland

Approach to Grinds:

My clients will be consulted and an initial needs assessment will be carried out.
A learning plan and timetable of targets will be drawn up to suit these needs.
Planning, organization, subject knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm will ensure personalized lessons will be delivered to a high standard.
Regular assessment will lead to progress against targets, and a successful outcome is guaranteed.