South Island English Tutors & South Island English Lessons

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James

Dunedin

English

PGCE: Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (2011)

and girls at a secondary level. My approach to tutoring is differentiated. I will use strategies that best suit the student's needs and abilities. Helping each student achieve their potential is always my primary goal. I love English and will endeavour to pass on some of my passion to students, making learning fun and effective. Whether it is working on internal assessments, preparing for external examinations, or improving literacy, I can help you achieve your...

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Thanh Binh

Christchurch

Maths, English, Chemistry

Bachelors: Graduate (2016)

Root problems Many students forget the concepts in lower levels. I help students identifying the root problems in order to do higher level Math. Long-term solution I had a lot of pressures working in the university. So, I have effective studying strategies to apply in lifelong learning. Exam preparation I had a student who struggled to study because of children. I helped her focus on her strength questions and exam strategies. She got an A...

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Michael

Nelson

Maths, English

Bachelors: Education (1969)

been a reliever and tutor in Nelson for 10 years. I have a casual approach, never heavy handed. I feel my students and I are both on the same team. I use a lot of humour to help make the students relax. Writing should be enjoyable and creative and if it is seen that way, it becomes much easier. This has been my experience. I love it when I can help my students see the...

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Caleb

Richmond

English, Biology, Music, Drama

Other: Grade 5 Music Theory (2017)

me. Thus, I try to teach everything within context and with relevance to the person. Subjects like music, drama and English are ways to express yourself. You can be taught how to express things in a way that makes sense, but you cannot be taught what to express, which is something the school system often forgets. Do we forget the school system? No, it's important. Do we take it further and make it personal? Most...

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Janina

Dunedin

English

Professional: NCALNE (2015)

Am qualified to teach literacy to adults. Also have PracTesol certification Have been involved with Adult education for the last 15 years Believe in self directed learning and making the student comfortable with him/herself...

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Leona

Invercargill

Maths, English, Art, Craft and Design

Bachelors: Batchelor of education (2007)

teaching I have been head of literacy or maths. I am a trained reading recovery teacher. I designed an accelerated literacy programme that was so successful it was adopted by several other teachers within the school. I believe in a holistic approach to teaching where the child is inspired to inquire and discover more through focusing on their interests. I believe in the possibilities of every student to be the very best they can be....

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Daniel

Richmond

English, Psychology, Philosophy/Critical Thinking

Masters: MA with distinction (2014)

school and then filled in when they were short-staffed on one occasion. Worked with Hagley school on their university entrance program. I find that you can't take just one approach to tutoring. If a student doesn't understand something, you need to find a way to help them understand it that works for them. It's important to assess what each student is having trouble with specifically and determine the best way to help them get past...

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Daniel

Dunedin

Maths, English, Spanish

Professional: Risk Analyst (2017)

it is that I can help them with. I've worked at my home country, Mexico, where I've been a math tutor since I can remember. I've also been an English teacher in Japan and Russia. I've tutored one person and groups of up to six people. I know each person is unique and needs a different approach. I try to make every student as comfortable as possible so that classes can be a fun experience....

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Samantha

Dunedin

English, History, Classical Studies, Literacy

School: NCEA New Zealand Scholar - Outstanding (2017)

am very passionate and interested in English and History, and am therefore continuing this passion alongside law at University. I would love to be able to share some of this enthusiasm and knowledge with other students. In my final year of high school I balanced my sport with academics as well as my prefect role and can greatly appreciate and understand students doing this same balancing act, and am therefore very eager to be a...

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Sohee

Richmond

English, English (Foreign Language)

Bachelors: Bachelor of Biomedicine (2020)

and Literature, wherein I scored the highest grade of Level 7. I have tutored irregularly during secondary school, but I am excited to start providing tutoring lessons officially this year. I am happy to help with private tutoring for anyone who is enthusiastic to learn! Essay Writing: I can help with brainstorming, structuring, and writing great essays. Speech and Public Speaking: I can help with speech writing, practice with delivering speeches and practice with general...

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Counties: Canterbury, Otago, Tasman

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