Felix

A professional, friendly and organised personal tutor with a low-pressure approach to achievement and progress. I have lived in France for an extended period of time, and have worked in a professional setting in Italy. I speak conversational Spanish and also work with Portuguese professionally.

Tutoring Experience

I have worked for five years as a classroom teacher of Modern Languages, with two years experience as Head of Department. I was consistently graded "Outstanding" in observations from Senior Leadership as well as OFSTED, and regularly had colleagues who were new to the profession to come and observe me teach. I now work at the University of Oxford in Widening Participation, and am based in Manchester.

I have experience tutoring younger children (7-11), as well as students preparing for their GCSE and A Level examinations. I have also provided guidance for early university applicants on interviews and personal statements. Furthermore, I have tutored undergraduates wishing to enter teaching who need to enhance their French before entry on to their teacher training course. I have done this since 2010, during my Undergraduate degree, as well as alongside my teaching career over the past five years.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring focus is entirely on the client's needs and motivation to learn. In a first tutoring session, I would spend a significant portion of time exploring my client's weaker academic areas and finding out what it is they want to achieve, and what makes them tick.

I fully believe that a productive tutoring relationship comes from my clients feeling at ease and enjoying their learning, and I am proud to have a history of winning round "reluctant learners." My approach is personal, bespoke and based on a positive rapport with the learner.