Information About Michelle - Dumbarton trainer -
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Specialisms Taught

HTML/CSS	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Facebook API	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Advanced	£25.00
AI	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Animation	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Windows	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Ms Office	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Advanced	£25.00
Blogging	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Internet/Email	Hourly Charge
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00
Advanced	£25.00

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Personal Description:

Hi! I'm Michelle a computing teacher from Dumbarton. I would describe myself as a fun but hard working person that knows what she wants and works hard to get it. I believe that things are possible if you put in the effort to make them possible.
As well as enjoying teaching and all things computing and technology I enjoy sports and keeping fit. I am a keen football fan and enjoying watching the game at all levels.
I spend my free time socialising with family and friends and enjoying the things in life I have worked hard for.

Training Experience:

I have been a qualified secondary teacher for 9 years, 2 of which a principal teacher. I have presented pupils at all levels of SQA exams.
As well as being a classroom teacher I offer revision workshops during Easter school holidays for SG credit and higher pupils.
My exam results have been very good and there are many pupils that recommend me as a fun, friendly and hard working tutor.

Training Approach:

I think tutoring is providing young people with help in a way that's not possible in a classroom, breaking topics down and putting a real-life spin on them to help you understand and remember.
I am clear and concise in my explanations and provide all the resources that you need to improve your grades.
My tutoring style involves you writing, saying and doing tasks to further your knowledge and understanding. As well as my time with you I provide continual support via email, so my help is never far away.

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Native Language: English (British)
Additional Languages: Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

Glasgow university (2005) - Secondary education (PGCE) (✘ Not On File)
Glasgow university (2004) - Computing science (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)

Michelle's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	11
Total Positive Feedback:	9 Av. 4.09/5.00
Total Other Feedback: (not shown)	2

From Zoe (1/5): I was very disappointed with Michelle. We had agreed that she would come for 2 sessions before xmas as my daughter had a maths nab before xmas holidays and then prelims after. She came for the first one which went well but on the 2nd she texted me to ask if she could come 45mins earlier. I was at work so never saw text until 5pm which was when she wanted to come. I said this would be fine and would contact my daughter to let her know. I expected her to be there when I got home. She never turned up and when I checked my phone she had texted to say when I hadn't answered her straight away I would be happy to rearrange. I phoned her straight away to say it was important that my daughter got her tutoring session either that day or next due to her test as she was very worried about it and was relying on her. She never answered her phone and sent me a text saying she wanted to rearrange to January. My daughter was very upset and went in for her test in tears. When I contacted Michelle to let her know instead of apologising she told me it's a busy time of year, she was doing me a favour agreeing in the first place to tutor before xmas and no test would be done as it was last day of term. Also that nabs don't count with nat5. Test did happen and the results of the nabs decide whether you can sit the exam. I would have preferred some honesty. When we get a tutor for our children it's because they are under pressure and need help and this experience added to the pressure and upset my daughter was already feeling.

Reply from: Michelle:When I agreed to take your daughter on 2 weeks prior to Christmas we had agreed a January start. Christmas is a busy time and I had lots arranged but after requests from yourself I did my best in the few days prior to Christmas to come to you. I did apologise for having to rearrange but this was not suitable to you. If your daughter was finding school difficult and needed the support getting one session before a test on the last (half) day of school would not make a huge impact, like I said continual support is required.

I was correct in stating that Unit Assessments are not required for passing National 5. They can be used by teachers to estimate a pupils grade but have no value with the SQA.

I am sorry I could not accommodate your wants on that one occasion and that you do not want further support for your daughter as I said before I wish her well.

From Linda (5/5): So far really pleased. Michelle is friendly, punctual and very professional.

From Angela (3/5): No major issue with michelle, She was very helpful, it was just due to holiday times clashing I needed things sorted a bit sooner.

Angela Whyte

From Harjit (5/5):

From Anderson (5/5): Fantastic … Michelle got back to me and we have arranged a time .

From Nyree (5/5): really pleased with Michelle's tutoring style. She helped my son through his resit maths within 2 sessions and is currently helping him through his national 5. Her calm and straightforward style works really well and my son has quickly learned to trust her technique.

From Alison (5/5): Michelle is an excellent tutor and provided great support to my daughter before her national 5 maths exam. My daughter was far less anxious when it came to exam time as a result of Michelle's help. Would highly recommend.

From Janice (5/5): Michelle is a fantastic tutor who is warm, friendly and quickly establishes a good rapport with her student. She makes learning fun and excels in her methodology when explaining new concepts. Michelle ensures that each step is thoroughly grasped before proceeding to the next. How lucky we are to have found her - she has made an immediate impact on my son's confidence in his own ability and he finds her teaching strategies interesting, relevant and easy to follow. Forget an apple for the teacher, this tutor deserves the whole orchard!

From Lynne (5/5): Michelle is an excellent Tutor and worked really hard in a short space of time to get my son up to speed for his Standard Grade Computing Exam. She was very accommodating to fit in with our specific needs at late notice and always turned up as and when agreed. I am extremely impressed by Michelle's standard of Tutoring and her knowledgeable and "in touch" approach to Standard Grades. She didn't have a lot of time with Reiss (wish I had enlisted your help sooner Michelle), but I believe she will be the main factor in my son passing this exam! Thanks very much Michelle!!! Would have no hesitation in recommending !!!! Lynne McPhee (and Reiss)

Reply from: Michelle:Thanks Lynne.

It really was my pleasure helping Reiss, he is a credit to you. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the best results. If in the future I can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. Take care. Michelle

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