Information About Susan - Liverpool teacher - (24 reviews)
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Spanish |
Price Guide | Online Lessons Price Guide |
| Beginner | £25.00 | £22.50 |
| Intermediate | £25.00 | £22.50 |
| Advanced | £30.00 | £27.00 |
| Expert | £30.00 | £27.00 |
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Personal Description:
Hi I am a professional qualified teacher. I thoroughly enjoy the subjects I teach. I have 15+ experience with businesses and students both here in the UK and internationally in Hawaii, Spain and South America. I have taught, Spanish for Education Authorities , teaching agencies and Universities. ESL, TEFL, GCSE English and A Level Spanish both for businesses such as Jaguar and Adult Education Centres. I use CD's Skype, DVD's, films , podcasts, U Tube. Each class has a worksheet practice , speaking and writing practice. You contribute your ideas to develop your learning . I coach you to achieve and succeed. You learn with confidence. Good knowledge of the AQA, Welsh and Excel exam boards. 32015 GCSE and A level students achieved A' grades
Teaching Experience:
Teaching for15+ many year now . I love my job and the personal attention I can give my students, I thoroughly enjoy the subjects I teach and I have plenty of experience. I teach both in school and business. both here in the UK and internationally in Hawaii, Spain and South America. I have a BSc/BA in Spanish , English and Art History with the Open University, CELTA, TEFL, 7307, 7303/4 and a Cert. Ed. I teach large companies such as Jaguar and Arriva buses who still call upon my expertise and knowledge. Having worked in Colombia for nearly 7 years as a community development worker. My specialist areas working : NGO's and businesses Life experience 6 years teaching community development in South America. I have helped shoe companies in Colombia learn business English for conferences and restaurant chains staff here in the uk improve their customer service English. Last year 3 off my GCSE Spanish got B's and A*. One I helped
Teaching Approach:
I Listen to want you require and create a language programme to suit. I use Skype, the Internet, websites, Interactive games , CD's DVD's and TV programmes, course books and on line materials. Regular testing and progression reports given. Just to give clarity to my pricing £20.00 for Beginners English ESOL or ESL is at my home . If I travel to you it's £25.00. Higher level may be more. Group bookings and term packages will give your a discount eg over 10 sessions. or 2/3 people.
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Native Language: English (British)
Additional Languages: English (British), Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), Spanish
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Open University (2012) - BA/ Bsc (Bachelors) (✔ On File)
- Liverpool COmmunity College (2006) - CELTA/ 7307/ Cert Ed/ (College) (✘ Not On File)
Susan's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 24 |
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| Total Other Feedback: (not shown) | 1 |
SusanFrom Rachel (5/5): Sue is an excellent tutor. She has excellent subject knowledge. She understands the areas my daughter needs to focus on and develop. She gives written feedback at the end of each lesson and provides follow on homework.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you for your kind comments…
From Christine (/5): My husband and I came to Susan for Spanish tuition as adult learners. We have found her to be an excellent teacher so far. She explains things well. She is easy to talk to and happy to answer questions.
The atmosphere is relaxed which helps with the learning process.
The atmosphere is relaxed which helps with the learning process.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you guys you are not bad yourselves. It’s a pleasure. I enjoy your company.
From Peter (/5): Our first impressions of Susan have been very positive. We initially booked 4 sessions to provide support for our daughter who will be undertaking entrance exams for secondary school later in the year. We have been pleased with her progress so far and have subsequently booked additional sessions. We would recommend Susan’s services to others.
Reply from: Susan: Hi Thank you Peter she is a lovely polite young lady to work with.
From Michael (/5): I stop continuing lessons with Susan.
In the beginning when she let me buy the wrong book I got bad feeling. I gave her a chance
As English tutor I can't recommend her at all.
She ignored constantly my questions instead giving me answers like I will it explain in an other hour. She even does a lot of spelling mistakes.
She didn't seem qualified at all. Probably it is the reason why her qualifications weren't approved by firsttutors.
She is a nice and funny person. Most time of our lesson she talked about her life and her hard life. Interesting not helpful.
She was very cheeky as well and asked for a positive review.
Hopefully she take this feedback serious and starts finally genuinely helping their students.
In the beginning when she let me buy the wrong book I got bad feeling. I gave her a chance
As English tutor I can't recommend her at all.
She ignored constantly my questions instead giving me answers like I will it explain in an other hour. She even does a lot of spelling mistakes.
She didn't seem qualified at all. Probably it is the reason why her qualifications weren't approved by firsttutors.
She is a nice and funny person. Most time of our lesson she talked about her life and her hard life. Interesting not helpful.
She was very cheeky as well and asked for a positive review.
Hopefully she take this feedback serious and starts finally genuinely helping their students.
Reply from: Susan: Here are the facts: Your reviews were unfounded. You only had 2 lessons and stopped half way through the second say you had work.
1. You commented at the end of both classes you that had enjoyed them. You then booked your next session and at no stage said you were unhappy. Please in the future be clear and honest with your next tutor. I care deeply about all my students and would never treat people in the way you have described.
You were given the latest additions of the books which are recognised internationally as practice IELTS. exam books.
2. After the first class, you mentioned you had enjoyed it and booked in your second class.
3. You mentioned you felt ‘ignored’ … This is totally not true . I took extra time, and I always do when you are a new client to help you settle because you said you were struggling with the grammar. I gave you extra time to finish your exam . We went over each question and you actually obtained a good score for your first time.
Your received careful and clear explanations… Additionally a fuller explanation was given at the end of the class with a grammar link to support your learning. At no stage did I say I will leave everything till last. I always back up my points with examples and then give extra links to reinforce your learning so you can spend time yourself going over things in your own time. To give a score of 1 is unfounded. You were given plenty of support and reinforcement with extra materials sent to you outside of your class time.
4.I have all my teaching certificates and my English Hons degree certificates certified by First Tutors
. I have been teaching for some 20 plus years and tutoring for longer.
5. You wanted to talk about your family and life, so to build rapport I mentioned some of my family info.
6. You mentioned I had ADHD ( which has kindly been removed by First Tutors) this is again untrue and frankly bizarre as ironically I teach and help support students with special needs with DSA packages at at various universiities in the UK.
I run my own business and provide education **Contact Detail Removed** internationally to independent schools.
4.The remarks you have made are untrue and unjustified. You only had 2 lessons
1. You commented at the end of both classes you that had enjoyed them. You then booked your next session and at no stage said you were unhappy. Please in the future be clear and honest with your next tutor. I care deeply about all my students and would never treat people in the way you have described.
You were given the latest additions of the books which are recognised internationally as practice IELTS. exam books.
2. After the first class, you mentioned you had enjoyed it and booked in your second class.
3. You mentioned you felt ‘ignored’ … This is totally not true . I took extra time, and I always do when you are a new client to help you settle because you said you were struggling with the grammar. I gave you extra time to finish your exam . We went over each question and you actually obtained a good score for your first time.
Your received careful and clear explanations… Additionally a fuller explanation was given at the end of the class with a grammar link to support your learning. At no stage did I say I will leave everything till last. I always back up my points with examples and then give extra links to reinforce your learning so you can spend time yourself going over things in your own time. To give a score of 1 is unfounded. You were given plenty of support and reinforcement with extra materials sent to you outside of your class time.
4.I have all my teaching certificates and my English Hons degree certificates certified by First Tutors
. I have been teaching for some 20 plus years and tutoring for longer.
5. You wanted to talk about your family and life, so to build rapport I mentioned some of my family info.
6. You mentioned I had ADHD ( which has kindly been removed by First Tutors) this is again untrue and frankly bizarre as ironically I teach and help support students with special needs with DSA packages at at various universiities in the UK.
I run my own business and provide education **Contact Detail Removed** internationally to independent schools.
4.The remarks you have made are untrue and unjustified. You only had 2 lessons
From Katia (/5): Classes with Susan have been so worthwhile! Susan has an amazing way of breaking things down so that they are understandable, and always keeping it light and fun.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Katia, for your kind words.
From Ria (/5): Didnt actually have a session with susan so i cant comment on the tutoring. Susan agreed to a friday session, there was problems with the skype as she accidently blocked our account prior to the session and this couldnt be rectified easily. We still agreed to try again the following week if things could be sorted out for skype to be used but Sue now has cancelled due to taking up lecturing on a friday. I am disappointed as I have paid £25 to release a tutors details and now have no tutor for my son.
Reply from: Susan: Hi Ria , I did offer your husband 2 alternative times, which you decided weren’t suitable. You then changed your minds to receiving on line tutoring. I have used this site for over 10 years most parents accommodate a change. But I understand if what was offered wasn’t suitable. I wish you well.
From Tracy (/5): We have been very happy with Susan's tutoring for our 10 year old daughter. Susan is very thorough and has a lot of experience relating to 11+ exams and is very quick to identify areas of study required to get to the required levels. Susan offers many tips and methods to gain knowledge and to help retain it for future use. Susans standards are high and she has the ability to get the most out of our daughter with positive encouragement. Thanks so much.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you so much for your lovely comments. She’s a pleasure to work with.
From Suzie (/5): My son has had 5 lessons with Sue and he really enjoyed them. She is very patient with him and always gives valuable advice to Peter. It has definitely been a positive experience so far.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you so much. He has a good sense of humour and is a pleasure to teach.
From Laura (/5): My son is growing in confidence with Sue's input, it has improved his learning, good use of creative materials and enjoyable classes.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Laura for your kind comments.
From Lynda (/5): Two of my lodgers from Brazil have just finished a two weeks intermediate English conversation course with Sue and found the time they had real value for money. Sue was punctual, covered a variety of topics with them and she ensured that the lessons were bespoke to their needs.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Linda. They were a pleasure to teach.
From Carol (/5): I am working for Grant Thornton. Sue is my English tutor. It has been two weeks since I enrolled English course with her. I found she is very punctual. Courses are relevant to my needs for the job at GT. She also recommended me relevant books and tools, which are very useful and helpful. I look forward to more lessons from her ,
Reply from: Susan: Lovely , thank you very much Carol. its a joy to help you in your role at Grant Thornton.
From Heather (/5): Susan is a very thorough tutor and Emily has filled several gaps in her knowledge in the first couple of weeks when working with her to increase her English (GCSE) skills. She is punctual and knowledgeable. Her support is proving invaluable to my daughter.
Reply from: Susan: Many thanks . I really appreciate your kind comments.
From Najla (/5): Excellent and punctual teacher
Reply from: Susan: Many thanks for your kind comments.
From Danielle (/5): Very thorough teaching. Recommend
Reply from: Susan: Thank you for your lovely comment
From Xingzhi (/5): Good teacher. I can understand very clearly
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Xingzhi Zhou. You are very kind.
From To Susan (/5): Although only 2 lessons so far my daughter has enjoyed the lessons and feels her Spanish is improving
Reply from: Susan: Many thanks. I appreciate you comments.
From Steven (/5): Very clear and easy to understand. I am progressing every week.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Steve, I appreciate your kind review.
From Ellie (/5): I would highly recommend Sue, she is a great teacher and a lovely person. She uses a variety of teaching methods, making lessons interesting and informative. She is also good at understanding your learning needs and finding ways to meet them
From Nelson (/5): Susan is an excellent Teacher.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Nelson.
From Matyas (/5): The lessons are really enjoyable and useful. I feel like I am definitely improving both my grammar as well as my vocabulary, and the constant practice of reading and listening exercises help me to get used to the language when it is used in natural context!
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Mat ,it's a pleasure to teach you.
From Daniel (/5): I have had several lessons in preparation for My spanish Alevel. Sue has provided valuable support especially with the speaking part of My exam. Sue has a good knowledge of the exam I will be sitting And this has helped keep My lessons focused.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you for your feedback.
From Stephen (/5): We are really happy that we picked Sue. She has a wealth of experience and knows exactly how to teach each individual person to their own pace. Look forward to an excellent course of training.
Reply from: Susan: Thank you Steve . It's a pleasure to spend time to support your language learning.
From Janet (/5): A very experienced teacher - excellent and highly recommended.
Reply from: Susan: It has bee a pleasure to work with TW Languages in Runcorn… delivering business English to your clients.