Information About Karen - Milnthorpe teacher -
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English	Price Guide
Beginner	£30.00
Intermediate	£30.00
Advanced	£30.00
Expert	£30.00

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Personal Description:

I am a supportive and student focused tutor, with 25 years’ experience of working with a variety of age groups. I have taught English in France for the last few years, at a French High school. Previously to that, I worked as a tutor, lecturer and assessor, in further and higher education. My first degree was in Business Studies and then I specialised in Personnel and Development, working in the public sector and as self-employed Management Consultant, delivering bespoken courses and business support.

Teaching Experience:

For a number of years, I lived in France and taught English upon the Baccalaureate in a French High school alongside teaching English as a second language (EAL) using the Cambridge First Certificate and during school holidays I devised individual English immersion programmes and tutored French students aged 12 -20 in my own home. Here in the UK I have supported many nonnative speakers one-one English language sessions from beginner level to Business English.
Previously here in the UK I have lectured in Management, specialising in communication and personal development, upon Undergraduate University Programmes. I have devised, taught, assessed and tutored upon further education programmes in management and leadership, personnel and development, Chartered of Institute of Personnel and Development Awards and Business Start-up programmes. I have been a personal tutor in higher and further education and have further been a course director in higher education.

Teaching Approach:

Each session is tailored to the individual needs of the student, as I feel it is important to treat everyone as individuals. My sessions are structured in terms of content, but relaxed in terms of delivery, allowing plenty of opportunity to discuss, laugh and ask questions. My approach is to use techniques to engage with students to show how they can develop using their strengths, to listen effectively to what students say and provide positive feedback to enable students to develop at their own pace. I try to provide innovative support and ideas for students with dyslexia to enable them to memorise work and key vocabulary.
Current availability: Thursday at 5.40 - 6.50 PM & 6.50 - 7.50 PM

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

Qualifications:

Wolverhampton University (2002) - Further Adult Higher Education (PGCE) (✔ On File)
Stratford College (2000) - Training and Development Strategy (Masters) (✔ On File)
Wolverhampton University (1996) - Business & Finance (Bachelors) (✔ On File)

Karen's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	9
Total Positive Feedback:	9 Av. 5.00/5.00

From David (5/5): Karen has worked wonders for our son Ewan. She's got him up to speed in time for his mock exams. Karen is an extremely conscientious tutor with years of experience. She follows the syllabus and provides well researched teaching materials, homework, and regular feedback. Ewan's far more confident and enthusiastic about English and English Literature than he was before Karen started tutoring him. Thanks for your patience, engaging teaching sessions and continuing dedication to our sons education.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you David for your very kind feedback, I am so delighted that your son feels more confident as his mocks approach, that is great news, as confidence builds, so does understanding and the ability to apply new ideas and thoughts, which is exactly what the exam boards will want to see. I am so pleased for him. Karen

From Sueli (5/5): Karen has been fantastic with assisting my daughter to improve her English level for her GCSE exams next year.

She is very kind and welcoming, and she has built a very good rapport with my daughter right from the 1st lesson.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you Sueli for taking the time to leave feedback, it is very much appreciated. I am please that your daughter feels that we have a rapport when working together as this is so important when building confidence in a student's abilities. Karen

From Marybeth (5/5): Karen has been very focused on adapting her teaching style to match needs. She takes genuine interest and time to ensure the lessons are of value. Karen has focus on teaching and the importance of learning, rather than booking up sessions and earning money. I would recommend Karen as someone who really cares about education and ensuring a student has a positive experience. Thank you.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you so much Marybeth for taking the time to provide such wonderful feedback; I am so pleased that the lessons being provided meet the needs of the young person as I always try to focus on individual requirements to develop both confidence and skills. Karen

From Nicholas (5/5): Working with Karen was such a pleasure. She is kind , funny and extremely knowledgeable about Dyslexia and English. She gives helpful tips and tools to help push you further. Our sessions together never felt like the daunting task, I thought they would. This is down to all the hard work Karen puts into her lessons. Always checking to see what worked best for me.
I honestly cant thank her enough for helping me develop a renewed love for English.
Thank you so Much Karen.
All the best Nicholas x

Reply from: Karen: Thank you Nicholas for your great feedback, I am so delighted to hear that you have regained your love of English; it is also wondeful to read your positively.

Wishing you continued good health and sucsess. Karen

From Sara (5/5): Karen has been a positive and motivating influence for our daughter currently in year 10. She has boosted her confidence by making the sessions (English gcse AQA) interesting, thorough and by providing resources via email which we print out. We’ve been extremely impressed with Karen’s communication, organisation and dedication also. HIGHLY recommend! Thank you Karen!! Sara and Cleo

Reply from: Karen: Thank you both for such lovely feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I am so delighted that the sessions are providing you Cleo with the support you require in preparation for your assessments. It is always a delight working with you each week, as you are so well prepared and enter into inciteful applications of the text which is wonderful to be part off.
Many thanks once again, Karen

From Karen (5/5): Karen is a very knowledgeable tutor who learnt as much as she could about my daughters learning needs before she even started. She goes above an beyond what I expected of a tutor researching websites with resources to help my daughter with her school work & revision. My daughter now has a greater understanding of her GCSE texts and her writing skills are vastly improved therefore has built confidence ready for her exams.

Reply from: Karen: Thank you so much Karen for your wonderful feedback, I am so delighted that your daughter feels she has a greater understanding of the text she is studying at GCSE; it is evident to me that her confidence has also grown in her written work. Well done to her hard work!

From Stuart (5/5): Amazing tutor! Very professional and really has a passion for teaching. Our son enjoys his sessions and is starting to develop further because of this work. Hihh highly recommend! A******

Reply from: Karen: Thank you so much for your lovely words Stuart. I am so pleased that your son enjoys our English sessions and that his work is developing - well done to him for his continued perseverance and hard work. Karen

From Emily (5/5): Karen is an outstanding teacher who passionately cares about her students education and she is a joy to work with.

I would and do recommend her to everyone

Reply from: Karen: Thank you for providing feedback on your tutoring experience, it is most kind of you to do this with all your current work commitments. Working with you is so rewarding due to your sheer enthusiasm and desire to achieve. Many thanks, Karen

From Liz (5/5):

Reply from: Karen: Thank you Liz for your kind feedback rating.

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