Information About Lena - Hebden Bridge teacher

Personal Description:

My name is Lena and I am a UK-based French native speaker with over five years of experience in teaching French to students of all levels and ages.

Throughout my studies in English and French linguistics (B.A.) and British media (M.A.), as well as my professional experience in the UK, I have acquired an expertise in French and English linguistics. I have taught children as well as university students and adults in the most effective way with proven results.

Let me help you broaden your horizon through the power of language!

Teaching Experience:

• April 2018-present : freelance French teacher
- in person for **Removed By Admin**– language services (Cheadle, Stockport)
One-to-one or group classes for all levels and ages. Tutor for Oxbridge and other students.
English as a Foreign Language tutor.
- online through Fiverr and various tuition platforms since Aug. 2019
Worldwide one-to-one online lessons for all levels and ages. 100% 5 star ratings.

• Sep. 2016/May 2019 : French language teaching assistant / Co-curricular coordinator - Cheadle Hulme School
The post is responsible for preparing the students for their iGCSE and Pre- U exams; coordinating a team of students to assist in the provision of a range of opportunities such as events and clubs, in order to enrich the students’ language learning experience beyond the classroom, and to work with the bilingual students to establish workable individual pathways.

• Sept. 2016/Sept. 2018 : Teacher - La Petite Ecole
Teacher for bilinguals in the French primary school "La Petite Ecole de Manchester”.

• 2014/2016 : French language teaching assistant - Bury Church of England High School

Teaching Approach:

Lesson content is always based on my students' preferences because each student is unique and deserves a personalised lesson!
I have helped many students get ready for their exams, practise their conversation, learning business or medical French, or starting from scratch. I, therefore, accept all students regardless of age and level.

I teach French using the online video chat platforms Zoom and Skype. I also use the collaboration app Google Docs as a virtual whiteboard, as it enables both myself and the student to edit the document live during the lesson. This is a really good way to get the student actively involved despite being behind a screen.
Teaching online requires a lot of creativity and this a key aspect for me as every student is unique and deserves a personalised lesson. The three most important teaching tools for me are therefore creativity, personalisation and fun!