Information About Zahra - Newcastle teacher - (3 reviews)
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French |
Price Guide |
Beginner | £30.00 |
Intermediate | £30.00 |
Advanced | £30.00 |
Expert | £30.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a published author, and former associa**Contact Detail Removed**cturer in French from the University of Kent. In 2017, I completed a PhD that focused on the relationship between nineteenth-century French literature and Nouvelle Vague cinema. I have a multi-cultural background: I was born in Honduras, schooled in France and undertook higher education studies in England. My book is titled "Balzac Reframed: The Classical and Modern Faces of Éric Rohmer & Jacques Rivette" (Palgrave, 2019). I am currently working on a new collection of essays, in French.
Teaching Experience:
I have led French-speaking seminars and lectures at an undergradua**Contact Detail Removed**vel since 2013, and have continued to work as a private French tutor for the past three years. My tutorial approach can vary from preparing pupils to their GSCEs, to strengthening linguistic skills (speaking, writing, listening) at advanced level for professional purposes. I have also worked with a variety of age groups, and I am happy to teach at beginners level.
Teaching Approach:
My experience as an associa**Contact Detail Removed**cturer in the department of Modern Languages at UKC has consolidated my ability to supervise and evaluate different stages of learning at an academic level, as well as to plan engaging strategies to successfully achieve various set of objectives.
This pedagogical training has taught me to listen to my students' wishes and preferences, and personalise my working methods -- each individual is unique, and we all have different needs and interests!
My studies and life experience have forged the conviction that a language is better learned with cultural insights on the country's history, traditions and ways of thinking. Therefore, I will make sure you'll learn new and authentic facts on French past and contemporary customs, society and its idiosyncratic temperament!
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Additional Languages: English (British), French
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- University of Kent - Canterbury (2016) - PhD in History and Philosophy of Art (Doctorate) (✘ Not On File)
- University of Kent - Canterbury (2012) - MA taught with Distinction in Film studies (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
- Conservatoire Libre du Cinéma Français (CLCF) - Paris (2010) - Bachelor of Arts (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
- Lycée Notre Dame de Sion - Paris (2007) - Baccalauréat with Honours (College) (✘ Not On File)
Zahra's Feedback
Total Amount Of Feedback: | 3 |
Total Positive Feedback: |
When I initially contacted you through First Tutors your response time was highly commendable. You then further sent me replies to my questions very quickly. I have told my family what a competent tutor you are and that I really enjoyed my first tutorial with you.
Many thanks and I look forward to seeing you again
Belinda
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I could not have expected a better learner. You have shown genuine interest and real enjoyment in speaking and understanding the language as well as when correcting and improving your French skills. Needless to say, I left our first class with a great feeling of contentment and enthusiasm for what's to come. I look forward to renew the experience next week!
All very best,
Zahra