Christine

I am a German native speaker and have been tutoring for many years. During that time, I have tutored GCSE, A-level and university students, adult learners as well as primary school, pre-school and nursery-aged children.

I grew up and completed my schooling in the South of Germany. Once I'd obtained my Abitur (A-level equivalent), I came to the UK as a Psychology student so I know what it's like when you're learning a new language! Alongside Psychology, I also studied German, Philosophy and Biology at university. After graduating, I worked as a research assistant (Roslin Institute, University of Liverpool), data analyst, then in commercial banking (relationship management and credit) for around a decade. Once I had my children, I worked in research again, as a translator and interviewer in German and, most recently, taught in a secondary and primary school. I therefore have a wide range of experiences, gained in very different environments, and this combination of academic, business and education experience informs my teaching.

Tutoring Experience

I have around 20 years of experience tutoring German and English as a foreign language. I have taught on a one-to-one basis and small groups, with children from as young as 3 years old, to primary and secondary school, to adults in their retirement. Therefore, I have a detailed understanding of the requirements for various exams such as A1, A2, B1 of the Goethe Institute, GCSE and A-level exams. All my students have passed their exams and for those tutees at school, I am proud to say that I have, in the vast majority of cases, been able to greatly improve their grades. I have also taught Psychology undergraduates at a residential school offered by The Open University. More recently, I worked at a large secondary and a primary school.

Tutoring Approach

There is nothing more satisfying than seeing people improve their skills, develop and grow in confidence and knowing you've helped in this process. I adapt to students - their level, personality and preferred learning style - whilst providing opportunities to practice communication skills as well as grammar and syllabus content. I am always keen to tailor my lessons to suit my students.
I am happy to travel to tutees' homes. The cost for this is 50p per mile and there is a minimum charge of £5. Lessons are payable on the day they are delivered.
My cancellation policy is as follows: if a student cancels a lesson within 48 hours, 100% of the lesson is payable.