Heather

I am an experienced and enthusiastic language teacher with a university degree and a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages. I have almost a decade of teaching experience in primary schools, secondary schools and sixth forms and abroad. I now tutor full-time and I love the variety.
Outside of the classroom I enjoy travelling, hiking and zumba. I have lived in Spain for two years and I have spent time living and travelling in Germany and France. I have had a passion for learning languages since being a child, and I love passing my knowledge onto others.

Tutoring Experience

I have several years of experience in teaching languages at a secondary school and sixth form. I am also a qualified TESOL teacher, and I have experience teaching English as a Foreign Language to primary and secondary school pupils, as well as adults. I have taught both in class and online.

Tutoring Approach

My teaching methods are based on my practical experiences and depend on the objective of the student. As a long-time learner of languages, I will tailor sessions and give you all my tips to reach your requirements. I try to include a variety of activities to cover the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. I aim to ensure that progress is made across all skills areas. For students wishing to learn a language for academic purposes, I also include grammar and vocabulary. For students who are more interested in functional language skills, my main focus is on communication via speaking, and using authentic resources to prepare them for life/holidays in a foreign country.