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Jo

Jo

I am a n English as a foreign language teacher (ESL tutor) and IELTS tutor.
I teach one 2 one and groups lessons. Lessons are face to face or online . I am a highly motivated, organised and experienced teacher. I have many years experience supporting and facilitating lessons to individuals and groups. I specialize in ESOL teaching English as a second language. I teach general English, English for IELTS. Grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and speaking.
I plan and deliver all my own lesson plans and use a variety of teaching methods and strategies depended to students needs. I also use specific course books which are aimed at developing all English skills. I have been a teacher for eight years and previous to teaching I worked as a Social Worker. I am qualified to teach Health and social care too. I am really good at bringing out the best in my students and working towards their individual learning needs, goals and helping them to boost confidence . I am a mum and enjoy spending time with my family in my free time .
I hold a current DBS and keep up to date with all relevant and current training.
I also have alot of experience with special needs and additional needs and can help in this area. My son is 11 and has autism and I have worked as a teacher in special needs provisions and a senior youth worker for many years.

Tutoring Experience

I have a wide variety of teaching experience over eight years. I have worked with challenging disengaged youth and many adult learners . I have taught in schools, colleges and summer programmes and specific private English language schools . I have run my own business as a reputable tutor for 4 years teaching English online and in person andnworked for a prestige language school as an English teacher teaching pre intermediate English to advanced. I use a variety of teacher learner strategies and really get the students engaged in the learning process and activities. I have over 8 years experience teaching. I have a teaching PGCE degree and a Cambridge CELTA degree which specialises me to teach English as a second language . I have taught in schools , colleges and universities.
I have a Criminology degree and Social Work.
I have many years experience with special needs , my son has autism and I trained in a special needs provision.

Prior to teaching and whilst in social work, I worked as a Senior Youth Worker for fourteen years .

Tutoring Approach

My teacher approach is tailored to my students and their individuality as a learner. Some students will benefit from a learner led kinaesthetic teaching approach while others need a more didactic approach and teacher led strategy. I would meet with the student, assess need and then plan my lesson according to what I feel will bring out the best for the learners potential and give the best learning outcome according to the aims and objectives.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (evenings)
References Available On File

Qualifications

Univeristy of wales 2016PGCEPGCE
Univeristy of wales 2012Othersocial work bsc
University of Wales2008BachelorsBa hons degree criminality and community justice
Wales 2008ProfessionalTEFL

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EnglishIn-personOnline
Primary£25£22.50
Secondary£25£22.50
GCSE£25£22.50
Casual Learner£18£16.20
Special NeedsIn-personOnline
Primary£25£22.50
Secondary£25£22.50
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£25£22.50
University£25£22.50
Casual Learner£18£16.20
English (Foreign Language)In-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£25£22.50
A-Level£25£22.50
University£25£22.50
Casual Learner£18£16.20
Study SkillsIn-personOnline
Primary£15£13.50
Secondary£15£13.50
GCSE£15£13.50
A-Level£15£13.50
Casual Learner£15£13.50
Health / Social CareIn-personOnline
Primary£20£18
Secondary£20£18
GCSE£20£18
A-Level£20£18
Casual Learner£15£13.50
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