Sébastien

I am passionate about teaching, learning languages, and working with young people. I’ve personally experienced the language learning journey—first when I moved to the UK and learned English in real-life situations, and later through travel across Spain and Latin America, where I immersed myself in Spanish.

I believe languages are powerful tools—not only for enhancing communication but also for connecting with people, discovering new cultures and countries, and developing a deep appreciation for diversity.

Outside of teaching, I’m also passionate about sports. I’m a runner, and I enjoy reading crime novels in French, English, and Spanish. I'm also a fan of Netflix and love watching series in their original languages, no matter the country—they’re a great way to keep my language skills sharp and explore different cultures through storytelling.

Tutoring Experience

Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a youth and social worker—first in France, then in the UK. From 2000 to 2011, I was employed by the Leicestershire Youth Service, where I gained extensive experience supporting students who were struggling in mainstream education and at risk of exclusion. This role gave me deep insight into adolescent development and how to guide young people through this critical transitional period in their lives.

As part of my role, I also managed a team of 10 youth workers. I was responsible for their training and coaching, which is where I first developed my leadership skills.

This experience proved invaluable when I transitioned into teaching at Bosworth Academy in September 2012. Building positive relationships with students, engaging them in learning, and scaffolding lessons to meet diverse needs have become key strengths of mine. These qualities were consistently highlighted as outstanding in each of my Ofsted inspections.

Thanks to my leadership background, I quickly progressed to Head of Languages. For the past four years, I have also served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team within our Trust, The Life Trust.

In addition, for the last three years, I have been providing online private tuition to GCSE and A-Level students. My students have consistently achieved their academic goals. I believe online teaching is a highly effective way to offer personalised, one-to-one support and serves as a powerful supplement to traditional learning.

Tutoring Approach

My approach is rooted in building strong, professional relationships with students. I believe that trust is the foundation of effective learning—once students feel supported and respected, they are far more likely to engage and thrive.

I adapt my teaching to meet the individual needs of each student, taking into account their personal goals and academic targets. I prepare students for exams both academically and psychologically, helping them build confidence as well as competence. I also provide effective revision techniques—not just for French exams, but for exam preparation in general.

Throughout my career, I have developed strong coaching skills, which I use to motivate students, support their progress, and help them succeed in their studies and academic journey.