Information About Stephen - Bury St Edmunds tutor - (13 reviews)
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French |
Hourly Rate |
| Primary | £30.00 |
| Secondary | £30.00 |
| GCSE | £30.00 |
| A-Level | £35.00 |
| University | £35.00 |
| Casual Learner | £40.00 |
German |
Hourly Rate |
| Primary | £30.00 |
| Secondary | £30.00 |
| GCSE | £30.00 |
Entrance Exams |
Hourly Rate |
| 13 Plus | £30.00 |
Study Skills |
Hourly Rate |
| Secondary | £30.00 |
| GCSE | £30.00 |
| A-Level | £35.00 |
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Personal Description:
Sixty years young, I am married with three children (all graduate linguists). I have a wide range of interests and a lot of contacts at home and abroad. Past Chairman of the Bury St Edmunds/Compiègne town twinning association.
Tutoring Experience:
I have taught French in nursery school, at primary level, in secondary schools and to adults in industry. Until recently Head of Sixth Form at a leading independent school, I am now available for daytime/evening lessons most days. My pupils enjoy their lessons as much as I do.
With 20 years experience of examining at all levels, I am adept in preparing candidates for their examinations and have an excellent record of success with my 1:1 tutees.
Tutoring Approach:
I quickly identify the best approach with individual learners and then design their lessons around these needs and particular areas of interest.
I am also interested in corporate challenges - for example the relocation of personnel after mergers and acquisitions of francophone companies.
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Native Language: English (British)
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Additional Languages: English (British), French, German
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- OU (1999) - M.A. in Education (Masters) (✘ Not On File)
- OU (1995) - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (✘ Not On File)
- Northumbria (1990) - Institute of Linguists Final Diploma (Bachelors) (✘ Not On File)
Stephen's Feedback
| Tutees Providing Feedback: | 13 |
| Tutees Providing Positive Feedback: |
StephenFrom Sue (5/5): (GCSE French) An experienced, approachable and professional tutor. I would highly recommend Stephen.
Reply from Stephen: It is always a pleasure to meet new students and find out what makes them tick!
From James (/5): (Intermediate French) Stephen is an experienced educator and this shows through his professional but personal approach to tuition. He caters each session according to skill level and has clearly thought about each lesson in advance, coming prepared with exercises and teaching aids. As well as being capable he is also a charming and interesting chap, which makes the lessons not only beneficial but genuinely enjoyable. I'd highly recommend him for your lessons :)
Reply from Stephen: Thank you James. It is always a pleasure to meet a motivated learner and a man with a mission.
Bonne continuation!
Bonne continuation!
From Biju (/5): (Beginner French) Excellent teacher, very approachable, able to mould the subject around the child's interests. Makes the subject interesting.
Will recommend to anybody looking for help with learning foreign languages like French
Will recommend to anybody looking for help with learning foreign languages like French
Reply from Stephen: Always a pleasure to encounter a bright child!
From Heather (/5): (GCSE French) An excellent tutor that we would recommend without hesitation. My son was struggling with his understanding of French GCSE getting Ds and Es in controlled assessments. However, Stephen has built up a great rapport with him (and us as a family) and made learning french easy to understand and enjoyable. We have yet to get the final results of my son's GCSE French exams, but we have seen an improvement in his most recent controlled assessments and mock exams obtaining As.
Stephen was always prompt and reliable, a brilliant tutor!
Stephen was always prompt and reliable, a brilliant tutor!
Reply from Stephen: Always a pleasure to see real progress. Dad's tea-making: A*.
From Sarah (/5): (Advanced French) Stephen was very prompt to respond to our request for AS level French tuition. He is providing a personalised programme of learning, identifying where help is most needed. Alongside the learning of the language, he is also providing very useful advice and practice for taking both the oral and written exams.
Reply from Stephen: 1:1 is a luxury for the learner and a pleasure for the teacher!
From Gerry Woollard (/5): (Beginner French) An excellent teacher able to step down to beginners level. Kind and reassuring and very knowledgeable
Reply from Stephen: Thank you Gerry. Back from Quebec now and will be in touch very soon
From Andrew (/5): (Beginner French)
From Emily (/5): (A-Level French) Stephen is an excellent tutor and has a great approach to teaching French making it enjoyable and interesting. My daughter has made real improvement in a short time and has gained in confidence with both her written and spoken French
From Gill (/5): (Intermediate French) Stephen came highly recommended by my daughter who he taught at school.
Lessons are fun and informative and Stephen has tailored the lessons to suit our requirements.
Lessons are fun and informative and Stephen has tailored the lessons to suit our requirements.
Reply from Stephen: Keen to learn and to use the language. Je suis très content de vous revoir!
From Alun (/5): (Casual Learner French) Stephen makes learning a very enjoyable experience, lessons are made even more intetresting and relevant by referencing a wider cultural and practical knowledge of France.
I look forward to the sessions, it is a shame I did not have a French teacher who could enthuse and inspire when I was 13!
I look forward to the sessions, it is a shame I did not have a French teacher who could enthuse and inspire when I was 13!
Reply from Stephen: Alun est un étudiant sérieux qui fait des progrès!
From Margo (/5): (Secondary French) Stephen is a superb tutor, very quickly picked up on where the knowlege gaps were and in tune with how to get the best out of our teenage son in terms of teaching/learning style. In two sessions we are noticing a real boost in confidence particularly in relation to spoken french and the basics of french grammar which appear to have been missed at middle school are now more secure.
Reply from Stephen: A very receptive learner. It's always a pleasure to move pupils along. Thanks for your feedback.
From Catherine (/5): (Primary French) Going well, the children interact well and enjoy the lessons.
From Tony (/5): (Casual Learner French)
Reply from Stephen: Serious student acquiring vocabulary quickly.