PGDE qualified teacher offering English, geography and science

From 69 £ /h

I am a PGDE qualified teacher with over 3 years experience of working both in a secondary school and as a private tutor.
I have worked with students preparing for both 11+ and 13+ exams who have been accepted into their first choice schools.
I plan stimulating and engaging lessons which have been deemed ‘outstanding’ by external observers.
I enjoy seeing fast and sustained progress in the students I mentor, who feel a sense of accomplishment from their sessions with me because of the positive feedback they receive.

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Around London, United Kingdom

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London N1 8JF, UK

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About Me

I am a qualified PGDE teacher with two years’ experience where I was a head of department. I am a graduate of the Teach First Leadership Development Program and whilst my particular experience is with music, I have also taught Religious Education, English and Maths lessons in a secondary school. I plan stimulating and engaging lessons which have been deemed ‘outstanding’ by external observers. I enjoy seeing fast and sustained progress in my students who feel a sense of accomplishment from their lessons with me because of the positive feedback they receive.

Education

July 2017 - Sep 2019 Teach First Leadership Development Program
(Institute of Education, UCL)

- Awarded ‘Outstanding’ QTS status

Sep 2014 - June 2017 University of Bristol BA Music

- Classification- Second class upper division (2:1)
- Received a 1st class grade for dissertation (70%)
- Awarded the Thomas Beecham Scholarship for performance at Bristol University.

Sep 2008 - July 2013 Headington School, Oxford

- Awarded a full Music Scholarship (2008-13)
- A Level: (3) Music A, English A, Philosophy A
- AS Level: (4) Music A, English A, Philosophy A, Biology B
- GCSEs: (10) 4A*s in English Literature, English Language, Biology, Religious Education. 5As in Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Music, French.
- iGCSE: 1B in Maths
- Other: Distinction ATCL Oboe Diploma, Trinity College London (2013)

Experience / Qualifications

I have taught years 7 to 11 for the last two years, preparing students for their GCSEs as well as assisting with sixth form applications and personal statements. I have also worked as a private tutor specialising in 11+ and 13+ entrance examination preparation

I have extensive experience of differentiating my teaching to suit the needs and abilities of students and therefore aim to set clear and concise lesson objectives which are unique to each student I tutor. I am quick to identify weaknesses or misconceptions and aim to target these in an engaging and supportive way. I use encouragement to ensure that self-esteem is not compromised and create a safe space where mistakes are embraced as an essential part of the learning process.

I will often refer back to relevant exam specifications to pinpoint the essential information which allows more complex material to be later accessed, and apply a great deal of attention to effective exam technique. I will use different forms of assessment throughout lessons to measure understanding and progress towards meeting the learning objectives and will use this to inform future planning. I am also happy to set and mark homework should this be helpful for the student I am working with.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

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Duration

60 minutes

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