Since August 2023
Instructor since August 2023
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Scottish trainer,
From 32.15 £ /h
Native (Scottish) trainer with 15 years experience in training adults.
During my career as a salaried trainer, educational manager, and independent trainer, I have worked with learners in several professional fields (the pharmaceutical, medical, IT industries, and the logistics and financial fields, among others... )
At the center of my approach: the definition of personalized and realistic objectives.
We will start by building a training program adapted to your needs, your availability, and your budget.
During my career as a salaried trainer, educational manager, and independent trainer, I have worked with learners in several professional fields (the pharmaceutical, medical, IT industries, and the logistics and financial fields, among others... )
At the center of my approach: the definition of personalized and realistic objectives.
We will start by building a training program adapted to your needs, your availability, and your budget.
Extra information
There is nothing to bring except your motivation!
Location
At student's location :
- Around Lisieux, France
Online from France
About Me
I am originally from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, where I lived until I started university in 1997 and returned to work in the golf industry. I moved to France in 2008 for the same reason as many of my contemporaries: I fell in love with a French woman!
Before coming to France, I had never considered becoming an English teacher. Today, after 15 years of work, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Being able to share my knowledge and help other people learn an important skill and/or pass an exam that will make a huge difference to their future is a truly rewarding experience. I feel privileged to do the work that I do and I really hope to have the opportunity to help you achieve your goals. If you choose to work with me, we will use a variety of materials during your training, but you, the learner, are the most important resource: everything we work on will be selected with your goals in mind.
Although I mostly work with intermediate level (B1) students who need English for their work, I have considerable experience with beginners and advanced levels. I also work a lot with students, especially engineering students, who need the TOEIC to validate their diplomas. Retirees, who are looking to improve their English for travel, are another group I continue to work with today, via the Inter-Ages University of Caen.
In short, I am comfortable with all profiles and levels of learners, and this is one of the reasons why I have entered into successful partnerships as a subcontractor with several different training companies in the whole of France. It's this variety - no two learners are the same - that allows me to stay as motivated and involved in my work as when I started in 2008.
Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, gardening and spending time with my three young children. I play the guitar and the piano, although I'm not particularly good at it, and on the rare occasions when I have the time, I like to read and write mystery novels.
Before coming to France, I had never considered becoming an English teacher. Today, after 15 years of work, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Being able to share my knowledge and help other people learn an important skill and/or pass an exam that will make a huge difference to their future is a truly rewarding experience. I feel privileged to do the work that I do and I really hope to have the opportunity to help you achieve your goals. If you choose to work with me, we will use a variety of materials during your training, but you, the learner, are the most important resource: everything we work on will be selected with your goals in mind.
Although I mostly work with intermediate level (B1) students who need English for their work, I have considerable experience with beginners and advanced levels. I also work a lot with students, especially engineering students, who need the TOEIC to validate their diplomas. Retirees, who are looking to improve their English for travel, are another group I continue to work with today, via the Inter-Ages University of Caen.
In short, I am comfortable with all profiles and levels of learners, and this is one of the reasons why I have entered into successful partnerships as a subcontractor with several different training companies in the whole of France. It's this variety - no two learners are the same - that allows me to stay as motivated and involved in my work as when I started in 2008.
Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, gardening and spending time with my three young children. I play the guitar and the piano, although I'm not particularly good at it, and on the rare occasions when I have the time, I like to read and write mystery novels.
Education
Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh, 2004-2007): Master of Business Administration (MBA), Golf Club Operation and Management.
Thesis 2007: "Identification of reasons for, and ways of improving, the retention of junior members to the City of Edinburgh's private and semi-private golf clubs."
University of Stirling (Stirling, 1998-2002): Batchelor of Science, with Honours, Marine Biology.
Thesis 2002: "Thesis 2002: "The impact of cormorants as predators on the river Forth estuary."
Thesis 2007: "Identification of reasons for, and ways of improving, the retention of junior members to the City of Edinburgh's private and semi-private golf clubs."
University of Stirling (Stirling, 1998-2002): Batchelor of Science, with Honours, Marine Biology.
Thesis 2002: "Thesis 2002: "The impact of cormorants as predators on the river Forth estuary."
Experience / Qualifications
English Language Trainer (2016 - present)
Thanks to my relations with several training organisations: ADEL in Caen and Le Havre (14; 76); ACE Training in Vernon (27); Globe Langues Solutions in Guyancourt (78), I teach employees of companies such as GlaxoSmithKline; Sanofi Winthrop; Renault Trucks; Lactalis; Topo Studies; Fresenius-Kabi; Ugitech; Cements Calcia, and also to individuals.
Educational Manager (2011 - 2016)
WSE Normandy / Language Institute of Normandy, Le Havre and Caen, CDI
Starter/Caddymaster (2010)
Hotel de Golf Barrière, Deauville, CDD
English trainer (2008-2010)
Berlitz Normandy, Rouen, CDI
Bar and restaurant manager (2007-2008)
Swanston New Golf Club, Edinburgh, CDI
Member of the administration committee as club secretary (2007-2008)
Swanston New Golf Club, Edinburgh, volunteer
Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of Scotland, (Gleaneagles, 2007)
Golf Instructor: Level 1 (2007)
Golf Club Administrator (2004-2007)
Kings Acre Golf Course, Edinburgh, CDI
Thanks to my relations with several training organisations: ADEL in Caen and Le Havre (14; 76); ACE Training in Vernon (27); Globe Langues Solutions in Guyancourt (78), I teach employees of companies such as GlaxoSmithKline; Sanofi Winthrop; Renault Trucks; Lactalis; Topo Studies; Fresenius-Kabi; Ugitech; Cements Calcia, and also to individuals.
Educational Manager (2011 - 2016)
WSE Normandy / Language Institute of Normandy, Le Havre and Caen, CDI
Starter/Caddymaster (2010)
Hotel de Golf Barrière, Deauville, CDD
English trainer (2008-2010)
Berlitz Normandy, Rouen, CDI
Bar and restaurant manager (2007-2008)
Swanston New Golf Club, Edinburgh, CDI
Member of the administration committee as club secretary (2007-2008)
Swanston New Golf Club, Edinburgh, volunteer
Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of Scotland, (Gleaneagles, 2007)
Golf Instructor: Level 1 (2007)
Golf Club Administrator (2004-2007)
Kings Acre Golf Course, Edinburgh, CDI
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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