Tuition in preparation for the IELTS academic test

From 58 £ /h

Tuition offered in preparation for the IELTS exam by qualified / experienced teacher (Cert TESOL).
I have taught ESOL / EFL for many years, in high school up to university students.

After an initial diagnostic session where we talk through together what your issues are and how I can help you, we can arrange as many sessions as you need.

Double sessions / intense tuition before any IELTS test are possible.

Extra information

I can offer face-to-face tuition if you are in Oxford. Also, I have an Enhanced DBS.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Hi, I love teaching! I've been teaching for many years and have taught at universities, schools, for community and leisure classes and also privately, with one-to-one students. I really enjoy getting to know students individually as people, working out how they learn, and thinking about the best ways to teach. For me, teaching is a partnership: you want to learn and open yourself to the learning process, and I help you to achieve your potential and find a way through any difficulties.
I was originally a professional journalist and editor, so I know how to use language. I have a passion for literature too, and have worked with many professional writers. I've also been a book reviewer for a number of well-known publications.
When I'm not teaching or writing, I play guitar in a ceilidh band.
Oh, and I love dogs!

Education

I have an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature from the University of St Andrews, a PhD in English Literature from the University of Glasgow – both two of the oldest universities in the UK.
I also have a Masters degree, with commendation, in Music Production. That's from Kingston University in London.
I hold a Cert. TESOL from Trinity College, London.
In addition, I hold the National Council for the Training of Journalist Pre-Entry exams in Newspaper Journalism, and have a Diploma in Radio Journalism from Darlington College of Technology.
I also have an Enhanced DBS.

Experience / Qualifications

I've taught at seven different universities in the UK, plus I've done teaching exchanges in Norway and in the USA (UCNW in North Carolina). I've also taught at a number of private schools and for a range of Further Education colleges.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

English

English as a second language (esl)

English for adults

School

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

English Literature and / or English Language GCSE tuition

52 £ /h

Tuition for any GCSE students in English Language and / or English Literature GCSE and IGCSE.
After an initial diagnostic session where we talk through together what your issues are and how I can help you, we can arrange as many sessions as you want.

A Level English Literature Tuition - all exam boards

64 £ /h

Tuition in A and AS Level English Literature.
After an initial diagnostic session where we talk through together what your issues are and how I can help you, we can arrange as many sessions as you want.

I teach all exam boards and all options / pathways.