Teaching Experience

I have been teaching for over 25 years and still feel as passionate about it as when I first started out!  Having always known it was the right vocation for me, I quickly pursued a career path which led to me becoming BBC’s Secondary Teacher of the Year.  After this, I worked as a Lead Practitioner and County Adviser for English.  Furthermore, I have been a Head of Department in three schools.    More recently, I spent five years teaching English in a prestigious private school in the Middle East.  I moved to Qatar in order to experience a new culture and support my husband who is a Principal there.  This school I worked at follows the British Curriculum.  The parents are probably some of the most discerning customers in the world; they expected their child to benefit from the very best lessons and educational diet.  Most of my students were able to sit their exams a year early.

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Why do you tutor English?

I understand how to make subject matter relatable and ‘entertaining’.  Additionally, I very much believe in engendering a great rapport with each student.  Personalised learning is incredibly important.  Whilst, at the same time, ensuring Curriculum or syllabus requirements are followed, tutoring enables students to work at their own pace and gives a tutor the freedom for students to take control of their own learning path and pursue their own related interests.

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Other Interests

I travel a lot.  Although, I am unafraid to admit travel a lot.  Although, I am unafraid to admit, I am a big Disney fan and (when funds allow) am always planning my next trip to Florida in order to visit Walt Disney World.  I love to swim, also, and visit the gym. I am a big Disney fan and (when funds allow) am always planning my next trip to Florida in order to visit Walt Disney World.  I love to swim, also, and visit the gym.​

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