Phillippa
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Oxford University graduate with 13 years experience & an interactive approach. ~ What do YOU WANT to learn? ~
Whatever your goals are, I am ADAPTABLE and will change my teaching to fulfill your interests and learning needs. I am not one of those teachers who just stick to a book. Instead, I deliver PERSONALIZED lessons that are different for every student. As a former Montessori teacher, I support STUDENT-DIRECTED LEARNING (although my experience in CURRICULUM DESIGN enables me to create WELL-STRUCTURED LESSON PLANS as well). Every lesson I will consult with you and regularly evaluate your level so that I only teach you what you want/need to learn.
~ Do you quickly forget what you`ve learnt in lessons? ~
I aim to balance this FLEXIBILITY with STRUCTURE by ensuring you REGULARLY REVIEW what we have covered in previous lessons. At the same time, my lessons are free-flowing so I can respond to what I notice you need to learn in the moment.
~ Remembering is easier when you`re RELAXED! ~
Whilst I take my job very seriously, I also understand the importance of lessons being FUN & ENJOYABLE. Therefore, I create a learning environment that is PATIENT, MOTIVATING, and INTERESTING. Lessons can be as CASUAL or SERIOUS as you prefer, on a regular basis or more infrequently (my schedule is FLEXIBLE!).
Role: Tutor
Age: 38
Gender: F
Subjects taught: English, Literature, Creative Writing, Mathematics, History of Music, Other musical instruments, Other Music Subjects, Primary School Subjects
Qualifications: BA in Music from the University of Oxford scoring 2:1 with a 1st in Performance.
A2 Levels in English, Music, Maths (taken a year early) scoring straight A`s with full marks in Music performance and English coursework modules.
Languages spoken: English
Education level: Bachelor
Teaching levels: All
Hourly fee (US$) min: 15 max: 50
Time table: Availability day and night, 7 days a week
Country: United Kingdom
State/Province:
Zip Code:
Max distance: Only online or tutor's home/office
Tutoring mode: Online, Email, Phone
Experience: I have taught all ages (preschool to adults) and abilities (beginners to advanced/postgrads).
- Subjects I`ve taught:
GCSE & A Level (Music, Maths, Business Studies, Media Studies)
SAT/ACT
Study Skills
Essay Writing
University & Job Applications
British National Curriculum for Early Years (Numeracy & Literacy) and Primary School (Maths, English, etc.)
American K-12 Elementary School Curriculum (Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, etc.)
English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge YLE)
Business English
Academic Writing & Presentations
English Conversation
Beginners' EFL
Music Theory & Analysis
Improvisation & Jazz
Saxophone
Piano
- I have taught abroad for over three years so I am adept at teaching non-native speakers.
- I have worked in all kinds of settings at both public and private elementary & high schools, universities, cram schools, businesses, in the home (as a private & residential home school tutor), and online.
Nbr. years experience: 13
Current occupation: Online Tutor
Reason for tutoring: Primary job
Available for contract: Yes
Time since last visit: 9
years (2016-12-08 21:51 UTC)