Education is about confidence and personal development. It is about change and engagement. As a tutor and a teacher, I see my role as that of facilitating that developmental process. Tutoring is about developing a trusting and helpful environment which is negotiated by those involved in it.

I will first identify how you study best, whether it is visually, aurally, kinetically, or logically – because knowing that will allow me to customize our classes to suit you. For example, if you’re a kinetic learner, we will build models together. And if you’re an aural learner, then we’ll burst into a song every […]

My focus is on the learner’s experience. With every new student, I will adapt my teaching to their goals and learning style, making a plan that ensures we improve any areas of weakness, instilling them with confidence for their exams. For some students this may involve going through past papers and perfecting exam technique, while […]

Every student is an individual. Of course, that’s easy to say but in practice, sometimes teachers can use the same approach with everyone they teach. I start with a blank page: My first priority is to get to know students; what they feel they need and what concerns them. I design every programme of study […]

I love learning! Mostly about new cultures, languages and ways of being, but in general I am such a learning freak, and I try to pass this enthusiasm onto all of my students, regardless of their level. When it comes to teaching languages, students often seem to lack self-confidence and that is what gets in […]

I was inspired to be a social worker when I was about 13 years old and my teacher showed our class these videos about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/videos/born-free-and-equal.html. Knowing human rights abuses still existed, I wanted to have a career where I could aid in prevention and/or seek justice for such abuses. I was inspired to become a tutor as it’s a great way to share mutual passion and learning. Fitting with the underpinning values of social work, I believe everyone should have access to education that is empowering, person-centred and self-determining, ensuring that people are able...

Tutoring students of very different age, nationalities, background and interests helped develop a high degree of flexibility. I have learnt how to adapt my teaching methods to the student’s specific needs and interests. My best asset is the ability to turn natural curiosity into proper academic interest.