Allison
Allison
"In July 2022, I took early retirement from full time classroom teaching, following 30 years of MFL teaching in London secondary schools. I have taught French and German from beginners to advanced level, including IB diploma (higher) as well as ab initio. I have also taught Italian GCSE. I have also taught adult learners, both beginners and advanced. I am fully up to speed with the requirements of the main exam boards for French and German GCSE and A level, including the syllabus for the new MFL GCSE for 2026. I have a range of relevant and stimulating materials for the successful delivery of MFL tuition at all levels. I pride myself on being a very patient, empathetic and calm teacher. I have received five star, glowing reviews from past and present tutees. "
Qualifications
- University of Leeds – BA (Hons) German with Italian
- PGCE – French and German
Emily
Emily
"I have been a secondary school MFL teacher for 4 years and a tutor of students aged 3-74 from around the world for over 10 years. I am skilled in developing students' analytical reading, critical thinking, academic writing, and communication through evidence-informed practice and engaging lessons. I am experienced at teaching KS3 and KS4 English in school settings and supporting students to achieve strong outcomes in KS3 and KS4. Tutoring, for me, goes beyond academic success; it is concerned often with mentorship, nurture, and personal goal setting. The magic of tutoring lies in its potential for truly tailored content, working with a student’s specific interests and making them feel heard. In such a way, SEN is an opportunity for me to evolve my own practice: never a one-size-fits-all approach. Expert subject knowledge and responsiveness to learner needs are at the core of my tutoring; I am always ready to adapt the pace of the lesson to adjust the level of challenge. Likewise, a profound knowledge of language and linguistics from my time at Oxford has proven vital in my years as a tutor, especially in tutoring phonics and the 11+ for international students. Students often remark on how engaging and dynamic my lessons are, and how much information is retained as a result. My extensive travel, as well as my approachability, has enabled me to foster long-term relationships built on trust and results. I lead by example as a lifelong reader to foster intellectual curiosity, confidence, and a love of reading."
Qualifications
- University of Oxford - French Literature and Linguistics
- Bath Spa University - Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Leadership
Keith
Keith
"I have worked in international education for ten years, with six of these as a Head of Department. During this time I have gained experience with IBDP, iGCSE and A Levels curricula and exams. I have worked with students from 13-18, although I have focused mainly on the 16-18 age group, teaching small classes that have prepared me well for tutoring. Indeed, my last school began as a tutoring college, and this philosophy and environment have shaped my pedagogical approach. In teaching languages I believe that interactivity should be the main component of lessons, and I have taken courses on gamification. Furthermore, in order to make lessons more engaging and to increase their real world relevance I integrate as much cultural material as possible. Fundamentally, I recognize the importance of both extensive structured practice and grammatical analysis and believe that linguistic success is best achieved through combining these two pillars."
Qualifications
- King’s College London – PGCE (with QTS)
- University of St Andrews – PhD Russian Literature
- University of St Andrews – Mlitt, Russian Literature
- New College, University of Oxford – BA, French and Russian
Adriana
Adriana
"Hello! I have been teaching for over ten years, and it has been a wonderful journey. I started my career as an educator in South East Asia, where I worked in specialist English language centres in Vietnam and Malaysia. Since October 2017, I have worked principally with students in Key Stages 3-5 at a wide variety of levels and with diverse language learning goals. I returned to the UK in 2021, and have since taught English as an Additional Language, IELTS, and English for Academic Purposes in the Independent Schools sector. I love working with international students, and have taught learners from Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. My teaching style is focused, creative, supportive and engaging; I work hard to build a strong rapport with my learners and to ensure I empower them to achieve their aims. It matters to me to gain a deep understanding of my learners’ motivations and areas of challenge; I am happy to have an initial, exploratory conversation to assess the extent to which I can best partner your child on their learning journey. As you might expect, I am passionate about language and languages! My mother tongue is English, but I am fluent in Italian and have a working knowledge of French too. Naturally, I am also an avid reader. Finally, I have a deep interest in art and the arts, and, when I have the time to, I adore cooking and baking."
Qualifications
- University of Nottingham – Postgraduate Certificate Education (International) PGCEi
- International House, London – Cambridge CELTA
- Birkbeck College, University of London – MA, History of Art
- Heythrop College, University of London – BD, Theology