Deborah D

I am an English Teacher with over 20 years of tutoring experience mainly in the private sector. My teaching approach is a traditional one of using worksheets, practice books and past exam papers. I also use online materials, so my students are kept up to date with their subject knowledge. I encourage my students to have autonomy in their learning by getting them to bring their knowledge of sports, reading, and music into their creative writing tasks. I also help students with language skills by using dictionaries and helping to create their own personal vocabulary notebooks. To monitor their exam progress, I use past exam papers to consolidate the work we have completed and provide the students with revision tasks to increase their overall grades.

Subjects

English Language - Key Stages 1, 2,3, 4 - GCSE (AQA exams) English Literature - Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 - GCSE (AQA exams) Verbal Reasoning - 7+, 8+ 11+ exams Non-Verbal Reasoning-7+, 8+, 11+ exams Mathematics - Key Stage 1 and 2. 7+, 8+ 11+ exams

Education

Cambridge University - Cambridge English Teaching Certificate - CELTA Surrey University B.A.(Hons) Art and Education Studies

Experience

As a graduate teacher and experienced tutor, Deborah is efficient and organised and relates very well to young students. She successfully establishes appropriate boundaries and positive working relationships with her students. Deborah has over twenty years of experience teaching and tutoring English Language, English Literature, and adult learners studying for IELTS exams. She also tutors English as a Foreign Language (EFL), English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Art History up to GCSE level. In addition, she has tutored Mathematics at Key Stage 2 for 7+ and 8+ Independent School entrance exams, as well as students preparing for Verbal and Non‑Verbal Reasoning tests. Deborah describes herself as a professional, calm, and friendly educator with an excellent track record in ISEB, IELTS, Common Entrance exams, GCSEs, and A Levels. She genuinely enjoys helping learners reach their full potential. She believes that every child is unique and learns differently, and she adapts her approach to suit each individual’s learning needs to help them develop their knowledge effectively.