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Chris

Chris

ONLINE Interview Preparation for School, Universities and Job Interviews. Helping UK and International families find the right School or University for their children.

Children (UK & International): Oral & Written English - Language & Literature. Choosing the right UK School or University, Interview Techniques, English (Foreign Language), English, Drama, Study Skills, Current Affairs and Myths and Legends.

Adults (UK & International): Spoken English, Mentoring for Leadership, Management skills including Motivation, Meetings, Public Speaking, Interview Techniques, Spoken English (Foreign Language).

I have been involved in educating students for over 35 years in England and abroad. I have a wide experience as well as achieving outstanding results including Excellent School Inspections.

Currently I run an Educational Consultancy business (consultancy work is listed as Study Skills on this website)

Away from teaching I exercise daily as I am passionate about health and fitness. I also eat healthily though have a weakness for proper coffee and chocolate! I enjoy going on family walks in the countryside. I enjoy lots of kinds of music and compile my own playlists. I have produced a number of plays and musicals in schools.

Tutoring Experience

International & UK.

I have been a Headmaster for 16 years and have an M.A in Language in Education and a BEd in English & Drama. I was also awarded a Fellowship in Management at London University.

I have tutored PGCE Students at the Institute of Education at London University running seminars and supervising Teaching Practice. Currently I run an Educational Consultancy business (consultancy work is listed as Study Skills on this website) and am working as a University Link Tutor with Year 1-3 Students as well as PGCE.

I have also directed Summer Language Schools for over 10 years and have undertaken one to one English conversation sessions abroad and in the UK.

I am a very experienced teacher of English (incl as a Foreign Language).
My subjects have included English, Drama, Current Affairs as well as Greek Myths and Legends.

As a teacher and Headmaster I have had considerable experience helping students with study skills, public speaking and interview techniques - I am happy to offer a Mentoring Service to adults.

I was educated at the King’s School, Canterbury before going on to Exeter University where I gained a BEd in English and Drama before going on to the University of East Anglia to complete an M.A in Language in Education. I also TEFL qualification at the University of Kent and M.A in Language in Education. I have also worked at London University tutoring and mentoring PGCE students before and during Teaching Practice.

I was awarded a Fellowship at London University in Management Studies.

I have also been a School Governor for many years.

Tutoring Approach

Positive and by encouragement!

Learning should be fun when possible and I treat each person individually helping them to achieve their potential. As an experienced leader I also enjoy mentoring and motivating people including leaders and aspiring leaders. I work with children of all ages as well as adults using role play and other drama techniques when appropriate to boost confidence and make learning meaningful and fun.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (daytime)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Exeter1983BachelorsBEd English and Drama
University of East Anglia1984MastersMA Language in Education
University of Kent - Linguarama Ltd1980ProfessionalTEFL

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