Annelies

I am a qualified teacher with experience in secondary and primary language teaching, as well as extensive professional experience in advanced Excel and Power Query. I qualified in secondary French and Spanish, and have since made a move into education in the 3rd sector, which - though I enjoy - does mean I miss teaching! I have a strong record in driving students’ motivation and helping them recognise their progress week by week.

Tutoring Experience

I began my teaching experience in France and Thailand, teaching English, and then qualified for my PGCE and continued to a Masters in Education (Research in Second Language Learning) at Cambridge. I have three years' experience teaching French and Spanish at secondary level in the UK. In my most recent year of teaching secondary languages, I achieved the highest value-add to predicted grades across the French Department GCSE results, with an increased differential of 17 grades across a class of 25.

Tutoring Approach

My approach is responsive to students' needs and interests. My training has familiarised me with developments in the field of MFL learning, which guide my teaching techniques.

Sessions are rigorous and standards set high, appropriate for each student. Most importantly, I place strong emphasis on encouraging students to grow in confidence and to develop a love for languages.