Catherine

A native French speaker, I am an accomplished French and ESOL Teacher with extensive experience in education and demonstrated success teaching, motivating and directing students while maintaining high interest and achievement. A creative, flexible, hardworking and articulate communicator, I am able to interact effectively with diverse populations of students at varying levels of technical ability.

Tutoring Experience

• From August 2014 to date: ESOL teacher at East Kent College (now Folkestone College) and private French teacher
• From October 2010 to August 2014: ESOL and French Tutor at Kent Adult Education Services in Folkestone and Dover, Kent
• From April 2010 to October 2010: Teaching Assistant at The North School in Ashford, Kent (Providing support for foreign students in the classroom during the lessons)
• From November 2005 to February 2010: ESOL Lecturer at South Kent College in Folkestone and Ashford (Kent)
• From July to August 2006: Course Director at Concorde International School of English Language in Folkestone
• From September 2000 to December 2005: French Tutor at Kent Adult Education Service in Folkestone and Ashford (Kent)
• From September to October 2005: EFL Teacher at Concorde International School of English Language in Canterbury
• From June to September 2005: Assistant Course Director at Concorde International in Folkestone
• From September 1996 to July 1997: English Teacher for Primary, High and Vocational School students in France
• From September 1993 to July 1995: French Assistant at Pent Valley School in Folkestone

Tutoring Approach

I love teaching. I have now been in education for almost 20 years with a proven track record of teaching all levels. I love transmitting knowledge. Because I am very approachable, I always have a good rapport with my students. As I am available at the moment, I would like to use this time off to help others.