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Catherine

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.

LanguagesFrench, English (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

Canterbury Christ Church University2005PGCEPGCE Post Compulsory South Kent College / Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University2004ProfessionalCambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching Adults (CELTA) Canterbury Christ Church University
KAES2003ProfessionalCity and Guilds 7407 Stage 2 Kent Adult Education Service, Folkestone
KAES2002ProfessionalCity and Guilds 7307 Stage 1 Kent Adult Education Service, Folkestone

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