Ros

I am currently working as a Literacy Tutor with adults who would like to improve their English and Literacy skills. In addition, I teach ESOl (English as a foreign language) to foreign nationals. I also I manage a reading group for adults who struggle with reading or have gaps in their learning experience and need to catch-up.
Before,I worked for 21 years as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with children with speech, language, communication and learning difficulties.
I have lots of experience of working with children in schools. My background in Clinical Language Sciences (B.Sc.. Hons) has given me a solid knowledge foundation in which to help children acquire the skills that are needed to read and develop written langua I am very skilled in teaching phonic skills and sight words to children of all ages.
I have had many years experience of working with children who have additional needs.

I now use all the skills and background I gained as a Speech and Language Therapist to help both adults and children with reading, English and literacy.

I have an easy going, fun, friendly and outgoing personality. I relate well to children and have the skills to put them at ease.

Tutoring Experience

I have tutored a wide range adults and children in the following areas:
-Children with additional learning needs
-Children with speech, language and communication skills- helping them to read.
-Adults with additional learning needs
-Teaching English as a foreign language- helped students with IELTS revision.
-Supported and helped prepare students for GCSE English exams
- English Summer School for foreign nationals

Tutoring Approach

I have an easy going, yet structured approach. I am friendly and approachable. I understand that all students have different learning styles and I am respectful about that. I develop students' potential at a pace which is developmentally appropriate for them. Small, achievable steps are always encouraged.
Depending on the age of the student, fun and encouragement are used as a vehicle for learning. I establish goals that are needed to be reached.I work in a relaxed, but motivating manner. I believe that building confidence is key ;by providing the learner with lots of positive feedback.

I mix with people from all different cultural and religious backgrounds and therefore understand the challenges of learning a new language and living in a different cultural environment can bring. I have and have had, lots of cross cultural experience; through travel, teaching and maintaining diverse, and multicultural friendship groups- which can only add to a positive learning environment.