Nicola : Spanish and French tutor, qualified secondary school teacher

 

A trained secondary school teacher of modern foreign languages (MFL), I have taught at outstanding schools in both state and private sectors. Experienced in teaching Spanish and French to GCSE and A level, I have also taught languages to primary school pupils. My sessions cover the four examined skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

I am familiar with current AQA, Edexcel and iGCSE curricula, and know what it takes to ensure weaker students hit their grades and elevate stronger students using higher level language and constructions. I am used to providing support teaching on a 1:1 and small group basis to both struggling and higher-level learners to boost their confidence, properly ground them in grammar concepts and maximise their chances of success.

I am conscientious, professional, reliable and passionate about supporting every student to reach their potential.

Based in Wimbledon SW19, I am happy to run tutor sessions in person and online. I am also available for booster lessons to non-exam or post-exam students wishing to brush up their linguistic skills in Spanish or French for leisure or business use.

 

My specialisms:

• Spanish and French : KS2, KS3, KS4 (GCSE) and KS5 (A Level)
• Familiarity with UK exam curricula for Spanish and French: AQA, Edexcel, iGCSE
• Focusing revision plans on key areas, making sense of MFL mark schemes, building spoken confidence
• Using student interests (eg sport, music, fashion, history) to inspire engagement in language learning
• Maintaining language skills through school holiday periods
• MFL conversation classes in Spanish and French