Bonjour!

I'm Maeve, a qualified teacher based in Brighton.

I graduated in 2017 from the University of Leeds with a first-class degree in French. I've lived and worked in France (Paris, Lyon and Montpellier).

I love to travel and meet new people, which is why I was so drawn to languages. As an adult, I have taught myself Spanish as well and I am constantly curious about how a language works.

My other passion is music: I play a few instruments and write songs. I'm a creative, driven and enthusiastic person and always strive to do my best.

After graduating, I began working in primary schools and later set up a business tutoring French to adults in Glasgow. These lessons were based around conversation and I used my expertise of the language to deliver mini grammar lessons as we went. I received excellent feedback from my pupils and I enjoyed creating lessons tailored to their learning styles.

I then decided to get my secondary languages PGCE, and received a distinction from the University of Sussex, where, alongside teaching, I wrote a thesis exploring the benefits of using culture and music in the classroom. I became well versed in key pedagogical theories and how to apply them.

I have since been working in schools in Brighton, teaching French and Spanish to GCSE. I am dedicated to my students and make sure not a second is wasted. For the younger years I aim to incite curiosity and engaged learners through a wide range of quick-paced activities and dynamic resources.

For the GCSE years, everything is considered and intentional as I endeavour to get my pupils the best results they possibly can. I have developed strong knowledge of the GCSE exam: its format and components, marking criteria, and essential exam techniques.

My tutoring style is friendly and relaxed, meanwhile ensuring time is well spent and progress is being made. I know how difficult and intimidating learning a language can be, and my aim to inspire confidence and fluency.

I believe lessons should have an element of all the main skills: reading, vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking. However, if there is one aspect a pupil is struggling with, I am more than happy to focus on this.

I believe 1:1 attention can be vital for a language to 'click into place', and know just how satisfying that is. Therefore, I am motivated and passionate as a tutor to facilitate this!