Tutor Profile

Claire

Experienced French & Spanish teacher – all ages and levels

I am a UK-qualified teacher with 15 years of experience teaching Spanish and French, up to advanced level. I have taught in primary and secondary schools in the UK and abroad, as well as providing private tuition. I have lived in both France and Spain and also studied at La Sorbonne University in Paris. In addition to my degree in Modern Languages, I also hold advanced-level qualifications in French DALF and Spanish DELE, having achieved full marks in the speaking components of both exams.

Alongside my teaching experience, I have also worked in French and Spanish business environments, so I understand how languages are used in the real world, not just in the classroom. I also have a criminal records check for your peace of mind.

Teaching Experience

I have taught students ranging from 3 to 75 years old, both in the UK and Spain. My experience includes teaching in primary and secondary British schools, a private school in Spain and providing private tuition online.

I have extensive experience helping GCSE and A-Level students in French and Spanish, from those aiming for the highest grades to those who are struggling and need support and confidence to achieve a pass. I am very familiar with the main exam boards, particularly AQA.

I also have experience teaching adults working towards French DELF and Spanish DELE exams, as well as those learning for conversational, business or leisure purposes.

I provide all the resources needed, so there is no need to purchase any additional materials.

Tutoring Approach

I offer a wide range of resources for all ages and levels. I like to get to know my students and adapt the content and style of my lessons to suit their needs and interests.

My lessons are friendly, fun and well-structured, with a variety of activities to keep them engaging and relevant. I can also set homework if you wish and provide weekly feedback.

Having learnt several languages myself, I understand the difficulties involved in learning a foreign language. I find that this also helps me explain grammar clearly, make comparisons between languages and help students understand why things work the way they do.

I always chat with new students beforehand to find out what they would like to focus on and plan lessons accordingly. I am positive and encouraging when correcting mistakes, and I want my students to enjoy their lessons, feel a sense of achievement and build confidence.

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Qualifications

PGCE Secondary Modern Foreign Languages

PGCE · University of East Anglia · 2012

Qualified Teacher Status

QTS · University of East Anglia · 2012

BA Hons Modern Languages and Linguistics

Bachelors · University of York · 2011

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CamillaFirst Tutors

Claire is a wonderful tutor to our daughter doing her GCSE Spanish. Claire is patient and supportive, giving our daughter the confidence needed for the exams - particularly the oral section. She has a thorough knowledge of the syllabus and knows how to prepare for the exams. She has been invaluable!

KachiFirst Tutors

She is an excellent tutor who has helped me gain confidence in French, especially in my speaking skills. I have seen huge improvements in my results at school, improving by an entire grade in my mock exams. I look forward to my lessons with her each week!

NickFirst Tutors

Claire has been a fantastic French tutor. Every session she is prepared with tailored exercises to progress. I had a spell away and she made the transition back painless and got me back at the level I was very quickly with bespoke and prepared tasks.

KateFirst Tutors

Claire has been a wonderful tutor for my son who was struggling with his GCSE french. His progress has been amazing in such a small time. She is very professional and goes above and beyond to help her students achieve their goals. I have already requested lessons for my other son for his GCSE"s too.

karenFirst Tutors

My daughter is really enjoying her sessions with Claire! She finds lessons very well organised and tailored to her needs - perfectly pitched so to speak. Very glad to have found Claire to aid with her GCSE journey. Thank you

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