Is your son or daughter in year 10 or 12 and in need of some extra help in the summer before the GCSE, IGCSE or A level exam next year? This is my speciality. I am a friendly, professional, and highly qualified teacher of French, German, and English as a second language. I am very experienced in successfully preparing students for GCSE and A level, having worked in both a comprehensive school and in one of the largest sixth form colleges in the UK. My love of foreign language learning and teaching led me to study for a Masters degree at The University of Bath in Languages in Education, which gave me the opportunity to reflect more on how I can best help language learners achieve their goals.

My specialist area is preparing students for public exams run by Edexcel, AQA and Eduqas exam boards, in particular French and German GCSE, the IGCSE and A level, but I also really enjoy supporting students learning English as a second language.

Teaching Experience

I have 14 years of mainstream school and sixth form college teaching experience and over 7 years of individual tutoring, working one to one with students. After my PGCE teaching qualification from The University of Warwick, I taught for two years in a comprehensive school, where I became Head of French and taught French and German to GCSE and A level with students from Years 7 to 13. I then spent 12 years teaching French and German to A level at The Sixth Form College in Solihull and worked as Head of German for seven years and mentored trainee teachers. During this time I supported hundreds of students through challenging exams, before working as an online languages tutor to individual students.

Tutoring Approach

I genuinely love working with individuals from different backgrounds and countries, helping them improve their language skills, confidence in speaking, understanding and accurately using grammar in writing.

My tutoring style is based on encouragement and praise to create a positive learning environment. I like to gain a good understanding of the preferred learning style of each student, in order to adapt my lessons to match the abilities of each individual, or to focus in on any particular exam challenge a student is facing.

My job satisfaction comes from receiving feedback like this from a year 13 student this summer: "I have really enjoyed our lessons and will miss them. You've helped ignite my passion for languages after a year of not feeling very confident with my German."

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IbrahimFirst Tutors

My son has just completed his GCSE German and awaiting exam results. He could not have done it without the support and tuition from Anne. She has been an excellent source of learning, guidance and dedication, with flexibility and patience. His command of the language has increased several folds, and he went into the exam room with much more confidence and ability- what a difference it has made in only a few months! Thank you Anne, and keep up with the excellent work you are doing with those kids wanting to learn a foreign language.

Tutor response

Many thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work with Ibrahim and I wish him the very best with all his exam results in the summer.

JessicaFirst Tutors

Anne Marie was an incredible tutor. Not only did Anne Marie help me with my general A-Level German work, but also boosted my confidence. Thanks to this, I managed to achieve a B despite being predicted a C. I couldn’t recommend Anne Marie enough!

ElizabethFirst Tutors

Anne Marie is a lovely lady, who is friendly and personable and professional. From our first contact she was really quick to respond and her knowledge of the German A-Level exam boards and her willingness to tailor her tutoring to the specific needs of my daughter was very reassuring. She has already helped my daughter understand some important grammar concepts that she has struggled with for months, so this is a fantastic start. My daughter already feels more confident in her German studies and she looks forward to her weekly lessons. We would definitely recommend Anne Marie as a German A Level tutor.

Tutor response

Many thanks for your kind feedback. I very much enjoy working with Rebecca.

NoelFirst Tutors

Anne is a wonderful tutor, she is very patient and personable making you feel welcome, relaxed and ready to learn. I have really enjoyed learning French with Anne and she makes every lesson enjoyable. I have no hesitation in recommending Anne to help improve your language skills.

JayneFirst Tutors

I have used First Tutors several times before but have to say that Anne Marie is by far, the best choice we have made. It is an absolute pleasure to highly recommend her. We were looking for a French tutor for our 15 year old son. He achieved a grade 4 in his mock exam and we wanted to get him in the best possible position to get a GCSE grade 6 in less than 6 months - so a big ask! Anne Marie is highly experienced and qualified but hugely personable, approachable and flexible. She also meticulously plans lessons and sends activities to be completed in advance. She has a lovely calm, positive and encouraging approach to bring out the best. I have watched my son’s confidence and ability grow and each week he has looked forward to his tuition, often quoting how his it has helped him. He is now on track to achieving a grade 8 with Anne Marie’s expert tuition. A heartfelt thank you from us all.

Tutor response

It was a pleasure working with Matthew and I look forward to hearing some good news about all his results in the summer.

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Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie

Teaching Experience

Tutoring Approach

Qualifications

Languages in Education

German

PGCE

BA French and European Literature

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