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Abbass

Abbass

  • Experienced Primary and Secondary school teacher.
  • Believe that learning should be personal to the child
  • Taught a range of subjects/exam skills across the curriculum
  • Worked as English specialist both in Primary and Secondary schools working to prepare pupils towards GCSE success.
  • Passion for English Literature & Shakespeare
  • Love football and actively involved in playing twice a week and coaching young children in my free time (FA Level 2 Coaching Badge)
  • Good at engaging reluctant readers.

Tutoring Experience

  • Experience English specialist in Primary & Secondary Schools
  • 80% success rate at 11+ tutoring last year
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Key Stage 4 (all exam boards, AQA, OCR, Edexcel)
  • 100% GCSE Pass Rate
  • Extensive experience teaching English to children whose first language is not English.
  • Worked as Head of Thinking skills: so able to develop learning activities that develop skills in innovative and creative ways.
  • Flexible working hours and availability
  • Full CRB clearance
  • Use a holistic approach, teaching key revision/study skills are just as important as the knowledge and background.

Tutoring Approach

Do you have any experience of tutoring?
I have been tutoring students of all ages for the last 7 years. Please follow the above link to see my feedback from students and parents.

Why should you hire me as your tutor?
As you can see my background enables me to identify and diagnose effectibely where a student has a weakness in their understanding and my breadth of knowledge allows me to use a wide range of resources to help support a student in thier learning.

How much does it cost?
Cost vary depending on need and subject as well as age. I generally charge bewteen £15 an hour to £30 an hour.

What is the most important thing my child can do to help them improve ?
Simple. Reading fiction. It is proven both for their academic progress and for their mental well being.

If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.
- Specific Plan for each child
- Take on board children's preferred learning styles.
- Regular assessment & feedback
- Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
- Innovative teaching style (use of drama techniques to understand Shakespeare)
- Good bank of Resources available.

LanguagesEnglish (British), Hindi, Swahili, Urdu
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

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Qualifications

Birmingham University2001PGCECertificate in Education
Sheffield University1999BachelorsBSc Psychology
Cadbury 6th Form1993College3 A Levels
Phoenix Training Services2014OtherEmergency First Aid

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