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Alison
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United Kingdom•
10:21 PM (GMT+00:00)
English
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English
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Speaks
French
B1
,Spanish
A1
About Me
Hello, I am Alison and I am a fully qualified teacher of English as a Foreign/Second Language. How would you like to improve your English? With over twenty years teaching experience at every level (beginners to advanced) and every age group, I know how to help you. I have a postgraduate Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (equivalent to the DELTA) and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education from Greenwich University.
You will enjoy learning English with me - the first thing we will do is discuss why you want to learn, how you like to learn and what your interests are. We will then plan a programme together starting with what you already know and building on that basis. I can help you whether you want help with conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing or Citizenship.
I have taught students from all over the world and at every level including those who speak no English and don't read and write any language (including their own) to those who need English because they are studying at university in the UK, or need help with job applications, or to write reports at work. I have helped many students pass exams such as Cambridge First Certificate, City and Guilds, B1, the Life in the UK test, and to improve their IELTS banding.
My teaching experience began at the British Council in Hong Kong where I worked for two years. I then worked with Vietnamese refugees who had just arrived in the UK, and since then I have worked in private language schools such as St Giles in London and in the Adult and Community Learning sector in London and currently in West Sussex. I help deliver and mark City and Guilds ESOL exams in my current position.
I love teaching and helping people to meet their goals. Please get in touch and we will go from there.
Read MoreYou will enjoy learning English with me - the first thing we will do is discuss why you want to learn, how you like to learn and what your interests are. We will then plan a programme together starting with what you already know and building on that basis. I can help you whether you want help with conversation, pronunciation, grammar, reading, writing or Citizenship.
I have taught students from all over the world and at every level including those who speak no English and don't read and write any language (including their own) to those who need English because they are studying at university in the UK, or need help with job applications, or to write reports at work. I have helped many students pass exams such as Cambridge First Certificate, City and Guilds, B1, the Life in the UK test, and to improve their IELTS banding.
My teaching experience began at the British Council in Hong Kong where I worked for two years. I then worked with Vietnamese refugees who had just arrived in the UK, and since then I have worked in private language schools such as St Giles in London and in the Adult and Community Learning sector in London and currently in West Sussex. I help deliver and mark City and Guilds ESOL exams in my current position.
I love teaching and helping people to meet their goals. Please get in touch and we will go from there.
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British English
Résumé
Education
1996 - 1997
Diploma in Teaching Specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia),( not finished due to ill health but course completed)
Bexley College of Adult and Further Education - London UK
How to diagnose dyslexia and plan a teaching programme, use a range of strategies and teaching methods. Produce teaching materials and undertake teaching practice with a dyslexic learner.
1996 - 1997
Postgraduate Certificate of Education
Greenwich University - London UK
general teaching qualification for post-compulsory education and training
1989 - 1990
RSA Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults
International House Piccadilly - London UK
Diploma course for teachers of English as a Foreign language - teaching methodology and classroom practice, teaching theory, linguistics and grammar analysis.
1977 - 1980
BA Social Anthropology
Exeter University - Exeter UK
Social sciences including sociology, social psychology, research methods, philosophy.
Work Experience
1991 - 1999
Teacher of English as a Foreign/Second Language and organiser of courses. Tutor on a 'rehabilitation' course for clients changing careers due to health problems, unemployment and a variety of other reasons.
Bexley College of Adult and Further Education - London UK
Teaching English to classes of learners speaking a range of languages, and a variety of levels. General English and Exam English.Organising ESOL classes.Supporting students with career search, CV writing and job interview skills.
1990 - 1991
Teacher of English as a Foreign/Second Language
St Giles Language School London, and the London Boroughs of Greenwich, Bexley and Lewisham - London UK
Teaching English to classes of learners speaking a range of languages, and a variety of levels. General English and Exam English.
1988 - 1989
Teacher of English as a Second Language and support worker
Ockendon Venture Reception Centre for refugees from Vietnam and Cambodia - Haslemere, Surrey
Support worker, living in the centre with newly arrived refugees. Helping with cooking, shopping, appointments to health centre and employment services. Taking students on outings. Teaching English as a Second Language.
1984 - 1987
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
The British Council - Hong Kong
Teaching English to classes of Cantonese learners, writing materials and conducting initial assessments.
1981 - 1984
Assistant to the Editor of the Staff newspaper
Guardian Royal Exchange Insurance Company - London
Typing up news stories and checking them through with originators, proof reading copy and taking it to the printers to be set and for final proof reading.
2001 - 0
Teacher of English as a Second Language
West Sussex Adult and Community Learning - West Sussex UK
Teaching classes of learners from a variety of language groups and mixed ability levels, from complete beginners with no literacy to high level students. Exam English, support with job applications, interview practice, support with Citizenship and the Life in the UK Test, running and marking City and Guilds exams, interviewing new students and assessing their level.
Certifications
1980 - 1980
RSA Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults
International House Piccadilly - London
Introductory certificate in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Classroom and teaching methods, learning theory, grammar analysis and phonetics, teaching beginners, teaching pronunciation,classroom teaching practice.
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