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Tuition and resources for English and Music
M.A., B.D., L.T.C.L., L.MusT.C.L., Dip.Teach., C.L.T.A., A.I.R.M.T.
MISSION STATEMENT
To help students to communicate effectively, and to develop in them a range of skills that they can use in their daily lives, as well as a love and understanding of English language and literature that they can both enjoy and share with others
I teach English language and literature. This includes ESOL (teaching students who speak other languages), and preparing students for the IELTS test, or for the English Second Language papers for NCEA and Cambridge examinations. I also prepare students for NCEA English, and the word-processing element of NCEA Information Management, as well as the Cambridge English Language and Literature examinations.
I like my students to be able to enjoy as wide a range of language experiences as possible. I teach a full range of skills (including reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to all students. When possible, I offer students the opportunity to develop such skills as public speaking, essay writing, summarizing, and conversational English. It is helpful if parents can provide opportunities for them to hear good English (either on the radio or stereo or at the theatre) and gently encourage them to improve their English.
Please do not hesitate to discuss with me how I can help you achieve your goal - whether it is to learn to speak English more fluently, or to perform better in a business situation, or to improve your ability in public speaking, or to extend your knowledge of English literature, or to perform better in school or other examinations
B.A., B.Ed. (Mumbai University), Dip. Ed. in special education (Auckland University)
MISSION STATEMENT
To break down barriers to learning and living, adapting the curriculum to suit individual learners, and relating difficult and complex concepts to their life experiences and interests, in a safe environment where difference is valued and respected, and where those in my care don’t feel failure.
I have always been committed to teaching in a manner that is both empowering and fun. I am familiar with the systems, resources and equipment that are used to achieve curriculum and therapeutic goals. My experience teaching in regular classrooms and in the wider community has made me flexible and open to teaching in a fun and interactive and empowering manner, giving me skills that enable me to adapt and rise to new challenges.
So that their lessons meet their needs, students are asked to fill in a survey. This has several sections, suited to different types of learning (e.g. General and Academic English). It gives examples of the sorts of skills and knowledge needed for each type of learning. It would be helpful if, before their first lesson, students could make a start on this, answering the questions related to the type of learning they are interested in. Click here to see the topics covered in the survey. Please contact us to ask for a copy of the survey to be posted or emailed to you
Click here to see the Terms of Tuition. If you decide to take lessons, it would be helpful if you could print this, fill it in, and bring it to your first lesson