Margaret - Whitworth - School English

Methodology

I am a Functional Skills specialist. I concentrate on enabling students gain in confidence to reach their full potential in the skills needed for personal growth and progression to further and higher education.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Maths and English Entry Levels to Level 2.
GCSE/A Level Law
GCSE/A Level Sociology

- Tell me about your qualifications.

BA Honours Law/Sociology
PGCE with a Mathematics Level 4 Subject Specialism
City & Guilds Literacy Level 4
Master of Arts in Basic Skills Policy and Practice

- How much do you charge?

Free initial assessment then £27 - £30/hour

- Where do you teach?

At home and online

- When are you available?

Afternoons, evenings and week-ends

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach maths and English up to and including GCSE.
I teach GCSE and A-Level in Sociology and Law.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

Key Stages
GCSE Maths Foundation
GCSE English
GCSE Law/Sociology
A Level Law/Sociology
11 plus

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I use zoom.us or skype

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I want my students to grow in confidence and reach their full potential."

Margaret

Background

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have 15 years teaching in a variety of settings. Throughout my teaching career I have engaged in many continual professional development courses including SLD training.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

Yes

- Where and with whom did you train?

Bolton University

- Do you belong to any professional organisations?

I am a member of The Independent Tutors Video Calls and The Ultimate Support Group For Online Tutors where we share teaching tips and ideas.

- Tell me about some of your current students.

I am currently teaching Functional Skills Level 2 maths for a student going to university in September.
I am also currently working with three younger students who all had a fear of maths before our sessions. I use lots of interactive resources and games with my earlier key stages which I have found works really well.
Two of my learners who regularly study maths and English with me are reading some Shakespeare's stories for children which they are enjoying immensely.