Svetlana - Virginia Water - Early Years Education

Methodology

I am an experienced tutor, having graduated in Moscow ; taught in both Russia and the UK in schools;
have been involved in private tuition both face to face and on line via Skype.
I co-wrote a book called "Talk Russian" for the BBC.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

Russian

- Tell me about your qualifications.

Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow–PGCE; Teacher of Biology and Chemistry in secondary (PGCE)
Moscow State Pedagogical University – Masters; Specialism in Biology and Chemistry,

- How much do you charge?

£30.00 per hour
£25.00 per hour , ages 3-7.

- Where do you teach?

I teach at both home or at the student's location and also through skype. I live in Surrey and teach in, Woking, Guildford, Staines, Slough, Windsor, Egham, Virginia Water, Camberley, Bracknell, Kingston, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames.

- When are you available?

I am available all weekdays and weekends between 17:00 and 21:00 .

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach all ages, all levels.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

GCSE, AS and A2. International Baccalaureate.

- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.

I provide tuition by Skype using as a support tool either Scribblar or Blackboard Collabarate. Other online whiteboard tools are also available for remote lessons.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I tailor each lesson to suit the student's needs. On the first lesson I identify areas for improvement and prepare an adapted teaching schedule to provide the maximum support for learning. My continuing approach depends on the type and needs of the student that I am tutoring. I have a total open mind, when I first meet them. The method of study will vary considerably .I make sure that the students enjoy the lessons and understand each step before progressing to the next one.
For very young students I use lots of games and activities to engage them and stimulate their mind, praising them with their progress.
I also tutor young people for their GCSE, A level, IB examinations, and undergraduates. I focus on improving their confidence and question answering technique in addition to providing them with a deeper understanding of conversational skills, grammar and comprehension of each topic. Closer to their exams, I concentrate on improving question techniques and creating links across the curriculum. I can also offer tuition of intensive exam preparation. My objective is to obtain the best results from each student.
For the business professionals, they generally need to improve their conversational skills, which I feature for them, but also include elements of grammar and spelling, to ensure a total understanding. It is important to help them find the way to learn.
I have access to several resources including Skype, where I utilise as support “Scribblar” and “Blackboard Collaborate” along with many other white board conference and collaboration tools, and use them accordingly.
I am a patient tutor and try to build trust with my students, which lead to fast progress, this being the top priority. It is a pleasure to pass on my knowledge to all of my students, and for me this is one of the most rewarding experiences ever.
I would really like to meet you and wish you the best for your Russian language studies. Please don't hesitate to contact me.