Lucy J.

Hi, I’m Maite! I’m a native German speaker and teach German at all levels — Primary, GCSE, and A-Level. Besides German and English, I also speak French and Spanish. I hold a BA in Cultural Studies with a minor in Educational Science, which deepened my understanding of cross-cultural learning, communication, and how to make complex ideas accessible. During my time at university, I spent over three years tutoring children of different ages, working in a programme led by the German federal government to support children from migrant and refugee backgrounds in their school learning. I am now excited to work with adults as well. When I think back to my own school years, the teachers who inspired me most were those whose honest passion made even my least favourite subjects enjoyable. That’s the atmosphere I aim to create in my lessons: engaging, light, and enjoyable. Outside tutoring, I teach meditation and mindfulness and support a charity creatively, which helps me bring patience, flexibility, and creativity into my teaching. I tailor lessons to each student — whether you need grammar support, speaking practice, exam preparation, or a personalised lesson to build confidence at your own pace, or simply want to learn German out of interest and enjoyment. I hold a BA in Cultural Studies and Educational Science, which I completed at Leuphana University in Lüneburg, Germany. I specialised in cultural theory and visual culture and spent an Erasmus semester at Université Bordeaux Montaigne in France. In addition, I hold a Yoga Alliance–approved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate, complemented by an additional 50 hours of training in meditation.

Levels and subjects I teach: Primary level Mathematics GCSE Maths GCSE Level Biology A-level Biology Exam board experience: GCSE Biology- AQA A-level biology- OCR A Edexcel Mathematics Languages: I speak English and Marathi fluently. I can also speak Hindi to a certain level SEND experience: I have worked with children who have ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia. Preferred student age group: Primary and Secondary for Mathematics Secondary/Sixth-form/College for Biology About me: I am passionate about making subjects like maths and science fun and accessible to all! I study Biomedical Science and am hoping to get into medical research and diagnostics soon! Apart from academics, I love rock music, gaming, reading and am a trained Indian Classical and Contemporary dancer! I am a third year Biomedical science student at Aston University and am hoping to get into medical research. At the moment I am completing my placement year in the NHS to gain registration as a biomedical scientist! At A-level, I studied Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. At GCSE level, I studied triple science so have knowledge of that curriculum too.

I achieved A* in Economics and A's in Biology and Chemistry in my recent A-levels. Unlike typical tutors, I've been in the student's shoes, balancing A-levels, a social life, and university applications. As a gap year student aspiring to study medicine, I'm here to guide you through this challenging journey. In Year 12, I faced initial struggles, earning E, D, and C grades in Economics, Chemistry, and Biology. But within 8 months, I transformed my grades in economics achieving one of the highest marks in the country. As a student I've overcome the same roadblocks, revision hardships, and academic pressures as you. Top grades require more than just content knowledge; they demand effective hard work. Luck plays a role, but it's essentially a mathematical probability principle. With strategic effort, you can tilt the odds in your favour, no matter what challenges come your way. My tutoring sessions are personalised to each student's needs. To ensure the most effective guidance, I ask students to provide specific instructions for our sessions. This way, I can tailor my approach . My tutoring philosophy is based on a series of books / research paper i have read on educational neurosciences of how to learn most effectively which i personally implemented thus i know work for the average student . I have tutored for over 1000 hours so far - testimonials available on request . I accommodate the students as much as possible . Spaces are available but they are limited Achieved A* , A , A in alevels in 2023 in Economics , Biology , Chemistry respectively. As a student I know the struggles of taking some of the hardest alevels and balancing the workload that comes with them , I also took GCSEs in 2021 and received 12 GSCES at 9-7 grades .

Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Preferred student age group: Reception to Year 7 Primary School: Reception Year - Year 7 English Language, ESL (English Second Language), and Mathematics. Experience with: 11+ / English reception year - year 7/ Mathematics Gaining experience with every possible opportunity is one of my strongest attributes. I am eager to learn and I am an asset to any team. Furthermore, I possess excellent communication and teaching skills backed by a passion for success with a positive outlook in life and one can always expect the very best of me. I am well-liked by the learners and teachers. I am an energetic and passionate educator who aims to make learning fun and engaging. I believe that learning should be learner-centered and holistic. Every learner should know they belong by building personal connections and a supportive learning environment, starting on the first day. I like to come up with exciting ways to keep my learners engaged with the curriculum. Online teachers make every interaction a positive experience, even from a distance. Degree in teaching. 6 years of teaching experience. 3 years of online teaching experience 1 on 1 tutoring. Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Experience with special needs: ADHD, Autism, Reading difficulties, and Exam anxiety. Preferred student age group: Reception to Year 7 Primary School: Reception Year - Year 7 English Language, ESL (English Second Language), and Mathematics. Experience with: 11+ / English reception year - year 7/ Mathematics Gaining experience with every possible opportunity is one of my strongest attributes. I am eager to learn and I am an asset to any team. Furthermore, I possess excellent communication and teaching skills backed by a passion for success with a positive outlook in life and one can always expect the very best of me. I am well-liked by the learners and teachers. I am an energetic and passionate educator who aims to make learning fun and engaging. I believe that learning should be learner-centered and holistic. Every learner should know they belong by building personal connections and a supportive learning environment, starting on the first day. I like to come up with exciting ways to keep my learners engaged with the curriculum. Online teachers make every interaction a positive experience, even from a distance.