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Penelope W.

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£22 - £30 per class

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I was born in Norwich, England and completed my schooling in South Africa. I have a passion for teaching and I believe that we are capable of learning so much more when we are enjoying ourselves. I have a clear and easily understood accent and I cannot wait to meet you in the classroom where pronunciation, good grades and fun are the name of the game. I enjoy helping children overcome difficulties with speech and interpretation of the English language. I am qualified to teach English children(TEFL) and adults (CELTA). I have completed more than 7,000 practical lessons or 2,500 hours of teaching students online. I have 5 years worth of informal face-to-face teaching in a SundaySchool classroom. I have 20 years worth of experience training adults in the telecommunications sector. I success...

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11+

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 3

iGCSE

Languages spoken

English

Mother tongue

Highest level of education

A Levels/Leaving Certificate

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Penelope W.

30 min. trial lesson

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