Theodore M.

ONLY students from year 9 to year 13. GCSE Spanish specialist A-level Spanish Higher Level Spanish Exam Board Experience: AQA and Edexcel Languages: Native level Spanish and English. Fluent French Preferred student age group: Year 10 and 11 GCSE and A LEVEL I am 29-year-old Modern Languages teacher who arrived in England from Spain 5 years ago, bringing my Spanish culture to class I have a degree in English Philology and Spanish linguistics from Universitat de Valencia, Spain. When I finished that, I embarked on my educational journey, starting with a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages in the UK, in the University of Portsmouth.

Hi! I'm Izy, and I recently completed my degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick - BA Language, Culture and Communication. I previously tutored younger children at my high school, and have since taught ESL in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico. I thoroughly enjoy both teaching English as a second language, and tutoring English subjects in the UK. I completed A-Levels in History, English Language and Maths (A*A*A), and am hoping to work as a paediatric Speech and Language therapist, after completing my Masters. I am competent in AQA Exam Boards. At University I competed at an international level for music, and really enjoy reading and learning new languages in my free time! I am currently obtaining my 120-hour TEFL certificate, as well as my Level 2 Understanding Autism qualification. I attended a state school, receiving eight grade 9s, and two grade 8s at GCSE, and A*A*A at A-Level (History, English Language, Maths). I recently graduated from the University of Warwick with a 1st Class BA Hons in Language, Culture and Communication (Applied Linguistics), completing a dissertation in phonetics & phonology.

I have worked as a lecturer at De Montfort University for over 15 years. I hold a PGCE in further Education, an MA in English Language Teaching, and a BA honours in English. I taught English for Academic Purposes at university. This enabled me to develop various teaching approaches at different levels of English usage. I have also taught KS3-KS5 in the UK and abroad during which I have been observed several times and demonstrated that I was outstanding. I have used various teaching aids ranging from pictures, flash cards, to a variety of IT techniques. I have also used peer interaction and assessment to develop learners. Teaching at university enabled me to teach presentation skills. This has enabled me to do the same during training, coaching and mentoring sessions with colleagues. I have mentored a number of tutors. In my experience as a university lecturer I have used a variety of online platforms to teach students during the Covid-19 pandemic. I began my journey into English in 2002 when I did a BA (hons) in English at Demontfort university. Following this I did an MA in Children’s Literature in 2005 due to my immense love of reading. However, it was only when I landed a job at a resources centre that I decided to specialize in teaching and so I did a PGCE in education and an MA in English language teaching both in 2007-2009. I absolutely love teaching since then - as cliche as it sounds it is truly my passion and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I love my students and to see them excel truly makes me content. I’ve been told that I have a gift for building a rapport with learners and I to feel this is something that comes naturally to me because as a student I myself struggled with being misunderstood and branded as a ‘bad student’. I feel as a result I can relate to students and their struggles more easily. I’m also very patient and an excellent listener.

Hello! I am a postgraduate researcher in Biotechnology with a strong academic foundation that includes a BSc, Honours degree, and an MSc currently in its final stages. From early in my academic journey, I developed a passion not only for scientific inquiry but also for teaching and knowledge-sharing. My long-term goal is to contribute meaningfully to academia as a lecturer and researcher, and tutoring has been a natural and fulfilling part of that path. As a tutor, I bring a patient, structured, and empathetic approach to learning. I understand that students come from diverse backgrounds and often face anxiety, self-doubt, or gaps in foundational knowledge — challenges I help them navigate with clarity and confidence. I focus on building conceptual understanding rather than memorization, empowering students to think critically and apply scientific principles independently. My experience includes online tutoring, academic writing support, and guiding students through complex biological concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging. I value consistency, clear communication, and adaptability, tailoring my teaching style to suit each student’s learning needs. Above all, I aim to create a supportive learning environment where students feel capable, respected, and motivated to reach their academic potential. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, with majors in Microbiology and Biochemistry, completed in 2020. I later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology in 2022, which strengthened my foundation in applied biotechnology, laboratory research, and scientific analysis. I am currently completing a Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology, with research-based training in experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific writing. In addition, I obtained a Tutor Training Certificate from the University of Johannesburg during my tutoring tenure (2024–2025), where I tutored Microbiology, gaining formal training in effective teaching, student support, and academic facilitation.