I believe that any subject can be made enjoyable and interesting if the right approach is taken for a particular child’s needs. I have always thought that large classroom sizes can often reduce a child’s interest in the subject because concentration is easily lost. Being fearful of getting things wrong ultimately leads to disengagement with the subject so I hope to create an environment where mistakes are allowed to be made but we build on the knowledge gained from these mistakes. Practice always makes perfect which is why having a personal tutor is helpful because the child is able to make errors in an environment they feel safe in.

From a technical standpoint I understand the way in which examiners mark. Grades can often be improved when the student is taught techniques to keep them on the right side of the marker.

I have spent time living, working and travelling all over the world but have focussed these travels in Latin America in order to fully immerse myself in the language. As such, I am able to provide cultural context to the language that I teach and demonstrate to the child that learning these things is not ‘pointless’ but that there can be a tangible real-life benefit. Through teaching I want to inspire a sense of inquisitiveness. If you enjoy and understand a subject the grades will follow.