Teaching Experience

I have over thirty years teaching experience, during which time I have had the opportunity to develop many different teaching styles, whilst keeping thoroughly abreast of technological advances in recent years, the latest of which being the exciting world of AI which, as long as it is used judiciously, can tailor tasks for the individual within seconds. I am also thoroughly acquainted with the new specifications for all the main examination boards and am a real expert in Edexcel and AQA A Level, GCSE and iGCSE. Latterly I’ve also been involved with exam preparation towards Scottish Highers. I have also been excited to help students embarking on the new 2024 specifications with their highly engaging content which is more relevant than ever to today’s youngsters.

Tutoring Approach

Now is the time to get ahead of the game with some tuition, in terms of being really match fit to put yourself across in the best possible light in your GCSE and A Level exams. However you learn best, I’ll spot it quickly and adapt my teaching to create stimulating and fun lessons, tailor made for you! In between lessons I shall be sending you links to additional online resources as appropriate, to top up your knowledge and work on weaker areas in your own time. I’ll mark your work, conventional script or online, giving you clear concise feedback on how you can improve and really stand out from the crowd! I’m also happy to receive audio files to give feedback on your speaking and / or do so face to face.

As an adult learner, you may well be excitedly looking ahead to a long awaited holiday and topping up your speaking skills could be just what you need right now so you’re well equipped in all those real life situations abroad like hotels, shopping and restaurants.For those of you in search of an academic qualification, I can train you up in all the skill areas for A1 and beyond via the Goethe Institut Zertifikat and Institut Français Delf exams.

Reviews (13)

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HarjinderFirst Tutors

Catherine has quickly established a way of working with my son and the improvement and confidence in his Spanish/German is significant .

NicolaFirst Tutors

Catherine is so lovely, friendly, patient and most of all is really helping our son with his GCSE revision. He is making great progress and is feeling much more confident, which is what we needed from these lessons. The process has been so smooth and easy. Thank you so much!

AndrewFirst Tutors

I have been learning German with Catherine for a few months now. I had some basic prior knowledge, and Catherine quickly knew where to pitch lessons, so they were challenging but not frustrating. She also quickly got a feel for how I learn best. For me personally, that is a mixture of conversational (i.e. comprehension and practice) and more structured exercises (eg grammatical points), always in a relaxed and engaging manner. I initially wanted to prepare for a trip to Germany, but now want to continue towards language qualifications with Catherine's help.

MaryFirst Tutors

I have no hesitation in recommending Catherine who has been tutoring my son for several months. Catherine has a great teaching style; she is approachable, professional and knowledgeable. It is clear that she is up to date with the current GCSE syllabus and is keen for her students to perform well. I have no doubt that she is improving my (reluctant) son’s grasp of German.

TessaFirst Tutors

Catherine has been tutoring me in Spanish for a couple of months now and I have found her to be a great teacher. I felt nervous to start with but she's made the lessons fun and interesting and has created an environment where it's okay to make mistakes and just have a go! She has tailored the lessons to my interests and is flexible in focusing on different areas of learning where needed. I would highly recommend Catherine to other language learners.

MahaFirst Tutors

Catherine has been tutoring my daughter for a few weeks now and I have already seen an improvement in her school work and knowledge of Spanish and she is much more confident in her Spanish ability. She adapts the work to her level and always makes an effort to create a lesson using topics that she needs improvement in. He enjoys her lessons and looks forward to his next session.

Tutor response

Many thanks

EchoFirst Tutors

my son said that she is the best language teacher he has ever had, she is patient and understanding towards my son's lack of german skills and the fact that he is behind.

AndreaFirst Tutors

We have found Catherine reliable and very organised from the outset. She is very thorough in her explanations and very enthusiastic.

MaggieFirst Tutors

Catherine is providing the right level of tutoring for my son who is taking his german A level in spring, building his confidence and providing the right level of challenge and help for his specific curriculum. Catherine is experienced and my son is feeling the benefit of the sessions after a few weeks. Thank you

AnfanFirst Tutors

An excellent teacher! Clear and effective! Thank you!

AntjeFirst Tutors

Catherine was very professional and organised. She engaged well with my son and was very knowledgeable in German A level. Thanks a lot

CaroleFirst Tutors

I'm really enjoying my French lessons with Catherine. She takes great care to understand a learner's objectives and tailors the lessons accordingly. The professional result is the perfect mix of practical use of the language combined with the necessary grammar to make it correct. Exactly what I'm after! I highly recommend Catherine.

NeilFirst Tutors

Catherine is an experienced teacher which shows in her professional and effective approach to the lessons. I am really enjoying learning German.

Tutor Profile

Catherine

Catherine

Teaching Experience

Tutoring Approach

Qualifications

PGCE

BA (Hons) German and French

Reviews (13)