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Agata
My Qualifications
Durham University
English Literature
N/A (2015)
General Teaching Council (GTC)
QTS obtained through MA in English Philology
QTS (2009)
Jagiellonian University of Cracow, Poland
MA in English Philology with QTS
Very Good (2008)
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Information about Agata
I am a qualified English teacher with a PhD in English Literature from Durham University, an MA degree in English Philology and Qualified Teacher Status (English). Language has always fascinated me and imparting my knowledge to others has been a pleasure and a reward. I want to share my passion for English with my students to help them realize that learning a language is not only useful but great fun too! :)
I try to make my lessons really enjoyable and my aim is to always tailor my method to suit the student`s individual needs. In my language lessons I tend to focus on the student`s oral communication skills. I start each lesson by revising earlier material (usually through a communicative activity or an interactive one) and then I move on to new material. There is always plenty of speaking and while I let the student work out the rules of the language themselves (I am in favour of the inductive method), I am always on hand to help and to explain.
Availability: weekdays (10:00 am to 6:30 pm) and weekends (10:00 am to 6:30 pm) although if your availability falls outside these times please contact me anyway - I am sure we will be able to arrange something.
Willing to travel: 10 miles
Experience: I have recently completed a 12-month contract as an online English tutor at the Cracow University of Technology. From 2011 till 2020, I taught various modules in English Literature at Durham University (including Introduction to the Novel, Introduction to Drama, Introduction to Poetry, The English Language and Its History at Level 1, Critical Theory and Practice at Level 2 and Post-War Fiction and Poetry at Level 3). I am happy to provide university tuition for English Literature/English Studies.
My English as a Foreign Language teaching experience covers working for a variety of language schools both in the UK and abroad. I have worked with Studio Cambridge, EAC and Anglophiles Academic. I have also taught at three language schools in Poland. I have been teaching English on a one-to-one basis for sixteen years. I have ten years` experience of teaching online. I have prepared four students for their A-level examinations, which they passed with flying colours. I have also taught English to children and adults of all levels and with various difficulties (e.g. dyslexia).
A significant part of my language teaching experience is now also occupied by teaching Polish, which is very close to my heart. I have been teaching Polish to speakers of other languages (both adults and children) for the past ten years and I greatly enjoy teaching both online and face-to-face.
As well as a private tutor and university lecturer, I am a translator who is happy to provide interpreting and translation services.
DBS Check: Yes
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Feedback For Agata (3)
Anthony (Mr)
07/10/2021
Agata is a fantastic tutor, she has a massive depth of knowledge and immediately makes you feel that you are in good hands to learn the subject. All lessons are well planned and tailored to exactly where I need to be. The lessons are relaxed and enjoyable, I would highly recommend Agata for Polish and English lessons.
Russell (Mr)
12/05/2016
Agata is a great tutor. Friendly, reliable, helpful and most of all patient. I`m enjoying every lesson and highly recommend to anyone looking to start learning Polish
Miriam (Miss)
20/11/2015
Friendly, helpful manner and competent
Tutors Response :
Thanks so much for your feedback, I really appreciate it and glad you`re happy with the tuition :-)
With best wishes,
Agata