Joseph Markham - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

Summer 2007- Bury Language School;

Activity Leader/Teacher

Summer 2008- B.L.S;

Administrator/ Teacher

Summer 2009- B.L.S;

Administrator/ Teacher

Summer 2010- B.L.S;

Administrator/ Teacher

During these periods, I taught a full range of ages and levels, children and adults.

October- April 2009-2010- Collège Marie Curie, Bernay. Language Assistant.

During this period, I taught students between the ages of 11-14.

August 2010-July 2011- Malvern House,

London. Teacher.

During this period, I worked full time in one of the most well-respected language schools in the country teaching every level of English from Beginner to IELTS.

I am CELTA qualified (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) and have considerable experience tutoring both adults and young learners.

Recent Keystone Work:

English as a Foreign Language (EFL): IELTS and English as a Foreign Language training (Started: June 2011)

GCSE English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Middle Years (Year 6 - 9) English: English Language development for A level re-take student (Started: August 2011)

English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Primary (Year 3 - 6) English: EFL / English support for Spanish family (Started: September 2011)

AS/A2 English : A level English (Started: September 2011)

GCSE English: English for 16 year old Russian boy (Started: October 2011)

English as a Foreign Language (EFL), Early Years (Reception - Year 3) Literacy: EFL and homework help for two Spanish boys (Started: November 2011)

Essay Writing, GCSE English: GCSE English combined with essay writing for A level Humanities subjects (Started: November 2011)

Middle Years (Year 6 - 9) English: English composition and comprehension (Started: November 2011)

English as a Foreign Language (EFL): Business English lessons (Started: January 2012)

Biography

I read English Language and Literature at Oriel College, Oxford. I was awarded an Exhibitionship for academic excellence in my first year, and granted Scholar status by the University in my second year.

I hold a Cambridge ELTA qualification in teaching English as a secondary or additional language and I have experience in tutoring English with all levels and ages, including students with learning difficulties. I have taught English as a foreign language for over a year, including time spent teaching abroad in Normandy.

I also have strong links to St. Paul's and I am very familiar with the entrance requirements and interview process.

I am currently employed as a TEFL teacher with a major London language school.

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During my time at University, I won the O.U. Best Actor award and became president of the Oxford Revue with over-all responsibility for the sketch group's writing and production. I was also elected student representative for English at Oriel, and played in a number of sports teams.

Personal Approach

I think good tutoring is about developing clear learning objectives, and working hard to tailor tutes according to the particular needs and abilities of each client.

This often demands meticulous preparation, and a real appreciation of how your tutee learns best and what might possibly prevent them from reaching their full potential.

With these guidelines in place, tutees can relax and learn with confidence and efficiency.

What I do when I am not tutoring

When I am not tutoring, I spend my time writing and reading.

Testimonials

24/01/2012: We think Joe is great and is just what the girls need. I'm not sure of what he said or did to spur them into action, but thank goodness and well done him! (Mother of GCSE English students)

05/01/2012: The lesson with Joe went really well and we are happy to continue (Mother of Comprehension and Composition student)

05/01/2012: The sessions with Joe are going very well and being very fruitful (Father of EFL student)

21/12/2011: So far we are very pleased with Jo and how he interacts with our son.There seems to be a good connection between the two which always helps (Father of EFL student)

07/07/2011: “I am very happy with Joe and how things are progressing.” (Devika, mother of 8-year-old, English)

''Joseph is an enthusiastic teacher who quickly develops a rapport with students and staff alike. His thought, planning and execution of his lessons have gained him the respect of his students. What has most impressed is how Joseph adapts and creates learning materials to suit his audience, demonstrating a strong awareness of each individual student''- Ben Logan, Principal BLS English

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