Blanche Girouard - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

I taught Religious Studies and Philosophy at North London Collegiate School for four years and English Language and Literature at the International School of Ouagadougou for one year. I have taught GCSE, A'Level, IB and AP and also have a CELTA qualification (for teaching English as a Foreign Language). I will be going back to teaching Religious Studies and Philosophy at St. Paul's Girls' School from September

Recent Keystone Work:

AS/A2 R.S. and Ethics: AS R.S. and Ethics (Started: February 2011)

AS/A2 R.S. and Ethics: A2 R.S. and Ethics (Started: April 2011)

13+ English: 13+ English (Started: April 2011)

GCSE History, GCSE R.S.: GCSE History and RS (Started: May 2011)

11+ English: 11+ English and verbal reasoning (Started: June 2011)

AS/A2 R.S. and Ethics: AS Religious Studies help needed (Started: December 2011)

13+ R.S.: R.S for Common Entrance (Started: February 2012)

AS/A2 R.S. and Ethics: Religious Studies A2 homeschooling (Started: March 2012)

Biography

I was educated at Kensington Prep and St. Paul's Girls School. After getting straight As at GCSE (the A* didn't exist when I took them!) and A' Level and finishing my schooldays as Head Girl, I went on to read Classics at Magdalen College, Oxford, changing to Theology after Mods. My first career was in the Prison Service. Next I became a barrister, then worked in a children's home and finally started a career as a teacher. More recently, I have been dipping my toe into journalism and writing, which combine well with my tutoring.

Personal Approach

My aim is to help my students grow in confidence, so that they feel ready and able to face challenges ahead. In order to do this, I like to work closely with them, identifying their areas of weakness and helping them improve in these areas. I always enjoy getting to know my students and also enjoy talking to parents about their children. As a teacher it is wonderful to be able to focus on students individually and very rewarding to see what a difference it can make.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I'm discovered a penchant for oral history and interviewing. When I was in Africa I interviewed 26 missionaries and their children. I'm currently trying to find a publisher for those interviews and am also interviewing stallholders and buyers at Portobello Market. When I'm not working, I love walking, going to museums (particularly the V and A) and watching films. I'm also passionate about musical theatre.

Testimonials

21/11/2011: We are extremely happy with Blanche. She is the best tutor we have had; very competent, professional and a great person. It is such a relief to have her tutoring our son (Mother of 11+ student)

17/10/2011: “Blanche really was a huge help” (Mother of R.S and Ethics A2 Student)

17/10/2011: “Really, really excellent!” (Mother of GCSE student, History & R.S)

26/07/2011: “We much enjoyed meeting Blanche, she was delightful” (mother of A-level student, R.S. & Ethics)

I used to tutor students for GCSE when I was doing A Levels myself. I also tutored adults and children in English Language, when living in Ouagadougou.

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