Elizabeth Glanville - Tutors - Keystone Tutors

Experience

Reception Class Teacher, Sept. 2008 - July 2010.

English language teacher, Autumn 2006 (Spain).

English language teacher, Summer 2006 (Ecuador).

I am very familiar with the government 'Letters and Sounds' phonics teaching programme and find it effective in the teaching of early reading, when used as a secondary support to the child's current situation. I would refer to this document as and when appropriate in the teaching of early reading.

Recent Keystone Work:

8+, 7+: 7+ preparation (Started: February 2011)

8+, 7+, Early Years (Reception - Year 3) Literacy, Early Years (Reception - Year 3) Numeracy: Support for nursery teacher's qualification (Started: March 2011)

8+, 7+: 7+ English (Started: May 2011)

8+, 7+: 7+ preparation (Started: August 2011)

Nursery / reception: Homeschooling twin boys of nursery age (Started: February 2012)

8+, 7+: 7+ preparation (Started: March 2012)

Early Years (Reception - Year 3) Literacy, Early Years (Reception - Year 3) Numeracy: reading and writing with girl of 4 (Started: March 2012)

Biography

I have been teaching (fully qualified) for three years, and am currently working as a primary school supply teacher. Prior to this I worked as a Reception Class Teacher years and a Nursery Teacher for a further year.

I studied History with Education at the University of Cambridge (Part I) and single honours History (part II). I hold a Primary PGCE from the University of London (Institute of Education). I have 'A' Levels in History, French and Biology and hold a range of GCSE qualifications.

Before undertaking my PGCE I spent time travelling and working abroad, in South America, France and Spain. I still travel regularly but enjoy short trips now as I am comitted to residing in London for at least another two or three years.

I have worked in a number of children's settings including a variety of types of schools, after school clubs, holiday clubs and play schemes. I am passionate about learning and enjoy supporting children as they develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

As well as teaching I write fiction, and am currently writing my fouth novel (whilst I continue to look for representation). I also write short stories and poetry, and am in the process of having two of my short stories published.

I am particualarly interested in the mental health and well-being of children, which is a central theme to my work. For this reason I am training in Psychotherapy as I want to work in an environment where I can ensure that I can take this into sufficient consideration whilst teaching. I believe I would be able to provide this approach to teaching and learning through working with children on a one to one basis with Keystone Tutors.

Personal Approach

Appropriate praise and encouragement are tantamount to a child's development in order to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem, and thus aid the progression of their learning. For this reason I always ensure that I value each child as an individual and take their differing needs and requirements into consideration. Within the classroom I aim to personalise learning as much as possible, and now I look forward to having greater opportunities to work in this way through tutoring.

What I do when I am not tutoring

I am working as a supply teacher with Protocol Education, and currently having a temporary position in a Nursery Class in Hendon (3 days/week until Easter). I am also training in Psychotherapy and working on my writing (I am just starting work on my fourth novel whilst I continue to look for representation for my work).

Testimonials

18/04/2012: Beth has been wonderful, our daughter really enjoys her sessions with her (Mother of 4 year old student).

22/11/2011: Beth was very attentive, but firm and clear. We liked her manner, so much so my daughter has been asking when she is coming back (Mother of 6 year old English student)

17/10/2011: “I am very pleased to report that my daughter has passed her level 2 Childcare exams and would like to thank Elizabeth for all her help” (Father of Nursery Teac her Training Student)

17/10/2011: “Beth’s session went really well and my son really gets on well with her” (Mother of 6-year-old, Maths)

26/07/2011: “Our daughter really enjoyed her style and personality. She also felt the exercises were fun and not imposing (i.e. from formal books etc).” (Javier, father of 6-year-old, Maths)

07/07/2011: “According to my daughter her sessions with Elizabeth have been excellent.” (mother of girl doing nursery teacher training)

Passport: Keystone Tutors has a copy of Elizabeth Glanville's passport and therefore can confirm that Elizabeth Glanville is a UK / EU national or has the appropriate visa to be eligible to work in the UK.