Thomas C.
Private tutor in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Education
University of Oxford, MA (Oxon.), 2018 University of Oxford, BA (Hons.) Oriental Studies (Chinese), 2012 Inlingua Cheltenham, Trinity Cert. TESOL (with merit), 2007 Wycliffe College, A-Levels in: Japanese (A), Spanish (A), Maths (A), Physics (A), 2007 GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, Japanese, History, Geography, Religious Studies and Citizenship (all at grade A or A*), 2005
Experience
I am an experienced teacher across a range of subjects, teaching students of all ages and abilities in a variety of group and one-to-one settings. For the last three years, I have taught students at all levels of the English national curriculum, as well as adult learners, in London. I am fully qualified as a teacher of EFL, having received the Trinity Cert. TESOL after finishing school. I have taught English as a foreign language in schools in both the UK and abroad. I started teaching privately in my second year at university and currently teach Mandarin and Japanese to primary, secondary and adult-learner students. As of this year, my students have achieved 100% A/A* grades in British GCSE and A Level exams. I have considerable experience devising and implementing my own syllabi (something I also greatly enjoy!) to cater for the diverse needs of my students - particularly younger learners. I have developed my own games and programmes of study for teaching East Asian languages to young children. I have very recently moved to Amsterdam and am keen to begin finding new students locally!
Availability
Weekdays at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
A considerable amount of my spare time is devoted to walking, and when possible, hiking. I enjoy travel, and try to get away each year for as much of the summer as I can afford. Since beginning to study Japanese at 14 and Chinese at 16, I have maintained a keen interest in East Asian languages and culture. I practise Chinese calligraphy to expand my vocabulary, and also use calligraphy in my lessons occasionally. I love tea, in all it's forms, and love everything related to tea. I also enjoy East Asian cooking, just cooking in general. And reading!
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