- Weekdays Availability: Flexible
- IB HOD
- IB School Teacher
Expert English language teacher and head of department, holds MA in International Education with 17+ years of teaching experience.
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Christina G.
Country: United States, Chicago
Tutor Bio
I am an experienced educator with 17 years of teaching experience in state and international schools (UK, NL, and UAE). My subject and passion, for which I am highly motivated, is English Language and Literature. I have enthusiasm and love for my subject and am keen to pass this on. My lessons make my students feel supported, valued, reliably informed, and inspired. I am currently completing freelance writing, editing, proofreading, and consultation for and creation of educational resources. I'm versatile, flexible & creative. My specialty is English Language and Literature, but I can provide for many subject areas. Tutor Introduction
Teaching Experience
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2021-Present @ Freelance Educator, Texas, USA
Freelance Writing, Proofreading and Tutoring
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2020-2021 @ Fairgreen International School, Dubai, U.A.E.
Head of Department
English Language and Literature (MYP and DP).
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2018-2020 @ Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, Dubai, U.A.E.
Deputy Leader of English Language and Literature
MYP and DP English A Teacher of English.
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2009-2018 @ The International School of The Hague, The Hague, The Netherlands
DP English A Subject Coordinator
MYP and DP English Language and Literature Subject Coordinator. MYP and DP English A Teacher of English. Mentor for Year 7, 8, 9, and 10 classes.
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2004-2009 @ Tonbridge Grammar School, Tonbridge, Kent, UK
Assistant Leader of 6/7/8 Mini-School
KS4 Co-Ordinator for GCSE English Teacher of English Language and Literature (KS3, KS4 Edexcel and AQA A, KS5 GCE Language and Literature and Literature) Form Tutor for Years 7 and classes
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2001 @ FLAG International Language School, Pavia, Italy
Foreign language Teacher
I taught both groups and individuals English grammar & language.
Education
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The University of Bath, UK
MA in International Education
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School of Education, University of Leicester, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education (English and Drama)
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The University of Leicester, UK, Università di Pavia, Italy
BA (Hons) Degree 2:1 in English and Italian (EU) with Erasmus year (2000-2001) in Italy
Teaching Skills
English Language A Language and Literature HL
English Language A Language and Literature SL
English Language A Literature HL
English Language A Literature SL
English Language B HL
English Language B SL
English Self Taught Language
Extended Essay (EE)
Individual Oral (IO)
Diploma Programme
Tutor Teaching Style
I am a committed team player. Collaborative planning, creation, sharing of resources, and productive discussion for and coordination of future initiatives, both within the English department and for schools or educational communities, enthuse me. I aim to look for solutions. I will support students facing challenges in their learning to help them work out ways to access material and build on their learning so that they can move forwards and upwards within my subject area. I like to make connections within and outside of the subject. Small achievements are just as significant as big end goals.
My starting point is introducing and sharing educational experiences with a student. I will encourage discussion around reading and writing interests, perhaps questions about challenges and successes within the particular subject area. I will also be interested to know the various curriculum courses covered so far in the student's learning journey and where they are studying or have studied. I would ask the student to complete a few short writing and reading challenges to gauge their competence and help me identify any needs they might have about the subject tutoring. I would also be keen to know from the student where within the subject they would like to focus their tutored additional study.
Tutor Reviews
Marie from Switzerland
We requested Christina because of her qualifications and experience (and her video) and judged that she would be a good fit for Owen's needs. This was confirmed during the 30-min session and we already have a clear plan on how she will be able to support Owen to improve his writing for IB (and university). Christina was very good at getting to understand Owen's strengths, weaknesses and preferences and suggesting ways to address the issues/habits he has developed. many thanks
Tutor Quote
Learning is a journey and I'm keen to offer support and guidance for future tutees as they navigate their way forwards in their learning of the subject of English Language and Literature. It's an exciting, useful subject with a strong foundation for all other subjects and I look forward to passing on my passion to others.
