Shalini K.

Hello, my name is Kirstie and I have been teaching for 20 years. I have spent time both in British secondary schools and in schools in Vietnam and Singapore. My main subject and passion is the study of History and I can teach this from Key Stage 3 all the way up to A-Level. My favourite period is the Tudors and I particularly enjoy the stories of the women of this time. I also tutor KS3 English and GCSE English Language and English Literature and am very familiar with AQA, Eduqas and Edexcel exam boards. I also have experience teaching Geography up to GCSE and find the two subjects actually quite complement each other with many of the themes over-lapping. I discovered a love for geography from my love of the great outdoors – I would often find myself on the top of a mountain admiring glacial landscapes and wondering how all the features were formed. This in turn links to my philosophy for education: I believe education should be a journey of discovery that allows the learner to move forwards with their knowledge and understanding of the world around them without putting them under so much pressure that they don’t enjoy it. I believe that effort is necessary in order to be successful, but that learning should not be a struggle or something that is dreaded. I am here to help students achieve their goals and become successful members of their community. In my spare time I enjoy running and drinking coffee with friends. I have 2 cats and have been married for almost 7 years. I am currently learning French in order to pursue my dream of moving to France to start a new life on the continent. As well as my degree in History and English and Literary Studies and my PGCE History, I have a TESOL certificate. I spent a month in Prague getting my TESOL and then taught ESL in Vietnam for 2 years. Outside of classroom education, I have my Lowland Leader award and spent 4 years running the Duke of Edinburgh award at my school.

I am a final year Space and planetary science PhD student between Imperial College London and The Natural History Museum. I work on exploration missions, testing instrumentation and developing software to explore Mars. My back ground is in Astrophysics and I am a huge lover of space! Alongside my studies I also love to paint and dance, and have been dancing since I was a kid! I have a Master’s degree in Physics with Astrophysics, with a strong background in Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Maths, and Computer Science. Over my university career I have tutored all of the above subject from primary to university level with great success and attainment in my students.

I’m currently a medical student and I really like passing my knowledge to young people and helping them achieve the goals that they want. I aspire to create a safe, friendly environment for students, where they can ask me for help whenever. With a deep passion for education, I strive to instil not only knowledge but also critical thinking skills and confidence in my students. I attended Southend High School for Girls and completed my GCSEs there. For A levels,I moved to Southend High School for Boys. Currently i am a medical student at the University of Nottingham. I have about a year of tutoring experience from beforehand, and i have worked at ExploreLearning for a few months.

About me: Nice to meet you! My name is Aoife. I am currently a Spanish and English tutor with almost two years of experience with GoStudent. I offer fun, personalised lessons for students of all backgrounds, levels, and ages. 😊 📚 Regarding Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate lessons: I am familiar with and have experience teaching the Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate curriculums. In our lessons we will cover the grammar, reading, and listening skills required for the exam. For Leaving Certificate students, there will also be an emphasis on oral skills and opinion-piece writing. Ultimately, all lessons are personalised to the needs and learning goals of each student. Educational Background / Qualifications: I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in education, focusing on Spanish and English as a second language. I recently completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, linguistics and TESOL. Throughout my time studying Spanish I have had the wonderful experience of living in Spain for two years. There, I had the opportunity to obtain a native-like grasp of the language and learn about the Spanish culture. Preferred Student Age Group: - Junior Certificate - 1st-3rd year (Spanish) - Leaving Certificate - TY-6th year (Spanish) - Adult (Spanish and English as a second language) Academic Background: Professional Master of Education in Spanish and TESOL (2023 - 2025) Language and Linguistic Studies (Erasmus) - University of Granada, Spain (2019 - 2020) Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and linguistics with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - University of Limerick, Ireland (2017 - 2021) - Graduated with a First Class Honours Relevant Work History: Language Tutor - GoStudent Jan 2022 - Present - Provide personalised online tutoring sessions in English and Spanish, catering to a diverse range of learners including young learners, adolescents, and adults. - Assess students' language proficiency and tailor lessons accordingly for beginner, Junior Cycle, and Leaving Certificate classes. - Foster students' confidence in the respective language while challenging their current understanding. - Provide comprehensive guidance and support to students throughout their exam preparation, for both oral and written state examinations. - Design and assign homework activities, including reading comprehensions and grammar worksheets. English Language Teacher - Ministerio de Educación, Spain Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 Chipiona, Andalucía, Spain - Delivered students’ English curricular studies through English, biology, mathematics, geography, history, and music classes. - Cultivated students' English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in individual and group settings. - Designed and executed engaging lesson activities aimed at enhancing overall English proficiency. - Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans and provide feedback on exam papers. English Tutor - Badajoz, Spain and Granada, Spain Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 - Provided English teaching and tutoring services to learners of all ages. - Determined students’ English level and and tailored classes according to their abilities. - Developed students’ English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. - Monitored students’ progress and provided helpful guidance. - Prepared students for Cambridge examinations. English Language Teacher - Ministerio de Educación, Spain Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain - Delivered English, history, geography, P.E., mathematics, and technology classes through English. - Developed engaging teaching materials including PowerPoint presentations, videos, and oral and written composition exercises to facilitate learning. - Delivered students’ assigned curricular studies, ensuring their progress and understanding of the subjects. - Worked with students to develop their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in individual and group settings. - Collaborated with colleagues to plan classes, deliver lessons, and correct exam papers.