Rob

Following a successful twelve year career in professional services in London, I changed direction and became a qualified secondary teacher in Spanish (and French) and now teach Spanish at all levels, including A Level and IB.

I was born in Spain and grew up in various parts of the country having been educated there until the age of 10, a which point I went to boarding school in the UK, so my passion spreads far beyond the language elements to include all manner of social and cultural interests. My Spanish accent is central Castilian (not Andalucian).

I am a keen sportsman (particularly rugby) and enjoy the casual distractions in life such as eating out, a fine glass of wine and catching up with old friends and new.

Tutoring Experience

January 2016 to date: Spanish Teacher, Independent Secondary School (Oxfordshire)

• IGCSE, A Level (AQA board) and IB (ab Initio, Standard and Higher Levels)

June 2013 – January 2016: Spanish and French teacher, Independent School, ages 11-18 (Kent)

• Modern Foreign Languages teacher of KS3 to KS5 (Spanish and French, GCSE and A Level [AQA])
• Pastoral Tutor (Years 7 and 8)
• Boarding out-tutor (Junior years)
• Sports coach (u18 Girls 7s, u15A boys' rugby, hockey and tennis)
• Careers and interview advice to university applicants and school leavers
• School trip leader (Martinique and Paris)

1997 - 2001: Language Assistant, Peter Symonds College (Winchester)

Tutoring Approach

My style is friendly, approachable, down-to-earth and easy going whilst generating an interest in the language by introducing current cultural content. I am adept at gaging the strengths and weaknesses of students and applying the necessary tools to develop and support a range of capabilities. I have a proven track record of success in the demands for GCSE, AS/A Level and IB.