I have been a learning coach and English teacher for over 17 years after receiving my CELTA certificate in 2004 and feel so lucky that I am doing what I love; supporting learners as they follow their dreams and achieve their goals. I am a language learner and so know the difficulties as well as the many benefits that learning a language can bring. I have coached many people of all ages and abilities from all over the world with their general English, exam preparation, academic and business English presentation delivery, academic assignments and editing of dissertations. I have seen those I have supported grow both their English and their confidence. Seeing these learners progress as they have, has been a source of great satisfaction, pride and joy for me as they have told me that I have helped them to succeed in their life by giving them the educational tools to create the life they want for themselves. A learning coach shows you how to learn so if you have any blocks with the learning process and find that the information you are learning is just not staying with you, then I can share creative ways with you to tap into different parts of your brain and show you that learning can be enjoyable as well as productive, maximising your potential to fulfill your goals. All coaching sessions are on a one to one basis and are created specifically with you in mind. They are held in my private classroom in Westbourne in Bournemouth. My classroom is within easy reach of a bus stop and has a wide range of resources and materials and comes fully equipped with a whiteboard. Prices are per hour per person and include all preparation and feedback outside of our time together. Payment is to be paid before the coaching sessions commence and the payment method is Paypal or through your bank with my IBAN number. There is also the option of online coaching sessions through Zoom and if you know others who wish to join you , there is the possibility of group sessions with a maximum of 6 learners. Choosing this option reduces the individual cost for everyone and allows for more practice with speaking exams where you need to practise with a partner. Zoom breakout rooms will be used to create a classroom environment. There is a 24 hour cancellation policy and discounts are available for those who would like to make a block booking of coaching sessions. I am really looking forward to meeting you and supporting you as you achieve your ambitions and take the steps you want to take to create a successful life for yourself. The price list for all the services that SSG Scholastic Support And Guidance provides-
Cambridge English Exams preparation, coaching and support. I can help you prepare for all aspects of these exams so that nothing surprises you when you go into the exam and you feel confident and ready for it. With all these exams we can cover all the skills you need or we can focus on one skill in particular. IELTS preparation and support- £25 an hour
CAE preparation and support - £25 an hour
FCE preparation and support- £25 an hour
PET preparation and support- £25 an hour
TOEIC preparation and support- £25 an hour
Mock IELTS Speaking test- £25
This is a chance for you to know exactly what the IELTS speaking test is like. All 3 parts are covered and a band given. There will be feedback and tips on how to get a higher band. It is advised to take this mock test a minimum of 2 weeks before your actual test so that you can have time to put the tips and suggestions after this test into practice. Academic English for university coaching sessions -£25 an hour-
Guidance and support on how to do research, paraphrase, reference your academic assignments correctly and how to meet all the requirements expected of you. For some nationalities this will be their first experience of paraphrasing and referencing. Academic mentoring and support -£20 an hour -
I will help you manage your time better so you can confidently meet your assignment deadlines by working with you to create a realistic study plan that works for you. I will also support you with looking at stress management techniques so that your time at university is both productive and enjoyable. How to write really good academic assignments- £25 an hour-
I'll share with you fantastic tips to make your writing engaging, have great content and meet all the criteria expected of you from your lecturers. We will look at the brief of your assignment together, make sure you know exactly what is required of you then we will break the assignment down into manageable chunks. I will then guide you through the whole writing process. Dissertation and final research project support- £25 an hour. I have supported many students throughout all stages of their dissertation and can guide you through the whole dissertation process from deciding your aims for your dissertation to making decisions on whether to use qualitative or quantitative research methods to analysing your findings and looking at where your research project fills current research gaps. Dissertations can be very daunting and can put a lot of mental and emotional pressure on you. With my support and coaching you do not need to feel as if you are alone as along with your tutor's support and suggestions, I can help you move forward to the successful completion of your dissertation. Last minute dissertation check and edit- £30 an hour-
This is for when you have 2 or less days before the deadline for your dissertation. Business English- £25 an hour. I can support you with all aspects of business English from writing CVs to mock job interviews to telephone English and writing e-mails to suppliers. Hotel English- £25 an hour. For 7 years I worked in the hospitality industry as a general assistant in a hotel. I have trained a lot of people from all nationalities in hotel English and can support you as you learn all aspects of working in a hotel from taking telephone bookings to taking orders for the restaurant. GESE English- £20 an hour
GESE stands for Graded Examinations in Spoken English. This is an exam which is accepted as proof of your communicative abilities in English for immigration and visa purposes, for employment for study or leisure and allows you to record your progress from beginner to proficiency. It's also a really good way to show your level of English if you have difficulties with expressing yourself through written English. I have a lot of experience supporting learners with preparing for their GESE exam. I have worked with whole classes who have all passed and this was with a limited amount of time available. It's a really enjoyable exam to study for especially the topic part and together we'll make sure you are ready to go into that exam confident and smiling. GESE GRADES-
GESE 1-3= Beginner stage
GESE 4-6= Elementary stage
GESE 7-9= Intermediate stage
GESE 10-12= Advanced stage
General English
I will support you as you develop all aspects of general English from grammatical accuracy to developing your speaking skills. Together we will look at what interests you in life, be it music or science and technology or yoga and I will create a course specifically for you using up to date sources and authentic texts such as news articles and reports to keep you engaged. At the moment I am working with a sommelier and all the sessions are centred around this topic. Creating a course that is specifically designed for you is an enjoyable way to learn as it is an alternative to the traditional English language course books that are often used to support learners with their English. You also have input in what you learn so there is the real emphasis on the learner contributing significantly to the learning process rather than being a passive learner as they take responsibility for their learning.This is a much more effective way to learn as your brain is more engaged and so what you learn stays with you longer. There is also continuous feedback and opportunities for reflection so learning in this way keeps you more motivated. For those who prefer a more traditional approach, I have a wide range of coursebooks and listening materials to meet your needs and together we will find a learning style that suits you and your personality. General English Writing support- £20 an hour-
I really enjoy supporting learners with the development of their writing skills. This is one skill which is often not given the time it deserves in English language teaching schools and is set instead as homework. I feel strongly that writing is a great way to practise your English. It is a safe way to experiment with more complex grammatical structures and use new vocabulary you may have just learned. Together we will work on your writing by looking at how to develop your writing and editing skills and you will do this by writing about a wide range of interesting subjects. I use a writing correction code so that you can be a more autonomous learner and see for yourself how you can improve your writing abilities in English. Writing in this way is an enjoyable process as you clearly see your progress while at the same time express yourself in English. I also have a lot of experience supporting learners with their writing skills that do not use the Roman script. I have worked extensively with Arabic learners, creating my own writing courses for them and have been invited by a British Council inspector to give workshops to other teachers to help them support Arabic learners with their writing skills too; an experience I thoroughly enjoyed. I can support you with all aspects of writing from basic handwriting skills to preparing you for any writing exams. General English- Pronunciation prescription- £20 an hour -
Just like a doctor gives you a prescription to make you feel better, I will give you a pronunciation prescription, something you can practise on a regular basis to make your pronunciation even better than it already is. Together we will look at typical pronunciation difficulties that your nationality might have and use creative fun ways such as poems and tongue twisters to develop your pronunciation and boost your confidence. General English- Developing your speaking skills- £20 an hour
I will support you as you develop your speaking skills so that you can talk about a wide range of topics with ease and confidence and set you speaking challenges to improve even more. General English- Developing your listening skills- £20 an hour
I will show you how to become a better listener by using a wide range of materials from listening to authentic recordings to understanding different regional accents and dialects from Scottish to Scouse and I will help you recognise different features of pronunciation such as connected speech and ellipsis to help you understand English when it is spoken quickly. When you are a better listener of English you become a better speaker of English too. General English- Developing your reading and vocabulary skills- £20 per hour
I will share tips and strategies with you to help you become a better reader of English. Reading is fantastic for widening your vocabulary and seeing vocabulary in context. It allows you to keep practising English in an enjoyable way . Using many different resources from personality quizzes to job advertisements, you will feel more confident with your reading skills in English.
