Graduation in english
I’m an examiner for the GCSE exam boards. Plus, I’m a seasoned teacher and have also taught at colleges.
Since I’m a versatile teacher, I adopt different teaching methods based on what a student needs such as The Direct Method, The Grammar Translation Method, The Audio Lingual Method, The Structural Approach, and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). I’m well-versed in the IB curriculum too.
Frederick is an excellent teacher! He provides both a great mix of listening, speaking and practical learning activities. As a student, you feel pushed to learn, try out new methods, and gain valuable feedback for improvement.
Frederick has an incredible gift for teaching. His classes seem like play but there is a lot of serious learning too. I was already an advanced student, but I learned something from every session.
Frederick is a calm and thoughtful tutor who really cares about his pupils. He helped me through my final IB exams and I would highly recommend it!
BSc in English
In my three years of teaching, I've offered academic coaching to students. This has taught me the value of individualized approaches. A significant aspect of my role is maintaining open lines of communication with parents. This allows us to collaborate effectively, ensuring the student receives consistent guidance both at school and home. Together, we discuss the student's progress, identifying areas of improvement, and celebrating achievements. My students feel supported every step of the way.
Understanding that every student comes with their own set of challenges, I focus on addressing motivational hurdles. It's not just about teaching English; it's about inspiring a love for the language. I believe in celebrating small wins, which play a crucial role in building a student’s confidence. Using customized techniques, I encourage students to believe in their potential, and guide them in overcoming any academic challenges. By setting achievable goals, I help them relate their progress to their larger goals.
Gemma is very cheerful, and her lessons are productive. She is a very experienced, helpful, and caring teacher. I am so lucky to have met Gemma. English is now my fav subject, all thanks to Gemma. Thanks a bunch!
Gemma breathes life into English and makes me appreciate the subject. No other tutor has been able to do so. I think it is mostly due to her exercises and feedback.
Bachelors in English
During my two years of teaching, I've developed an art of tutoring session management. I believe that a well-structured session sets the tone for effective learning. My exposure to diverse groups of students has given me the necessary skills to handle different personalities. I'm confident that students who choose to work with me will benefit from this teaching approach, ensuring a productive and rewarding learning.
Clear communication is crucial in my tutoring approach. I adopt a student-centered approach. This means that the individual goals, needs, and strengths of each student are at the forefront of every lesson plan I create. By focusing on the student's perspective and adapting accordingly, I strive to make lessons both interesting and relevant. By combining clear communication with a student-centric method, I provide a learning experience that is both effective and enjoyable.
Mr. Holden is an educated fellow who knows IB curriculum and english perfectly. This makes me confident in learning from him. Not only this, Holden’s study materials are also incredibly helpful. I wish he had more free time so I could book more sessions.
I hired Holden for my son and he’s only impressed me with his vast knowledge. If your child is struggling with English as well, I recommend Holden.
Holden sometimes focuses too much on me rather than the subject.