French tutor & more · Haringey
Isabelle
Native French and Spanish teacher (QTS) 15 years experience + personalised reports
French tutor & more · Haringey
Native French and Spanish teacher (QTS) 15 years experience + personalised reports
About
I am a qualified native teacher of French and Spanish. My PGCE has enabled me to work in various secondary schools and colleges in the UK.
I am flexible, generous with my time, responsive and genuinely care about positive outcome for all students.
I am highly experienced in various exams boards: AQA/ Edexcel/ CIE (GCSE IGCSE, A level), 13+ Common Entrance (ISEB) and scholarship (Harrow, Winchester, Radley)
I have a life long interest in linguistics and studied this in depth as part of my English and Spanish degree at the university of Poitiers, as well as the Diploma in Translation.
During my lessons, I focus on speaking in order to quickly improve Listening and Oral skills. I believe that learning needs to be achievable in order to increase confidence, this is especially true at the beginning of the tuition when I try to pitch the activities at the right level, before extending the student's further. .
I am often told that am kind and patient- I do believe these are necessary qualities as a tutor to create a trusting relationship with a young person.
Progress will happen quickly as I know how to apply recognized teaching methods.
I have a particular interest in grammar and ensure that clear and simplified explanations are followed by achievable independent practice.
After the lesson, I send the main exercise(s) completed by the student alongside useful annotations, which can be kept for exam revisions.
This is accompanied by a personalised report after each class including homework to consolidate any weak area highlighted during the lesson. This is very much appreciated by parents and students, creating a thread between lessons.
In addition, I teach overseas students online (East Asia) to prepare them in advance for UK entry level tests/ achieve minimum required level in language proficiency or students attending international schools overseas who are sitting IGCSE following the British Curriculum.
I also have extensive experience and proven track record of preparing students as External Candidates. Please contact me to discuss this option, I am committed to the success of my students.
I also teach adults learners, focus can be made on the skills that you wish to improve (speaking, listening), lessons are fun and relaxed. A list of vocabulary covered in the lesson is sent after each lesson.
I take pride in my work and have excellent relationships with parents and students alike. I offer flexibility whenever possible and respond quickly to messages. 24 hour notice of cancellation required.
£40–£42/hr · 2 subjects · 10 levels
Subjects & pricing
Languages
- French Native
- Spanish Fluent
Qualifications
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Modern Foreign Languages Certificate checked · Middlesex University · Pass · 2010 Middlesex University · Pass · 2010 Certificate checked
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- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Victor
Very happy with the tuition that Isabelle provided. My daughter was predicted a 5 for French and on result day she achieved a 7! Highly recommend!
- Apr 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
Ruth
- May 2024 ·imported from First Tutors
Jo
Isabelle is an excellent tutor. She tutored my child in the 3 months to her French GCSE speaking exams, she engaged well with my child and her lessons are interactive. She made a difference in a short time especially in pronouncing of word, tenses and other areas. Her lessons are well prepared and focused on areas that need improvement, she gives homework and feedback. I really recommend her.
- Dec 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
David
Thorough and patient. And on top of that, she gives written feedback and help in preparation for the next lesson. Simply brilliant.
- Sept 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
Louise
Isabelle tutored my child for her frebch gcse. She got a 9. We are thrilled. Isabelle was reliable, kind, patient & knowledgeable.
- Sept 2022 ·imported from First Tutors
Komy
Isabelle has really help my son for his gcse. Her lessons are well planned and structured to get the best outcome . My son had a poor interest in French and struggled but Isabelle has worked hard to keep him motivated and achieve better grades and understanding of spoken and written French . I highly recommend her for French tuition. She also has kept in touch with excellent feedback and always available for a catch up when required.
- Jul 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Kate
Isabelle has been a wonderful help to my daughter. We wanted someone to help my daughter practise her conversational French because there is little emphasis on this at school. Isabelle has given my daughter more confidence and has helped her revise tenses and verb endings, giving her more flexibility when she is speaking. Isabelle is clear, friendly, well-organised and adaptable - she certainly created something bespoke for us!
- Jun 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
Esra
Isabelle is an excellent tutor. She is well prepared, gives detailed feedback after each session and sets fun, brief homework in-between lessons. She has got to know my 8 year old son well and engages him using methods that he enjoys. My son enjoys her lessons a lot and he grew in confidence speaking French.
- Jan 2020 ·imported from First Tutors
Yuan Linda
Isabelle is a lovely tutor. She is very responsible and always turn up on time. She prepares each lesson carefully in order to teach well structured lessons. I would strongly recommend this friendly tutor.
- Sept 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Teresa
We needed a Spanish crash course for my son at the end of summer to revise and fill in gaps of knowledge ahead of a school exam. Isabelle tutored my son via [contact details hidden — unlock to view] and was extremely flexible with times and worked around our rather busy schedule. She tailored the lessons to my son's requirements and brought him up to speed in everything he needed to know, ensuring he passed his exam with flying colours! I would highly recommend Isabelle.
- May 2019 ·imported from First Tutors
Natalija
Isabelle singlehandedly saved my son from GCSE French and Spanish disaster. We only had a few weeks to exams, and Isabelles kindness and patience are exactly what he needed to rebuild his confidence in these languages. Isabelle prepared the lessons, re-taught the basics of grammar, extended his vocabulary, and followed up afterwards. My son has learning needs, but Isabelle is such a proficient teacher and exceptionally understanding that she worked him up to a level where he will certainly be able to produce his personal best - that is exactly what we had hoped for. I would highly recommend Isabelle to anyone struggling with French and/or Spanish GCSE. First class!
- Dec 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Giulia
Isabelle's lessons are fun and interesting, we play games (which we love), she is very flexible and patient. We really enjoy learning French with her!
- Jan 2017 ·imported from First Tutors
Clare
Isabelle has been tutoring my son in year 11 since September. In addition to being very kind, energetic and reliable, Isabelle is a patient and very knowledgeable tutor. My son's confidence in speaking and writing French has improved significantly since he has been working with Isabelle and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her as a tutor.