Mr B.

Experienced secondary languages teacher with 17 years’ classroom experience.

• 14 years as Head of Modern Languages
• Successful Head of Department with excellent pass rates
• GCSE examiner experience
• Spanish and French from KS3 to KS5
• Extensive experience in curriculum design, sequencing and adaptation
• GCSE exam and speaking preparation
• Support with grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking
• Calm, supportive lessons tailored to each student

Whether you are building confidence, catching up or preparing for important exams, I offer friendly, focused support in Spanish and French. I work with students of all abilities and confidence levels, including those who feel anxious about languages or would benefit from focused one-to-one guidance.

A significant part of my work has involved designing and adapting language curricula for students with different starting points, abilities and learning needs. I am used to identifying gaps in knowledge, breaking difficult material into manageable steps and adjusting explanations, tasks and support so that students can make meaningful progress.

My lessons are therefore shaped around the individual rather than following a fixed programme. I can help students strengthen core grammar, improve speaking confidence, develop writing and comprehension skills, or prepare strategically for GCSE and A-level assessments.

My aim is to make languages feel more manageable and to help students understand not only what they need to do, but why. I provide clear explanations, practical strategies and focused support so that students can tackle difficult areas with greater confidence and independence.