Kelly Simkins's Tutor Profile, Auckland English tutor, Auckland Media Studies tutor

English
Secondary - $25.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 1 - $25.00 p.h.
NCEA Level 3 - $25.00 p.h.

Media Studies
Secondary - $25.00 p.h.

Personal Description: I am a 25yo female university student. I have a degree in Journalism and Media Studies and I have almost completed a Graduate Diploma in English Literature. I am also starting a teaching qualification in July so I am really interested in helping young people learn and get excited about books!

I am looking for a couple of students to tutor on an ongoing basis but can also help students on a more casual basis.

Tutoring Experience: I have experience in tutoring secondary English: poetry, creative writing skills, essay writing skills, film, short stories, novels.

Tutoring Approach: I can tutor students on an ongoing basis or one-off

Often the first session is mostly about getting an idea about what the student needs help with and making a plan of attack. Tutorials will be planned to a degree, with material to be explained given to me in advance. For example, if there is a book I need to read/a film I need to watch in order to teach effectively.

I can also help students with general writing skills/poetry and short story comprehension, or assignments that need to be done.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Communcation major in Journalism and Media Studies (Massey University)
• Graduate Diploma in English Literature (University of Auckland)
• Starting Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching (AUT - July 2010)

Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
References Available: Yes
Clearance Certificate: No

Date Registered:	28/05/2010
Date Last Logged In:	22/08/2010
Total Amount Of Feedback:	2
Total Positive Feedback:	2     Av. 5.00/5.00

From Louise (5/5): kelly responded to my initial email very quickly and all contact has been very professional.
She has tutored William 3 times so far and she seems to have a natural ability to teach clearly and with enthusiasm.
William is enjoying the tutorials and finding them helpful despite being in a subject he does not enjoy very much.

From Rosie (5/5): Kelly has been very reliable, motivated, comes to each session prepared and makes full use of the time. There have only been two sessions thus far but I'm happy with how the lessons are going.