Maria

Qualified Teacher | Examiner | MA Classics/Modern Languages

Bonjour! I’m Maria, a passionate GCSE French educator with over 3,000 teaching sessions and extensive expertise in AQA curriculum standards. With degrees from the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London, I specialise in French, combining my examiner insight and academic achievements to help students excel in GCSE exams and develop strong linguistic and cultural fluency.

Teaches:GCSE French IGCSE French IB French A-Level French

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Qualifications

International Baccalaureate:Qualified Online Teacher and AQA Examiner (Classics, English Language/Literature and French HL/SL)

A-Level:Qualified Online Teacher and AQA Examiner (Classics, English Language/Literature and French)

GCSE/IGCSE:Qualified Online Teacher and AQA Examiner (Classics, English Language/Literature and French)

Degree Qualifications:MA, Hons, Masters in Classics

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Our tutors go through a rigorous selection process, having been interviewed to assess their teaching skills and subject knowledge. They have extensive tutoring experience with a track record of success, helping students achieve their academic goals.

Tutoring Experience

Since 2016, I’ve taught over 3,000 classes, guiding GCSE French students to academic success. My experience includes preparing students for AQA exams with a focus on grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. I continuously update my strategies to meet curriculum changes and ensure students build confidence in both their linguistic abilities and cultural understanding.

Tutoring Approach

My GCSE French lessons are structured and goal-oriented. Each session includes a 15-minute interactive presentation on key topics like verb conjugation or exam strategies. Students practice for 10 minutes with personalised feedback, followed by a recap of essential points. Additional resources, such as vocabulary lists, quizzes, and free homework marking, ensure comprehensive language mastery and progress tracking.

Testimonials

"...she takes the time to help you as much as she can and is always willing to help even out of lesson time if needed. I can't recommend her enough!”

Widad, Student

"...she boosted my son's English level to as good as a native English speaker and he finally got an A* in IGCSE CIE English - First Language. My son couldn't have done it without Maria"

Daphne, parent of student from Hong Kong

"Maria has been an outstanding tutor for my daughter . My daughter was originally predicted a C in English Lit A Level and had very low self confidence partly due to her dyslexia . Maria firstly took stock of what was needed and identified areas to work on and then created a detailed and focused series of lessons . My daughter received homework and useful feedback and most importantly she loved her lessons. The result ? An A star in English lit and a daughter with so much increased confidence - honestly Maria was incredible throughout !"

Bethan, Parent from London