English for Speakers of Other Languages/General English

A native English speaker, with more than half a century of experience using the language as a writer, editor, and actor. An experienced communicator and entertainer possessed of boundless enthusiasm and the belief that fun aids student engagement and learning retention. A qualified and experienced ESOL Tutor - patient, considerate, skilled, accomplished, and with a proven track record in developing strong and supportive relationships with students and colleagues alike. Flexible and adaptable in methodology, with the personal strength to both offer and receive constructive feedback; holding the view that teachers, as well as students, should learn and develop as they proceed.