Emily Parnell

Graduate from the Sorbonne with a Masters in Secondary Education, following a degree in French & English Literature, from the University of Edinburgh, I am a fully qualified English teacher, licensed to work in national education settings in both France and England. However my teaching experience has been wildly varied, from teaching university students to street children and refugees, I have experienced a range of different students with diverse needs.

I have had experience with the International Baccalaureate, the French Baccalaureate and Brevet and iGCSEs.

Unlike teaching a collective group in the classroom to the standards set by the school and the country, private tutoring can address the specific needs, interests and direction of my individual students.
My work as a private tutor means fully tailoring my classes to your needs, following an individual assessment.

The content of my language classes is as varied as the scope of the English language! Although I love working on Literature, English is of course used in all manner of contexts. I enjoy teaching classes based around content that touches upon pressing issues in our international, national and local societies, which we can use to practise different language skills.

I especially love controversial topics that can stimulate interesting debate and discussion, teaching students to grapple with the nuances of vocabulary as well as express ideas diplomatically.

Building enthusiasm for the subject by using different materials and approaches is important to me. Content will always be tailored to the age, interests and ability of the individual.

As the primary purpose of language is communication and self expression, my aim is to build confidence in these areas whilst still adhering to high standards of grammar, vocabulary, delivery and structure. I like to remove the millstone of exam pressure and help students find their own love and respect for the subject through both the material and a pride in their own work and observations.

Thank you for taking an interest in my profile. I look forward to hearing from you.