We are in need of kind, engaging volunteers to tutor young people with serious mental or physical illnesses in A-level English
Run weekly 1-hour online tutoring sessions on helping a young person gain confidence in A level English.
- Make a Difference: Experience the satisfaction of helping young people overcome educational challenges during their recovery.
- Personal Connection: Build meaningful relationships with students and see the direct impact of your support.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the flexibility of tutoring on your own time, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
- Rewarding Experience: Gain fulfilment from watching your students grow and succeed academically.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a supportive community that values your contribution and dedication.
- Teaching Skills: Develop effective teaching strategies and techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Communication: Enhance your communication skills by working with students, families, and educational professionals.
- Adaptability: Learn to adapt your tutoring methods to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Patience and Empathy: Cultivate patience and empathy, essential qualities for supporting students facing health challenges.
- Subject Mastery: Deepen your knowledge in the subjects you tutor, reinforcing your own understanding and expertise.
- Problem-Solving: Improve your problem-solving skills by addressing the diverse challenges students may face in their education.
We need someone who can engage with young people in a positive and friendly way, helping them overcome their experiences and not feel defined by their illness. You would engage with a young person on a one-to-one basis to help them catch up on their studies, increase their confidence in their own skills, and have some fun with them to help them progress.
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