Josna B.
Private tutor in Strasbourg, France
Education
UNITED KINGDOM - NATIVE SPEAKER AND WRITER - University of Warwick - English literature with an Intercalated Year Abroad (BA) - awarded 2:1 (Upper Division)
Experience
As a Native English from the United Kingdom, with in-depth knowledge and experience in using the English language within a university environment, I can appreciate what is needed to produce excellent, persuasive and articulate writing. Having also extensively traveled abroad and lived in four countries outside of the UK, with university experience in Germany, I can also appreciate the difficulties of communicating in a second, third or fourth language. I can help you with proof reading essays, teaching you effective and persuasive writing techniques for whatever form of oral/ written communication you are using. I can also tutor in English literature and theory (not necessarily just English writers but literature translated from around the world into English). I have basic knowledge of some statistical, scientific, social science and other arts and humanities subjects so am happy to read work from a variety of subjects. EDUCATION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE + LITERATURE KNOWLEDGE: 09/2014 – 06/2018 University of Warwick, UK (Department for Comparative and Literary studies): • Development of written and oral communication skills, regular 2500-5000 word assessments through essays and exams. • Study of advanced grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and language development and transnationality. • Research and analysis of wide-ranging relevant socio-economic, political and environmental influences. • Presentations to peers and professors of researched work. • Engagement with lengthy, complex written material under time constrictions. • Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL): • Climate Change and Sustainability modules: interdisciplinary evaluation of approaches to local and international sustainable development through public policy, economics, business and scientific analysis. 09/2016 – 07/2017 Erasmus + Year Abroad, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany • University-wide departmental study: Macro-Micro Economics, Corp Communications, PR, and Marketing History, international political theory and literature, Human rights law and Berlin cultural modules. • Studying English language, literature and culture through an international perspective. PROOF READING/ COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 04/2018 Proof-reading Sciences Po, Paris Masters applications for non-native English speakers: paragraphing, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation. 04/2017 – present UNICEF Berlin International Team, Germany • Continued ‘On-call’ for writing and editing of English publicity and marketing material • Culminated in authorship of blog article for UNICEF Germany (Published on website). 03/2015 – 03/2016 UNICEF Warwick on Campus, elected Marketing and Publicity Officer, UK • Asked by UNICEF UK to write a blog article for their website on successful methods of fundraising. • Wrote articles for student newspaper, magazines and society newsletters • Being an approachable, warm and reliable executive leader for our members. TEACHING: 07/2013 – 08/2013 Au Pair : Valencia, Berlin (aged 18 – present) • Care and responsibility for children (ages of between 1 and 11). • Daily conversation and structured English lessons. 07/2016 - Delegated UNICEF leader: Blooming Children Association (BCA) Summer Camp, Morocco • Teaching English culture and language with students of limited English-language understanding: pronounciation, vocabulary, culture. 09/2014 Volunteer Project Member: Imire Game Park, Zimbabwe • Taught English vocabulary, pronunciation and culture 07/2013 – 07/2014 Teaching assistant: Hambrook Primary School, UK • Fortnightly teaching assistance • Lead individual and group reading, individual learning encouragement, leading an assembly of 90 pupils, confidence building, teaching assistance. German: A2.1 (CEFR) Basic French Basic Spanish
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Art (sketching and drawing) Languages (German, French, Spanish) Travelling (Europe, Africa and North America) Country walking Sailing (RYA level 2) Rowing Skiing Horse riding.
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