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Shelley

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Rate ₱6,186
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5 (4 reviews)

₱6,186/h

1^st lesson free

French
French speaking
French reading
French listening
French writing

French Tutor | GCSE to University Level | Cambridge Graduate | Experienced Teacher | Former Head of Department

Name: Shelley
Address: London, PH
Telephone: undefined
Price range: ₱6,186

French
French speaking
French reading
French listening
French writing

Lesson location

- online

About Shelley

I am a Cambridge-educated languages tutor and qualified teacher (PGCE), with over a decade of experience teaching French and Spanish across secondary and sixth form education. I have been a qualified teacher since 2012 and have held roles including Head of French at a top independent school.

I support students across GCSE, A-Level and university preparation, including Oxbridge and competitive university applications in the UK and abroad. My focus is on developing strong exam technique, confident communication and clear academic writing, helping students achieve high levels of attainment in both French and Spanish.

Alongside school-based teaching, I have extensive experience as a private tutor, working with a wide range of learners including scholarship candidates, bilingual students, undergraduates, and adult learners. I also have experience supporting students transitioning to higher education and developing advanced academic skills.

In addition to languages, I have a creative background in fashion and textiles, having completed a UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Design (Distinction), which reflects my broader interest in creativity and the arts.

I aim to provide structured, targeted tuition that helps students make consistent progress and achieve their academic goals with confidence.

About the lesson

My teaching approach is structured, responsive and highly personalised. I begin by identifying each student’s current level, strengths and areas for development before designing lessons that close gaps in knowledge while steadily building confidence and independence. I take a warm and friendly approach, ensuring students feel comfortable asking questions and challenging themselves, while maintaining high academic standards and clear lesson objectives.
Each lesson is carefully structured but remains flexible enough to respond to the student's progress. We may begin with a brief review of previous learning before introducing a new grammar point or language skill. Students then apply their learning through speaking, translation, writing or exam-style tasks, depending on their individual goals. Every lesson concludes with detailed feedback and clear guidance on what to practise before our next session.
I place strong emphasis on developing both accuracy and understanding. Rather than relying on memorisation alone, I help students understand how the language works so they can use it confidently and independently in unfamiliar contexts. This approach is particularly effective for GCSE and A-Level students, where success depends on both precision and adaptability. For more advanced learners, including those preparing for university applications or Oxbridge interviews, lessons can focus on analytical thinking, essay writing, translation, literary or cultural analysis, and the development of fluent, academically sophisticated expression.
What sets my teaching apart is the balance between structure and adaptability. Every lesson has clear objectives, but I continually adapt my teaching in response to each student's progress and emerging needs. My aim is not only to improve grades and examination performance, but also to develop confident, independent learners with a genuine understanding of the language.

Recommendations

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Tara

Shelley's skills as a linguist and professor are second to none. She has an extraordinary grasp of language, literature and culture and an intricate understanding of grammar and morphosyntax. As someone who was taught both Spanish and French by Shelley and as a fluent speaker of seven languages, I could not recommend her more highly.
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Tara
Shelley's skills as a linguist and professor are second to none. She has an extraordinary grasp of language, literature and culture and an intricate understanding of grammar and morphosyntax. As someone who was taught both Spanish and French by Shelley and as a fluent speaker of seven languages, I could not recommend her more highly.
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SOPHIE

Shelley worked in my department, in a highly competitive organisation. She is really sharp and her attention to details is excellent. Above all, she is kind and always positive in the way she teaches. Very proficient in all the latest software, as well as original in her creativity, I highly recommend her. She'll deliver brilliant classes, whatever the level, leading to above average results in public exams and tests.
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SOPHIE
Shelley worked in my department, in a highly competitive organisation. She is really sharp and her attention to details is excellent. Above all, she is kind and always positive in the way she teaches. Very proficient in all the latest software, as well as original in her creativity, I highly recommend her. She'll deliver brilliant classes, whatever the level, leading to above average results in public exams and tests.
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Esther

As a family we have worked with Shelley for a number of years now. My son is in year 10 and she also tutored his older sisters when they were taking their GCSEs. My children enjoy her lessons and really trust her as she knows the exam boards really well. I will use her services again when my youngest is ready to take GCSEs.
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Esther
As a family we have worked with Shelley for a number of years now. My son is in year 10 and she also tutored his older sisters when they were taking their GCSEs. My children enjoy her lessons and really trust her as she knows the exam boards really well. I will use her services again when my youngest is ready to take GCSEs.
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Iona

Shelley really knows her subjects and she explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She is patient, encouraging and very good at helping you work through difficulties. I always felt supported whilst also being challenged to improve.
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Iona
Shelley really knows her subjects and she explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She is patient, encouraging and very good at helping you work through difficulties. I always felt supported whilst also being challenged to improve.
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