About Sharon Price – motivation, qualifications and experience.
With ten years teaching experience, languages are not only my job, but my own personal passion. My motivation is to inspire a love of languages in others and see them achieve their aims. I am a patient, encouraging, enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated teacher. Setting up Languages For Living and being able to combine teaching with working as a translator is a dream that I am thrilled to have been able to realise.
Qualifications:
I gained a high 2:1 BA Honours degree in German with French from Hull University and I was also awarded the Prize for the best student of German that year, 1997. During my degree I spent a year living in Germany and studying at Münster University. I then completed an MA in German Studies at Swansea University, followed by a teaching qualification at Pembrokeshire College.Experience:
I taught French and German AS Level and A Level at a successful Sixth Form College for 8 years, and have been giving private one-to-one tuition at all levels from complete beginners to degree level, both in person and online, for the past ten years. In addition, I teach community language classes for Aberystwyth University and have also taught 4-11 year olds for the national organisation, Le Club Français.Successes:
I am proud to say that I have a 100% pass rate for all my students who have taken GCSE, AS Level and A Level exams throughout my teaching career. In the FE College Estyn Inspection in 2007, I led the Modern Languages department to a Grade 1 (the highest), and I was also awarded a Grade 1 for my assessed teaching sessions. (Estyn is the office of Her Majestys Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales). Many of my students have gone on to study languages at University or to work abroad.
“If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be going to University to study French!! Thanks for being so great over the last two years. I really appreciate all your help, kindness and encouragement.” (Krista, 20).
“Sharon Price is very organised and hard-working. She concentrates on individual needs and works to realistic goals so that all students are able to develop their ability and gain confidence in the language.” (Frances, 25).
“As a teenager, I hated school and had no interest in academic subjects. Now, over twenty years later, I’ve been learning French with Sharon for two years, and I am absolutely loving it! Sharon ensures that learning is no longer a chore, but great fun. It is fantastic to go to France regularly, try out my new skills, and take part in conversations with French natives. I am amazed at how much I’ve achieved and it makes trips to France so much more exciting. Online learning works brilliantly – I’m hooked!” (Carl, 41).
“I’m so chuffed with my results! I just wanted to say thank you, and that I think you’ve been one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. I found you approachable and seeing how organised you were made me see that it was actually possible!”
(Laura, 19).
“I feel like I’ve come on loads in both French and German, thanks to your supportive teaching. It has just made me more determined to pursue a career in languages.”
(Jess, 18).
“I always looked forward to my A Level lessons with Sharon because I knew we’d get lots done and have fun in the process. When I was in Switzerland, people commented on my good German, and I am always amazed how much I understand. When teaching teenagers, Sharon is firm but friendly, and she certainly got the best out of all of us. A really nice variety of ways of learning meant we didn’t get bored!” (Sigrid, 21).
“Thank you very much for all your hard work and your patience with me. The best teacher by far!” (Nick, 18).
“Thank you for everything; your help, advice and kindness. I had a great time studying French with you and I feel you have helped me progress loads!” (Xenia, 20).
“Learning French with Sharon was a great experience. She was always well-prepared, very creative with her lesson plans, and allowed me to go at my own pace.” (Tim, 45).
“French AS Level was fun and you are a great teacher, so I hope you will be happy teaching elsewhere – those lucky people!” (Carys, 17).