I am a native English speaker who can support you with your studies and to improve your professional prospects

My name is Julie and I have a variety of qualifications and varied professional background. I work on a consultancy basis in public sector. I also undertake work in the education sector and volunteer.

My qualifications include Business Management, English, Maths, PTLLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

My professional background includes report writing and document development for executive teams and committees. The subject matter is varied and can include technical and medical terminology.

I write and deliver workshops and training. I design workshops to suit the audience. I write the content, delivering information in a variety of ways and to meet the needs of attendees/ delegates/ students, and enable them to increase their knowledge and improve their skills.

I have delivered workshops on a voluntary basis to a variety of clients including vulnerable adults, people with substance misuse issues, people with dual diagnosis learning disability and mental health condition, ex-offenders, people who are homeless. This includes:

Business management / business administration
English language
Numeracy
CV writing
interview techniques
confidence building and self-belief
positive mental attitude
managing stress and challenges (including conflict resolution)
life skills (problem solving, critical thinking, effective communication skills, decision-making, creative thinking, interpersonal relationship skills, self-awareness building skills, empathy, coping with stress and emotions).

I am able to support students with the following:
English as a foreign language - all levels
Students enrolled on any course who wish to improve their written and language skills - whether English is your first language or ESOL
Assignment writing
Exam preparation

I am currently engaged in some part-time work supporting Further Education students.

I have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Remote tutoring can cover evenings and weekends where agreed.

I very much believe in empowering people to be the best they can. My aim is to support people to recognise their own self-worth, increase their confidence and self-belief, empower them to manage challenges. Any support you require will be tailored to your needs and timetable.