Deborah
Private Tutor in Hove
My Summary
About Me
Bonjour! I'm Deborah. I'm a French native living in the UK for 28 years, a classroom Teaching Assistant, and a mentor with an enhanced DBS check.
I am a highly creative person who believes in the importance of knowledge and education. I actually got my own love of English from a wonderful, passionate teacher who made learning fun and inclusive.
We’re not all academics; school textbooks don't work for every child. In fact, I learned most of my English simply by speaking with English people, listening to music, and watching films.
I bring this exact same relaxed, creative approach to helping your child. Instead of dry grammar drills, we will find out what interests them - whether it's their favorite hobbies, games, or music - and use that to build their French confidence!
How I can support your child:
Homework Help: Patiently guiding them through their school French work so they feel prepared and capable.
Active Conversation: Practicing speaking in a friendly, zero-pressure environment where it is completely safe to make mistakes.
Confidence Building: Using my TA background to support children of all learning styles and needs.
À bientôt!
My Experience
I have extensive, hands-on experience working in classrooms as a Teaching Assistant and Mentor. Over the years, I have supported both children and adults of various ages and diverse learning needs. This classroom background has made me highly patient, an excellent listener, and skilled at recognizing how different people learn.
Additionally, as a native French speaker living in the UK for 28 years, I have decades of personal experience navigating bilingualism. I know exactly what it feels like to learn a second language from scratch, and I use this empathy to help my students overcome the fear of speaking and build real-world confidence.
My Qualifications
Rather than formal academic language degrees, my qualifications are rooted in real-world teaching support, safety, and native fluency:
Native French Speaker: Flawless pronunciation and natural, everyday vocabulary.
Enhanced DBS Certificate: Fully checked and cleared to work safely with children and vulnerable adults.
Classroom Practice: Years of practical experience as a Teaching Assistant, specializing in making learning inclusive, creative, and accessible to non-academic learners.
My Availability
My Fees
- Tutoring from £20.00 per hour
My Documents
- DBS Check (issued 07/05/2026)
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