Kuncha A.

I have worked as a lecturer at De Montfort University for over 15 years. I hold a PGCE in further Education, an MA in English Language Teaching, and a BA honours in English. I taught English for Academic Purposes at university. This enabled me to develop various teaching approaches at different levels of English usage. I have also taught KS3-KS5 in the UK and abroad during which I have been observed several times and demonstrated that I was outstanding. I have used various teaching aids ranging from pictures, flash cards, to a variety of IT techniques. I have also used peer interaction and assessment to develop learners. Teaching at university enabled me to teach presentation skills. This has enabled me to do the same during training, coaching and mentoring sessions with colleagues. I have mentored a number of tutors. In my experience as a university lecturer I have used a variety of online platforms to teach students during the Covid-19 pandemic. I began my journey into English in 2002 when I did a BA (hons) in English at Demontfort university. Following this I did an MA in Children’s Literature in 2005 due to my immense love of reading. However, it was only when I landed a job at a resources centre that I decided to specialize in teaching and so I did a PGCE in education and an MA in English language teaching both in 2007-2009. I absolutely love teaching since then - as cliche as it sounds it is truly my passion and the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. I love my students and to see them excel truly makes me content. I’ve been told that I have a gift for building a rapport with learners and I to feel this is something that comes naturally to me because as a student I myself struggled with being misunderstood and branded as a ‘bad student’. I feel as a result I can relate to students and their struggles more easily. I’m also very patient and an excellent listener.

Hello! I’m Zahra Ayyaz. I am an experienced educator with an MBA and over 8 years of teaching experience across schools, academies, and online platforms. My passion lies in empowering students through interactive and engaging learning methods, ensuring they not only grasp concepts but also develop critical thinking skills. Subjects I Teach: Lower Level: Maths, English GCSE: English, Maths, Biology, World History, Sociology, Business A-Level (IB): English, World History, Sociology, Business Higher Level: English, History, Business Core Subjects: English | History | Business Exam Board Experience: Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate (IB) SEND (Special Education Needs and Disability) Experience: I have extensive experience working with students with Autism, Down syndrome, and ADHD, tailoring my teaching strategies to accommodate their unique learning needs. My approach focuses on patience, adaptability, and encouragement, ensuring that every student feels supported and confident in their academic journey. My Teaching Philosophy: I believe education is more than just acquiring knowledge—it's about building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love for learning. Whether it’s analyzing literature, exploring historical perspectives, or understanding business dynamics, I strive to make lessons engaging, thought-provoking, and relevant to real-world scenarios. Beyond teaching, I am passionate about fitness, yoga, and socializing. I strongly believe that physical and mental well-being go hand in hand, and a balanced lifestyle contributes to clearer thinking and better decision-making. Welcome aboard! Let’s make learning an exciting and enriching experience. 😊 I have a strong academic foundation with a focus on business, finance, and social sciences, shaping my ability to teach with depth and real-world application. GCSE (2013): Included Biology A-Levels (2015): Business and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree: Double majors in Marketing and Finance MBA: Specializing in business strategy, leadership, and financial analysis Teaching Experience My teaching journey began during my bachelor’s studies, where I worked as a teaching assistant and provided private tuition in English, Maths, Biology, Business, and History. I then formally entered the education sector, teaching at schools, academies, and online platforms, with a focus on my core subjects: English – Strengthening analytical, writing, and communication skills Business – Connecting business theories to real-world applications History – Encouraging critical thinking and historical analysis With 8+ years of experience, I specialize in student-centered learning, exam strategies, and fostering critical thinking. My goal is to empower students with knowledge and confidence, preparing them for both academic success and real-world challenges.

Qualified Teacher (PGCE, QTS & BA Hons First Class) with extensive classroom and tuition experience since 2013. I teach (all ages and levels): English Lang and Lit, English as a Foreign Language, French, Spanish, History, Geography, 11+, RE. Maths and Biology up to Year 9. * * Working hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - from 9am - 3pm * * 📆 I keep my availability updated daily. Please send me a message on GoChat to request specific or alternate dates and times 😊 I teach: 📝 STUDENT AGES: 5 - 99 PRIMARY (EYFS, KS1, KS2): English, EFL/ESL Spanish, French, Mandarin, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Maths, 11+, Homeschoolers SECONDARY & GCSE (KS3, KS4): English, EFL/ESL, IELTS, Spanish, French, History, Geography, Religious Education, Homeschoolers A-LEVEL & INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (KS5): Spanish, French, English Language and Literature, History, EFL/ESL, IELTS, Homeschoolers UNIVERSITY LEVEL: Spanish, French, English, EFL/ESL, IELTS 🏫 EXAM BOARDS: AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge CIE, CEM, GL, WJEC, IELTS, International Baccalaureate 🗣️ LANGUAGES: Spanish (bilingual) English (bilingual) French (C2) German (A2) Portuguese (A2) Italian (A1) Mandarin (HSK2) 🌍 Polyglot from an international education background with a breadth of experience in teaching all ages and all abilities since 2013. Specialisation in Spanish, French, English and SEN. 👩🏻‍🏫 Absolutely dedicated to helping my students to achieve the best results they can. Proud of all of my students and all of their achievements; I am always their biggest cheerleader! Qualified Teacher (PGCE, QTS & BA Hons First Class) with extensive classroom and tuition experience since 2013. I teach (all ages and levels): English Lang and Lit, English as a Foreign Language, French, Spanish, History, Geography. Maths and Biology up to Year 9. 2016: PGCE Secondary MFL Spanish & French 2015: 1st Class BA Joint (Hons) Spanish and French with distinction in Spanish 2014: ERASMUS @ Universidad de Granada, Spain 2013: ERASMUS @ Université Jean-Moulin Lyon 3, France 2011: International Baccalaureate Diploma (32 & 13 IGCSEs A*-C) 2010: Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 2010: HSK2 Mandarin Chinese

My career journey started from a very young age, where I was writing poetry, stories, taught Mathematics, repaired bicycles, phones and computers, and played multiple instruments. I have the ability to learn and master anything from Novice to Advanced through planning, disciple and consistency. I have nine experience in teaching Mathematics and English to different age groups and also created my teaching material to enhance learning and understanding. I have been coding in Python and Javascript, and have intermediate understanding on C, C++, C#, Java and PHP. I have created projects that help solve any problem that I experienced in a working environment, and these projects reduce the amount of work and time because they are accurate and reliable. I do motivational talks about life, technology, arts and Mathematics, and 90 percent of the students that I have worked with have managed to improve their academics and work ethic. I have been requested by schools to come and assist with complex Mathematical concepts after they saw my incredible work with people., and I don't just work for a salary, but I work to learn, teach, improvise and solve any problem to create a healthy succesful working environment. In all my years of working, I have been solving problems and creating better solutions, combining ideas and working as a wise team to ensure that quality results are obtained. In the previous years, I was teaching the piano, guitars and vocals on my spare time, to help children escape depression, violence and drugs. I love working with people, learning from them and teaching them, and I believe that working with people is creating a system that is beneficial. I enrolled to study a Bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of the Free State until 2019. I was majoring in Mathematics and Life Sciences because I was passionate about teaching Mathematics. With the minimum income that I was getting, I bought musical instruments, teaching equipment and devices. In 2020, I was employed at a school to teach Mathematics until 2023 December. Between 2020 and 2023, I was learning numerous skills, Mathematics, computer hardware, different musical instruments and got exposed to programming. I was running a successful tutoring program, internet café and music program. I got a job at ATNS in Aviation where I am currently working as an Aeronautical Information Management Officer. I developed the passion for coding, fascinated by its way of granting one the ability to program anything, that could solve time and problems. In 2023, I was using JavaScript to code automated Mathematics tests, I used it to study, and create projects that solved any problem that I encountered. I am currently learning JavaScript and Python. I am currently enrolled with the University of the People for BSc in Computer Science. I had a problem with learning how to code because it was different from Mathematics and theoretical work, it challenged me to learn and apply code to solve problems. I am eager to learn and have drafted well detailed plan about my future in I.T. Before I enrolled at the University, I prepared myself by getting books and studying from multiple sources.