Information About Vanessa - Penrith teacher - (43 reviews)
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Instruments Taught
Violin |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £35.00 |
| Intermediate | £35.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £35.00 |
Singing |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £35.00 |
| Intermediate | £35.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Expert | £45.00 |
| Casual | £35.00 |
Recorder |
Hourly Fee |
| Beginner | £35.00 |
| Intermediate | £35.00 |
| Advanced | £40.00 |
| Casual | £35.00 |
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Personal Description:
I am a friendly, caring and conscientious music teacher who enjoys sharing my enthusiasm for my instruments and helping students achieve their true musical potential.
Tutoring Experience:
I have 15 years experience in one-to-one tuition at a variety of levels in addition to 5 years experience providing high quality group music lessons in Primary Schools.
Tutoring Approach:
As an experienced teacher with both children and adults, I put pupils to their ease and create productive and enjoyable learning environments. I challenge my pupils in every aspect of their playing and help them to develop their musical confidence and performance skills. Lessons are tailored to each individual's musical abilities, tastes and aims.
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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)
Qualifications:
- Trinity Examination Board (2002) - Performance Certificate (Singing) (College) (✘ Not On File)
- Ross Grammar (1980) - Music A Level (College) (✘ Not On File)
- Ross Grammar (1979) - Music O Level (School) (✘ Not On File)
- Royal Associated Board of Music (1975) - Grade 8 (Singing, Violin) (School) (✘ Not On File)
Vanessa's Feedback
| Total Amount Of Feedback: | 43 |
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| Total Other Feedback: (not shown) | 1 |
VanessaFrom Sonia (5/5): Vanessa tutored my daughter in English Language and Literature in year 11. She was great at helping my daughter overcome her mental block in the subjects, learn new techniques and, crucially, gain confidence to unlock her potential. The improvement was apparent right from the start of the sessions and Vanessa was instrumental in helping achieve the results my daughter was after in her GCSEs.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Sonia - it was a real pleasure to watch your daughter blossom and guide her to help her gain the grades she wanted
From Rupal (/5): We had only one lesson with the tutor, and unfortunately due to limited availability we were unable to continue the lessons. Thanks.
Reply from: Vanessa: Hello Rupal
I am sorry that you were unable to continue with our lessons. I did offer you a slot when we began our conversations - I have a large number of regular students who have tuition in the time that you wanted to change to. I am sorry that I was unable to meet your new requirements for a change of day
Kind regards
Vanessa
I am sorry that you were unable to continue with our lessons. I did offer you a slot when we began our conversations - I have a large number of regular students who have tuition in the time that you wanted to change to. I am sorry that I was unable to meet your new requirements for a change of day
Kind regards
Vanessa
From Y (/5): Vanessa is very kind. Our children took her online tuition in their early days, and now they have received their wanted offers from their next school. Thank you.
Reply from: Vanessa: I am so pleased that both girls were successful in gaining offers for their preferred schools. They were both a pleasure to teach. I wish them every success in their new schools
From Tania (/5): It's early days in Vanessa's support for Jack but she is already making a huge difference to him. He is engaged for the full hour of their lesson and motivated to practice the tasks that she leaves with us for the week. We could see improvements immediately and feel lucky to have found her.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Tania - I am really pleased with Jack’s progress and he is a pleasure to teach
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From Adele (/5): Vanessa you have been so wonderful and built so much confidence in my daughter… we wondered where we going with English GCSE - but you have truly done wonders. Thanks so much.
Reply from: Vanessa: It’s been a real pleasure to help your daughter and see her confidence increase and the quality of her work transform. I wish her every success in her exams
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Vanessa
From Rebecca (/5): Vanessa is just amazing, my children think she is wonderful and she has transformed their learning experience as well as increasing their confidence. She is so easy to communicate with and is so friendly and kind.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you so much for your feedback- both your children are a pleasure to teach
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From Natalie (/5): We are very pleased with Vanessa as she is helping our 8 year old son become more confident with his English writing and comprehension.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Natalie - it is a pleasure to help your son
From Jalina (/5): Vanessa has transformed maths for my daughter. Complex questions that used to make my daughter anxious are now exciting challenges! With her patient, encouraging and tailored approach to teaching Vanessa has developed an understanding of my daughter who looks forward to the sessions. Highly recommended.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Jalina. It has been lovely to watch your daughter gain in confidence. She gives 100% in our lessons and is a pleasure to teach.
From Lucy (/5): Vanessa has been a brilliant motivation for my 7 year old daughter. She has helped get through English work sent home from school in C19, and produce some wonderful descriptive stories
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Lucy
It is lovely to watch your daughter increase in confidence and enjoy creative writing again. She is a joy to teach.
Vanessa
It is lovely to watch your daughter increase in confidence and enjoy creative writing again. She is a joy to teach.
Vanessa
From Ali (/5): Vanessa has been brilliant for my daughter and has shown her that maths isn't scary and that she can do it. I would recommend Vanessa to primary aged children.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Ali - it is lovely to watch your daughter grow in confidence
From Deepa (/5): Vanessa is a committed teacher who makes an effort to give her best. However, I felt my child needs a teacher specifically for GCSE geography as he’s missed out on a fair bit that was covered last year so will be looking for a geography teacher specifically.
From Michelle (/5): Vanessa has been really supportive of my son throughout the exam period. She has been flexible including adding extra sessions when needed. She has enabled my son to feel confident whilst sitting the exams and I can truly see the benefits of their sessions. Vanessa has also managed to build a good relationship with my son an impressive feat with any teenager! Would thoroughly recommend
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Michelle - I have really enjoyed working with your son
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From Will (/5): A wonderful and thankfully patient teacher. I have wanted to learn the violin for years but have been too nervous to try, Vanessa has been great at putting me at my ease and I now look forward to a lesson once a week. Vanessa offers a calm environment to learn in and is an excellent teacher, I can not recommend her enough.
Will Murrie
Will Murrie
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Will - I have been really impressed with your thirst for knowledge and how quickly you are improving
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From Lisa (/5): Brilliant… Vanessa helped our son with his GCSE English language and Biology. The lessons were tailored specifically to help with the areas that he needed help with. He gained confidence and the revision help was invaluable. He has now passed his GCSE English language and GCSE combined science, with Vanessa's assistance he did really well. We are so proud of him and would like to thank Vanessa for her great lessons.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Lisa - I have enjoyed teaching Sam very much. It was wonderful to watch his transformation into a confident, hard working pupil who deserved his success. I am so proud of him!
From Naomi (/5): I have had 3 lessons with Vanessa during my summer holiday helping me towards my English GCSE. I have started preparing a year early as I want to pace myself with GCSE preparation. Vanessa is kind and helpful and her method of teaching makes me feel very positive about learning. English is not a difficult subject for me but Vanessa has shown me I can improve on comprehension and gain more marks in my exams. I love the way she has helped with my creative writing and is calm and fun to work with on Skype. Vanessa has been one of my best English teachers yet and I would love to keep studying with her up until my GCSEs.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you for your comments - and it is really good to be able to publish comments from a student!
I've really enjoyed working with you too.
Vanessa
I've really enjoyed working with you too.
Vanessa
From Jeremy (/5): Can you please check email details sent email but not heard yet. All the best jeremy
From Susan (/5): Vanessa has been excellent at teaching English as a Foreign Language. She is very reliable at showing up promptly and sets the work at an appropriate pace and level.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Susan
From Nicola (/5): Vanessa has been tutoring my daughter Charlotte since the middle of February 16, in English and Geography [Skype plus home visits ] and I cannot recommend her highly enough.In such a short period of time she has improved particularly in both English Language and Literature , with Vanessas style of teaching has helped a shy teenager become a lot more confident and prepared for her GCSE,s.Would like to say a big thank-you from us all.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Nicola - I've really enjoyed teaching Charlotte, and it has been amazing to watch her blossom and enjoy her subjects again. I will miss her.
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Vanessa
From Marei (/5): Vanessa is currently teaching our 9 year old son English via Skype on our world travels. We cannot recommend her enough. She is everything you would want a teacher to be: fun, knowledgeable, creative, generous, patient, well spoken, reliable and flexible. Our son loves his online sessions with Vanessa and I'm not lying! Thank you so much!
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Marei. Timmy is a pleasure to teach. He is the happiest person I know - I always end our sessions with a smile on my face - and I am very proud of his progress.
From Elysia (/5): We are happy with Vanessa, especially our son. His confidence had returned by the end of his first maths lesson. We recommend Vanessa without doubt.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Elysia
From Nigel (/5): We've being using Vanessa to help our 11 Year old son with his mathematics for a number of months now with outstanding results. Our Son has gone from struggling with basic mathematical concepts and no real interest in mathematics to the top in his year for times tables and numerous tests. More importantly he now has a real zest for mathematics and looks forward to his mathematics lessons in school and one on one sessions with Vanessa. It has to be said that Vanessa has identified and nurtured our son's learning technique producing excellent results. We would highly recommend Vanessa to family, friends and those using this website, if our youngest child requires mathematics assistance in the future we know exactly where to look.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you so much for your comments. It has been great fun to teach James, and wonderful to watch him blossom.
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Vanessa
From Zena (/5): Very nice and seems to be achieving something with our nine year old .
Too Early to write more than this.
Too Early to write more than this.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Zena it will be good to really get going in the New Year
From Angel (/5): She is a proactive teacher, always looking how to improve your skills and support you where you are not so strong. Flexible and motivational.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Angel !
From Philippa (/5): I am doing this review early on so that's the only reason I haven't said excellent- our little girl loves seeing Vanessa and so far the lessons are going very well
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Phillippa - it is a pleasure teaching your daughter
From Natalie (/5): Lovely lady who in 3weeks has my 6year old daughter playing beautiful sounds on her violin. Great teacher, and Olivia looks forward to your lessons every Friday.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Natalie for your lovely comments
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From Sylvia (/5): We have had a number of lessons with this tutor and have found her to be a great teacher and understanding. We are happy with our choice tutor.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Sylvia
From Tracey (/5): Vanessa has been tutoring James for approximately 12 weeks. During this time we have noticed that James has improved significantly at a subject that he really struggled with. His latest mock results were a vast improvement on his previous grade and he is feeling more confident in his approach to this subject. Vanessa is always very patient with him and her kind and friendly approach has helped him with every aspect of this subject. I would most certainly highly recommend Vanessa as a tutor and cannot thank her enough for all her efforts.
It's Gcse results day & James is delighted to have achieved a B in English Literature & a B in English Language. Not too shabby for a student who achieved a D in English Language mocks and was told maybe literature isn't his thing… Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Vanessa for helping James to fulfil his potential. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa to anyone who is looking for an English tutor and can not thank her enough for everything she has done.
It's Gcse results day & James is delighted to have achieved a B in English Literature & a B in English Language. Not too shabby for a student who achieved a D in English Language mocks and was told maybe literature isn't his thing… Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Vanessa for helping James to fulfil his potential. I wholeheartedly recommend Vanessa to anyone who is looking for an English tutor and can not thank her enough for everything she has done.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Tracey for your lovely comments. James was a joy to teach and deserves this great success. I wish him well for the future.
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Vanessa
From Thomas (/5): My daughter was thinking Geography was a mistake and would have been better to have taken History GCSE, a cry of help.
Vanessa has taught my daughter through her own enjoyment of Geography and expressed in a way which was appreciated by my daughter who appears to be enjoying Geography and is ready for her first GCSE tomorrow. I wish we had have found Vanessa earlier, it is not easy to find a good teacher like Vanessa.
Thank you Vanessa.
Vanessa has taught my daughter through her own enjoyment of Geography and expressed in a way which was appreciated by my daughter who appears to be enjoying Geography and is ready for her first GCSE tomorrow. I wish we had have found Vanessa earlier, it is not easy to find a good teacher like Vanessa.
Thank you Vanessa.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you. It has been great to teach Cleo - she is so receptive and grateful for all the help she has received. I will miss teaching her and wish her every success in her exams.
Kind regards
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Kind regards
Vanessa
From Paula (/5): Phoebe's results in her mock exams have improved since she has been studying with Vanessa and her confidence has improved. Thank you Vanessa, keep up the good work!
Reply from: Vanessa: Phoebe is working very things which will make a real difference in the exams. Well done Phoebe!
From Clare (/5): Lovely lady, my daughter really likes her and is understanding maths more.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Clare - its lovely watching your daughter blossom and improve in confidence.
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From Karen (/5): Vanessa is always very up beat and positive. Gentle and helpful but always getting the point across. My daughter was having a hard time in Geography but went from a D to an A in a few weeks with Vanessa. Highly recommended !
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you. It is lovely watching a person blossom and develop their true potential!
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From Sarah (/5): My daughter has really enjoyed her first two lessons. Vanessa is very friendly and has a warm and trustworthy approach. We are delighted.
Reply from: Vanessa: I am really enjoying watching Celeste gain in confidence. Thank you for your kind comments
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Vanessa
From Mandy (/5): Vanessa had a positive impact on my son's confidence and attitude towards his GCSE English re-sit. With Vanessa's help he was able to better prepare for the exam and focus on getting to grips with the requirements. He enjoyed his skype sessions with Vanessa and found them very productive.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Mandy - Micky has a good work ethic and was inspiring to teach. I wish him every success in the future.
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From Lisa (/5): Vanessa has helped my son so much with his English GCSE work,she is professional, caring and takes time to explain clearly the task in hand. I cannot recommend her enough to others. Thank you Vanessa.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Lisa. I am really enjoying teaching Callum, he takes my ideas and suggestions and reworks them in his own 'voice'. Its very satisfying watching someone blossom and gain confidence in his own ability.
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From Iain (/5): In only a few my writing seems to have already vastly improved.
Reply from: Vanessa: I have seen a great improvement in your writing too - I really enjoy helping you and sharing ideas
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From Aleksandra (/5): Vanessa is friendly, reliable and very professional. I would recommend her as english tutor.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Aleksandra. I've found it very interesting to work with someone who is so keen to improve their written English.
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From Tanya (/5): Vanessa has been brilliant with my two boys, brushing up their skills before they sit their 11+ and 7+ entrance exams in January.
Even my 4 year old wants a part of the action and sits expectantly at the table during a lesson!!
She is very personable, professional, patient and versatile and we can't get enough of her!
Even my 4 year old wants a part of the action and sits expectantly at the table during a lesson!!
She is very personable, professional, patient and versatile and we can't get enough of her!
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Tanya. I enjoy teaching both your boys and its lovely to see them blossom.
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From Karen (/5): We live in the UAE and what was an initial face to face experience has become tutoring at a distance and it works incredibly well. How fantastic to be able to port Vanessa with us to the UAE. Being able to do so has enabled consistency of learning maintenance of the bond which developed between Annabelle and Vanessa in the UK.
Vanessa is an incredibly patient tutor. She created immediate rapport with my daughter which was hugely important in enabling her to make swift progress.
My daughter is learning new and valuable techniques which are especially important as she has Aspergers. Vanessa is insightful and is able to bring her valuable life experience to support my daughter. I am hugely impressed and my daughter really enjoys her time with Vanessa. Vanessa inspires her to be the best she can be.
I have no hesitation recommending Vanessa. She is a Godsend for me and my daughter.
Vanessa is an incredibly patient tutor. She created immediate rapport with my daughter which was hugely important in enabling her to make swift progress.
My daughter is learning new and valuable techniques which are especially important as she has Aspergers. Vanessa is insightful and is able to bring her valuable life experience to support my daughter. I am hugely impressed and my daughter really enjoys her time with Vanessa. Vanessa inspires her to be the best she can be.
I have no hesitation recommending Vanessa. She is a Godsend for me and my daughter.
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Karen for your lovely comments. I am really proud of the progress Annabelle has made - I always get a lot from teaching her.
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Vanessa
From Heather (/5): I cannot thank Vanessa enough for the help that she gave Tobias, our Austrian friends 16 year old son. Vanessa prepared for his visit in advance, very quickly established his needs and set to work on the key areas immediately. As a result the improvement in his English during the time she spent with him was clearly evident. I would highly recommend Vanessa, she was punctual, worked solidly from the time she arrived to the time she left, was always well prepared and had a lovely approachable whilst professional manner. A great find!
Reply from: Vanessa: Thank you Heather. It was a pleasure to teach Tobias, and I wish him every success this year.
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Vanessa
From Paul (/5): A well organised and helpful tutor. She makes the extra effort to get to us in the bad weather.
Sasha seems very happy and we would have no hesitation in recommending her.
Sasha seems very happy and we would have no hesitation in recommending her.
From Jackie (/5): Vanessa, although we have had a bumpy start in terms of Bryony having other commitments, you have managed to enthuse her and have her start to recognise that she does have a lovely voice: that is achievement enough. I have the sense that she is going to grow into these lessons with you and enjoy them more and more. Your patience is a great asset in this. Thank you. Jackie
From Gillie (/5): Absolutely brilliant ,Vanessa. They are both thrilled and I hope we will see the results soon…