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Here are various blogs that provide an insight into either tutoring, education, wellbeing or the classroom, as told by a qualified teacher.
Everything you need to know about NCEA English assessments from an expert teacher (part 6)
The ins and outs of the NCEA English Film analysis assessment.
tovahstutoringcomp
Aug 6, 20233 min read
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Combatting anxiety during NCEA.
3 ways to help them with their anxiety A former student of mine asked me "How do you teach and speak in front of others when you have...
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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The benefits of having an online tutor
They can try things as many times as they need to, to understand the content they are struggling with in the classroom. TUTORIALS ARE...
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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Does online tutoring really work?
I typed 'online tutoring' into Google today and the first question that pops up is: Does private tutoring really work? In short, yes,...
tovahstutoringcomp
Mar 5, 20233 min read
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10 tips on appropriate and professional teaching outfits
Starting teaching can bring on anxiety, but I find a bit of prep in certain ways helps ease those nerves. One of which is making sure you...
tovahstutoringcomp
Dec 21, 20226 min read
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The importance of learning student names
3 keys points to remember to help build relationships with your students
tovahstutoringcomp
Dec 6, 20225 min read
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Anxiety part 1
Identifying anxiety and supporting anxious students
tovahstutoringcomp
Oct 4, 20229 min read
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How to support ADHD in the classroom
Identifying ADHD and supporting ADHD learners and teachers in the classroom
tovahstutoringcomp
Sep 19, 20225 min read
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Shakespeare part 2: imagery, poetry, rhythms, music and all people
a discussion about imagery, poetry, rhythms, music and all people
tovahstutoringcomp
Aug 31, 20227 min read
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Revising Content: The importance of revisiting skills
The importance of revisiting content
tovahstutoringcomp
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Students leaving before the bell
PB4L considering a conscience
tovahstutoringcomp
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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5 ways to teach effectively
5 ways to teach effectively
who, what, when, why and how
tovahstutoringcomp
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Contracted experience April 2022
Contracted experience: Drama teaching
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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Contracted experience July 2022
Contracted experience: Hip Hop teaching
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 29, 20223 min read
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Relationships in the classroom: Establishing safe environments & Resolving predicaments
The what’s, why’s and how’s of establishing a safe environment
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 18, 202225 min read
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Autism: Part 1
Identifying and supporting autistic students
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 14, 202215 min read
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Poetry resources
new texts and thoughts on using poetry
tovahstutoringcomp
Jul 12, 20221 min read
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Good luck fish: A gift goes a long way
Good luck fish saves the day! A memory
tovahstutoringcomp
May 24, 20221 min read
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Shy Students, shy restrictions
identifying and supporting shy students
tovahstutoringcomp
Apr 3, 20228 min read
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