Written by Elaine Garrod Elaine is a graphic designer working for KPMG and tutors English with Action Tutoring at Chelsea Academy. It is generally said that moving house is one of the most stressful life events one can have. I… [continue reading]
Guest Blog
My volunteering experience with Action Tutoring
I think it’s important to give a brief backstory before I say why I joined Action Tutoring last year. In 2014, I moved to the UK from Poland to join my family here and continue my studies. I have to… [continue reading]
My volunteering experience with Action Tutoring
Christmas break of last year: I was a postgraduate student, research assistant, and transcriptionist/proofreader. I had caring responsibilities that prevented me from for having a rigid 9-5 schedule but I found I had some time to spare in my weeks,… [continue reading]
My journey as an Action Tutoring tutor and my passion for teaching
As a volunteer tutor for Action Tutoring, my approach to teaching vastly changed. I signed up to volunteer with the charity because I wanted to make a difference. I had always wondered whether teaching would be the right career for… [continue reading]
My work experience at Action Tutoring
Throughout my week at Action Tutoring, I learned a lot about how the charity operates. Action Tutoring helps pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve higher academic grades in English and Maths by partnering them with volunteer tutors. They work with approximately… [continue reading]
