Ruth D., Author at PMT Education

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Ruth D.

Ruth is a graduate of Queen's University Belfast and has a BA in English. She is a fully qualified teacher with a PGCE and an MA in Education. After teaching in schools for nearly 40 years, Ruth is now retired and continues to support students as a tutor, drawing on her extensive experience to help them achieve success in GCSE English Language and Literature. Ruth has taught a wide range of qualifications, including AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and Eduqas GCSE English, as well as Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE English. She has been a tutor at PMT Education for several years.

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From classroom to tutor: Tutoring in retirement

Tutoring can be a rewarding way to continue teaching after retirement. In this article, retired teacher Ruth D. reflects on her journey from the classroom to one-to-one tutoring. Discover the benefits of online tutoring, what a typical week looks like, and practical tips for building a flexible tutoring career.

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