Barnaby P

I'm an experienced mentor moving to Seoul in the Autumn who loves to travel, loves sport and working with young people.

Education

Oxford Brookes University - History of Art

Alliance Manchester Business School - Masters in Business Management

Bio

Hey, my name's Barnaby. Aside from my mentoring experience, I have worked in various industries, most recently Sales and Marketing. I was based in Amsterdam working for a Dutch company selling Technology Software, where I honed my skills in cold calling as well as grit, determination and perseverance. Over the years however I have worked delivering Amazon packages, building blood testing kits for the NHS, as well as catering jobs and extensive bar work.

I love to travel and keep an open mind. I am a firm believer in that there is a lesson to be learned in everything and from everyone whether that be positive or negative. I love seeing friends and family and this year I am focussing my attention to strengthen those close relationships.

Approach

For my mentoring approach, I rely on tutoring experience with a diverse group of English learners. I prioritise interactive methods like role-playing to make learning engaging and practical. By using a range of materials suited to different learning styles, I create an enjoyable and supportive environment. My aim is to build confidence and fluency while ensuring each student progresses at their own pace.

What parents say

"I am very grateful to have met Barnaby. He was an excellent teacher who was kind, and patient, and helped my son gain confidence in learning English." - Parent of Year 8 student, January 2024

"Great teacher! The lessons are always well-planned and tailored to individual needs. Barnaby uses a variety of teaching methods, which keeps things interesting and engaging." - Riccardo 31, January 2024

"Barnaby is an amazing tutor. Extremely smart, with a great sense of humour, always well prepared. Every lesson is incredibly interesting which encourages me to expand my knowledge of English even further." - Olga 36, February 2024

"He's a fantastic teacher! Extremely patient, very well-organised, and provides clear explanations to my questions. I'm eager to continue taking lessons with him!!" - Risa 28, February 2024