Yolanda Hartshorne - Academic Coach

Helping students excel

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About me


I help students to excel in their academic performance at university and in business by developing their English language and academic skills. 

I specialise in preparing students in Cambridge exams and in university level academic skills, in particular for students who are planning to apply or who have already applied for study at a British university.

I design and create the courses available on my site. They are 100% online and there are two options: tutor-led courses with me (live sessions) and self-study courses. I also offer tailor-made courses on a limited basis.

All you need is a good Internet connection, a mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop computer (and headphones and mic if they do not come with your computer). More courses are on their way! Follow the social media sites for updates and releases!  

I look forward to teaching you and I hope you enjoy learning with my courses!

Yolanda Hartshorne BA (Hons), DEA, CELTA, MA.

Tutor-led courses


The tutor-led courses (live sessions) with me are held online via Zoom. I offer a range of levels and purposes, but there are limited places. I offer these courses at times which are convenient to you in your time zone, as long as there is availability.

Course prices depend on the course and places are offered on a first come, first served basis. Once a group is formed, the course begins.

You need to click on the course you are interested in to find out more, or else send me an email!
 




Self-study courses


The self-study courses are self-contained and have a set price. Depending on which course you decide to purchase, you will have 28 days access (for example, Grammar Stage 1) and you will need approximately 20 hours study time.

My self-study courses allow you time to reflect and work stress free at your own pace to fit your busy schedule wherever you are in the world.

View courses here.

Tailored courses


I also provide tailor-made courses to university students and business executives. These are bespoke courses and are not visible on the main page.

Contact me if you would like to discuss a course for your individual needs.

Email me! 

Qualifications and university teaching experience

So what makes me qualified to teach and prepare you for Cambridge exams and university academic skills?

I have over twenty years' experience teaching students and I am a Cambridge examiner. I have taught at the following universities:

University of Oxford
UPNA - Universidad Pública de Navarra (Public University of Navarra)
University of Sussex
ESIC Business and Marketing School University

And I have given lectures at:
UNAV - Universidad de Navarra (Private University of Navarre)

You can visit my LinkedIn profile here for more information and for translation/proofreading/content clients, visit my other website here.

My academic qualifications are:

MA in Education (TESOL) - Applied Linguistics.

Oxford Brookes University.


Education (TESOL) (branch of Applied Linguistics) - Merit, with Distinction for my Dissertation, available here. (180 CATS in UK / 90ECTS in Europe).


Level 7 in UK. (Spain MECES Nivel 3: Máster 90ECTS).

BA (Hons) in Hispanic Studies. 

University College London.


BA Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - 2:1 (second highest award) in Hispanic Studies.


Level 6 in UK. (Licenciatura in Spain, MECES Nivel 3: Máster [Grado+Máster]).

Diploma de Estudios Avanzados. [MRes equivalent].

University of Oviedo.


Diploma de Estudios Avanzados, Suficiencia de Investigadora. Sobresaliente. [MRes Master of Research equivalent in the field of Spanish Film and Literature. Distinction. Thesis: Ana María Matute. Primer teatro. Un análisis sintáctico.


Level 7 in UK. (Spain MECES Nivel 3: Máster). 

CELTA.

Cambridge Assessment, Department of the University of Cambridge.


Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Level 5 in UK.


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Yolanda Hartshorne is an Academic Coach, and helps students excel in their university studies and in business by developing their English language and academic skills.

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