Southend On Sea Tutors & Southend On Sea Tuition
UK Tutors helps you to discover Southend On Sea tutors in your local area and across the UK. Our Southend On Sea private tutors cover popular subjects such as English, Maths and German plus other niche subjects like Urdu. Our private Southend On Sea private tutors also cater for Entrance exams, SATs, GCSEs and A-Levels home tuition all around Southend On Sea.
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: Hello, I am Alfiya. I am a professional, qualified and experienced tutor in individual and group Russian teaching. I have been in Edinburgh for almost 11 years and have been a tutor in Russian, freelance interpreter and translator for all this tim ...
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Personal Description:
Hello,
I am Alfiya. I am a professional, qualified and experienced tutor in individual and group Russian teaching. I have been in Edinburgh for almost 11 years and have been a tutor in Russian, freelance interpreter and translator for all this time. During my tutoring career I have assisted almost 250 learners with teaching Russian. I like communicating and meeting new people. I'm friendly, easy-going, open, quick-minded. In my free time I like reading, learning about different cultures, going in for sport, socialising.
Teaching Experience:
I graduated from Irkutsk State Linguistic University in Russia in 1996. Had been teaching English for Russian students and Russian for foreign students at Kazan State University for 15 years (Russia). My specialities are: Russian from Elementary to Advanced.
In 1999 I studied at the Open Society Institute-Samara where I attended Soros Intensive Teacher Training Course for University Instructors in Samara Russia. In 2000 I finished the course in 'Improvement of Professional Skills on Teaching Methodology of Foreign Languages' at Kazan State University in Russia. In 2005 I attended the Conversational Spanish course in Spanish Centre of Education and Culture at Kazan State University. Back to Russia I worked as a senoir lecturer in English and Russian at Kazan State University. I participated as a tutor in English in the Presidential Programme of Russia by giving lectures on Business English for top managers, directors of companies and firms and businessmen to take part in international business as Russia opened up to worldwide and free trade. 10 of my former students went onto internships in Greece, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Japan after finishing this programme. I am the author of four scientific publications in the field of linguistic relations in Russian, English and Tatar.
While living in the UK I have worked as a freelance tutor and translator for Scottish&Newcastle, Scottish Parliament, NHS and Rudolf Steiner School. I am really proud of the fact that among my students are people of different ages, knowledge of Russian and purposes of learning it and who are professionals in different fields for example in language and science teaching, sales and marketing, medical research, social work, to name just a few.
I have completed successfully the HNC and HND Tourism course at Edinburgh college.
Tutoring Approach:
Always try to make students interested in the subject I teach. Create a ftiendly and an encouraging learning environment. Not afraid to praise them even if they do not get immediate good results. Tend to get feedback from them. Plan carefully each lesson. Use the Internet and PC in preparing for lessons. Try to make lessons interesting, various by combining different aspects of learning a language: Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading. Each course that you will attend is tailored to your needs and depends on your level of knowing Russian and your purpose of learning. I teach Russian through the Skype system as well. Each month organise Russian Converstaion Club for my students to help them learn some more about Russia apart from lessons. We discuss various topics in Russian (the topic of each session is given in advance), do different activities based on the theme of the session. The aim of Russian Conversation Club is to improve Russian conversational skills of my students and help them learn more about Russian culture and history.
Subjects
- Russian
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: Hi. I am a Teacher of Bulgarian Language and Literature. I am a Tutor of Media and Semiotics Studies. I've got MD of Bulgarian and Russian Language and Literature. I've got MD of Art- Management (New European Theatre Models). I've got Drama for ...
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Personal Description:
Hi.
I am a Teacher of Bulgarian Language and Literature.
I am a Tutor of Media and Semiotics Studies.
I've got MD of Bulgarian and Russian Language and Literature.
I've got MD of Art- Management (New European Theatre Models).
I've got Drama for Education Training in Royal National Theatre (London).
I am PhD Student of Semiotics and Advertising Analyser.
I am a writer and scriptwriter with publications.
Teaching Experience:
I have got a Qualified Teacher Status in the UK-Teacher Ref. number 1030661/ 26 June 2009.
I've got Pedagogical Qualification from the High Institute of Pedagogy in Bulgaria and more than 19 years working experience as a Teacher of Bulgarian, Russian and German, Principle of School, Principal of Orphanage and Manager of a Drama Theatre.
I've got more than 27 years experience of acting, drama training and directing, working with different groups of students from Schools, Universities, Woman Drama Society and Military Service Drama Group.
I've got experience of Producing and Presenting Radio Shows, Live Culture Show and Public/Business Culture Events and Festivals in the UK and abroad.
I've got experience of Drama training for Education, Religious Studies, and Human Values and Drama training for Team Work, Professional goals and Business Management.
Tutoring Approach:
I love to share my knowledge, skills and ideas and I am happy to give support to people who are learning, self-developing, and trying to do their best as part of the society.
I always create a positive, cheerful, and relax atmosphere for my students to achieve better results.
We will start by defining the picture of your current knowledge, the task you are given, what do you expect to achieve and what you are struggling with.
I am supporting my lessons with examples from international folklore, history and lifestyle.
Media, drama,religious studies and semiotics we will analyse from structural, symbolical, psychological and post-modern prospects.
As well as increase your knowledge, as a student of mine, you will dramatically improve your ability to interpret text, adverts or characters, and also express their thoughts, views and opinion in essays ( or presentations)with an impressive structure and rich language.
You will have all my support using different channels - face to face, on line or on the phone.
Everyone I have thought so far has achieved high marks on their projects.
Subjects
- Media / Communication Studies
- A-Level or Highers (£23 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£27 p.h.)
- Film Studies
- A-Level or Highers (£23 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£27 p.h.)
- Citizenship
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Religious Studies
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£27 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£27 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£27 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£27 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a professional , competent qualified Chinese teacher who has 20 years of invaluable experience, And I am able to effectively communicate with students of all ages and abilities . ...
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Personal Description:
I am a professional , competent qualified Chinese teacher who has 20 years of invaluable experience, And I am able to effectively communicate with students of all ages and abilities .
Teaching Experience:
I am currently a Mandarin teacher in a university , teaching university students and adult learners .I have experience teaching students in primary schools and secondary schools.
Tutoring Approach:
My lessons depend on the individual needs of the students whether it is for preparation for an exam , for tourists ,for business travellers or for those wanting to learn for their pleasure .
My tutoring covers pronunciation ,conversations,grammar, reading, culture and simplified Chinese character writing.
I can teach at my own house or that of the students.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I graduated from Durham University with an MA Education and I have Qualified Teacher Status specialised in Chinese teaching. My Bachelor degree was 'Chinese Literature'. I have a recent CRB check, Mandarin teaching experience at both private and stat ...
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Personal Description:
I graduated from Durham University with an MA Education and I have Qualified Teacher Status specialised in Chinese teaching. My Bachelor degree was 'Chinese Literature'. I have a recent CRB check, Mandarin teaching experience at both private and state schools in London and East Sussex. I also have experiences of private tuition (age 8 months to 23 years old, from complete beginner to university level) and real passion for this career.
I have been teaching at a private school in London for almost 10 years. Prior to that, I taught at a prestigious private school in Sussex for three years. In the past few years, I have also been working as an A-Level Mandarin examiner. During my teaching placements I've came across a range of students with different abilities, and I have managed to help them achieve outstanding results with a variety of teaching strategies.
I am punctual, easy-going, patient with strong academic background together with a range of teaching experiences. If you would like a weekday evening, weekend or summer Mandarin intensive courses (areas: calligraphy, tourism, business, culture, exam preparation or even Chinese cookery!!), please feel free to drop me an email :)
I'd love to hear from you.
Teaching Experience:
1. Helped my tutee to pass his HSK4 exam within eight weeks of learning;
2. Years of teaching the English secondary school curriculum.
3. Every year of teaching, my students achieved 100% A-A*.
4. Lots of experience in HSK and business tuition.
Tutoring Approach:
I have plenty of interests and these can also be involved in extra-curricular activities in terms of Mandarin teaching, such as singing, cooking and calligraphy.
In order to build up an interactive learning atmosphere, I will mainly utilise the Communicative Language Teaching Method (CLT), which focuses on cultural aspects. I will also use other teaching approaches in accordance with the purpose of learning, learners' age and their language backgrounds.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- 11+ (secondary) (£65 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£75 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£75 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£65 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£65 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am an experienced teacher with good subject knowledge. I like to adopt a deductive style teaching and go on to inductive in areas were a tutee has difficulty. I am able to discuss and arrange tutoring times. My main subjects are English, Histo ...
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Personal Description:
I am an experienced teacher with good subject knowledge.
I like to adopt a deductive style teaching and go on to inductive in areas were a tutee has difficulty.
I am able to discuss and arrange tutoring times.
My main subjects are English, History, RE/RS and some other Humanities.
I have achieved a great deal of success taking low performing learners to well / high performing GCSE results.
Teaching Experience:
My teaching experience has largely been in secondary school, some FE lecturing and a hint of primary school..
I have been a teacher / tutor for over ten years.
I am able to teach and communicate effectively across the board.
I am able to pick up tutoring from its 'ABC', meeting the tutee where they are and bringing them to a successful ending.
I can confidently say I have been tried and tested with my tutees' GCSE results.
My ability to break down complex learning to simple understanding and employing comfortable vocabulary enhances the tutee's ability to engage enthusiastically.
I try to apply real life scenarios to help learners understand and appreciate better.
I manage behaviour and I have been teaching mixed ability children.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is to figure out where the tutee is at, their challenging area and work them through it.
I strive to get learners to overcome communication barriers, be comfortable at communicating and reading, and I put the learner ahead of their current school topics.
Giving homework and marking to assess progress and achievement.
Using both verbal and interactive styles of learning example demos and ICT, games and role play where possible.
Subjects
- Religious Studies
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- History
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: After finishing my A level in Weymouth, Dorset, I then went to Essex University in Colchester to study Science. Ater getting my first degree, I then decided to do a masters Degree in Chemistry and passed. In my University days, I have always loved Ma ...
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Personal Description:
After finishing my A level in Weymouth, Dorset, I then went to Essex University in Colchester to study Science. Ater getting my first degree, I then decided to do a masters Degree in Chemistry and passed. In my University days, I have always loved Maths and Science and in my first year at University, I did Physics, Chemistry and Maths. I have a very high understanding of Maths because of my passion for Maths and I have solve several problems in Maths, Physics and Chemistry up to A level. I am very passionate about numbers and anything that has numbers in it, I will solve. My chemical knowledge is absolutely unbelievable. I have been taeching Chemistry and Maths longer than A level Physics but I teach A level Physics in my current School. If you really want to be tutored by someone who understand and know how to teach, then, contact me and I will get you the best possible grade in Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
Teaching Experience:
I actually started teaching as soon as I left University in 1993. In those days, I did not have teaching qualification. I then decided to get some experience outside education. After gaining experience in Industries, I decided to get back into teaching and took my teaching qualification. I am now a fully qualified teacher and then started teaching again in September 2007. My strength in teaching has always been on a one to one basis. I do teach in a Grammar School at the moment but I always prefer to teach on a one to one basis because I enjoy helping individual student's as each student's requirement is different and you can't properly help individual student's in a class of 30 students. I am very passionate about teaching and devote a lot of my time teaching.
Tutoring Approach:
My tutoring style is quite unique. Being a school teacher myself, I now understand why it is so difficult for students to understand the subjects that I teach. I do not believe in pressurising students to learn. I prefer a much more relaxed atmosphere whereby the students needs and requirement is the absolute paramount. Style of teaching is also important and how you come across to the students is also very important. Investing into new ways and new ideas in order to aid students understanding is also very important. When you come to me for tutoring, I will not move unto another topic until I am fully satisfied that you have understood the topic that we are doing at the moment and that you can answer questions on those topics that we have done comfortable and confidently.
Subjects
- Physics
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£35 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: Hi, my name's Chris and I provide a guitar tuition service in and around Worcester. I offer both acoustic and electric guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate students of all ages. I teach a variety of styles and can tailor lessons to your own m ...
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Personal Description:
Hi, my name's Chris and I provide a guitar tuition service in and around Worcester. I offer both acoustic and electric guitar lessons for beginner and intermediate students of all ages. I teach a variety of styles and can tailor lessons to your own musical interests so that you're not only learning the music you love, but developing other essential skills in a relevant musical context.
Teaching Experience:
I have 12 years experience playing guitar and hold a joint-honours degree in music.
Tutoring Approach:
In addition to teaching you how to play the guitar, I can offer expertise in other areas of music. Having spent three years studying music at university, and being a writer myself, I can assist you with your own compositions, arrangements and songs. Likewise I can help with the sometimes precarious art of accompanying yourself as a singer! The focus of lessons is up to you, though equally if you're unsure of exactly what you'd like to learn I can offer plenty of options. As a patient and considerate individual my lessons tend to be relaxed but highly productive.
Guitar lessons can be arranged at times to suit. I'm generally available on weekday afternoons and evenings but feel free to contact me to check my current availability. I teach at my family home in the Barbourne area of central Worcester but I am also willing to travel within Worcester and to nearby surrounding areas of Worcestershire. For this service I charge an additional fee to cover the cost of transport and travel time, this is £5 within Worcester and £10 for Droitwich and Malvern.
My rate is £15 per half hour, however longer lessons are perfectly possible. For more information, or to arrange a lesson please feel free to contact me.
Subjects
- Music
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Qualified and experienced spanish teacher with primary school teaching degree from ausias march university in Valencia (Spain). Available for private tuition, teaching Spanish. ...
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Personal Description:
Qualified and experienced spanish teacher with primary school teaching degree from ausias march university in Valencia (Spain).
Available for private tuition, teaching Spanish.
Teaching Experience:
MORE THAN 10 YEARS TO ALL LEVELS
Tutoring Approach:
COMMUNICATIVE APPROACH
Subjects
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- Spanish
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£55 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, I'm Sammy. I offer private tutoring in German and Italian in friendly, focused and supportive lessons. Whether you are learning a language as an adult, need help with exams, or would just like some conversation practice to boost your confi ...
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Personal Description:
Hello, I'm Sammy.
I offer private tutoring in German and Italian in friendly, focused and supportive lessons. Whether you are learning a language as an adult, need help with exams, or would just like some conversation practice to boost your confidence, I will tailor our sessions to suit your needs. Of course, if you just want to brush up on your language skills before a holiday or business trip, I can help with this, too!
I offer lessons for groups at a discounted rate - ideal for couples and friends.
I also have extensive experience in teaching English as a foreign language and I welcome international students to get in touch.
I am based in Liverpool and offer online tuition.
Teaching Experience:
* Former Head of Languages in a secondary school
* Fully qualified teacher with over ten years' experience teaching GCSE and A level
* Masters in Education and 1st class BA (hons) in German and Italian with a distinction in spoken language
* Experience teaching language for business
* Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certified
Tutoring Approach:
My first aim is to put you at ease and boost your confidence. Lesson content is completely flexible to fit with what you need and we will always work at a pace you are comfortable with.
Subjects
- Italian
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- German
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I have been a maths teacher for 16 years now as well as being a curriculum leader and now a Head of Maths at a secondary school. I have taught in the UK and in Australia. I believe everyone can be successful in maths if given the right guidance. Ever ...
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Personal Description:
I have been a maths teacher for 16 years now as well as being a curriculum leader and now a Head of Maths at a secondary school. I have taught in the UK and in Australia. I believe everyone can be successful in maths if given the right guidance. Every student I have tutored has met or exceeded the target grade they wished to achieve. References available upon request.
Teaching Experience:
In the UK I have worked at several secondary schools and now work at one of the highest performing schools for maths, in the country. The vast majority of my students have shown good to outstanding progress. I have also led mathematics at 8 secondary schools for a multi academy trust.
Tutoring Approach:
My tutoring sessions are very personalised to the student. I use a variety of diagnostic tools during the first 3-5 sessions to learn about the gaps in the tutees maths knowledge. I am also very aware that low confidence is often a barrier to maths learning. I embed a variety of engaging tasks and teaching strategies that promote confidence as well as retention. This usually leads to very good results. I also provide access to an online platform that ensures your learning continues between sessions. My focus is unapologetically on you, the tutee and ensuring that I alter my teaching to ensure you understand. I also take a holistic approach, looking at what your other study commitments are, and support you to manage your time, and coach your mindset and help hone your metacognitive strategies for success.
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£70 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£70 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£70 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£90 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£70 p.h.)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I have worked as a teacher in the UK for 22 years with a range of age groups. Before teaching I was a Registered General Nurse and worked in hospitals both in Birmingham and Worcester. ...
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Personal Description:
I have worked as a teacher in the UK for 22 years with a range of age groups. Before teaching I was a Registered General Nurse and worked in hospitals both in Birmingham and Worcester.
Teaching Experience:
I have 22yrs experience in English primary schools teaching from Reception to Year Four. I have worked with children with a variety of special needs and have acted as Senco for 3 years.
Tutoring Approach:
I like to make my lessons fun and interesting. I am able to use a child's interests to engage them in their learning and provided regular encouragement and feedback to motivate each child to progress and achieve their potential.
When working with adult learners I seek to build a mutual respect and friendship whilst structuring the lesson to meet their individual needs and interest.
Subjects
- Medicine
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am fully qualified teacher and have been tutoring online for over two years. I now work part-time tutoring online, usually from my home, but occasionally from elsewhere. I have two adult children, one just finishing university and the other working ...
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Personal Description:
I am fully qualified teacher and have been tutoring online for over two years. I now work part-time tutoring online, usually from my home, but occasionally from elsewhere. I have two adult children, one just finishing university and the other working in an apprenticeship. I originally tutored in person, but made the transition to online tutoring after the first lock-down. My existing pupils did extremely well at the transition and have continued to grow in confidence, to learn just as much as they did before and to also improve their ICT skills, using the keyboard to write, by using the classroom tools and sometimes sharing their screen.
The other advantages of online tutoring are that I am never held up in the rush hour traffic, there is no need to wear masks and I have even tutored pupils that have travelled abroad or have been living elsewhere, like Norway or even Nigeria, so continuity of tutoring is easier. Children seem just as able to build a relationship with a tutor online as in person, so this has never been a problem and I have had really good relationships with all of my pupils and their families. I really enjoy working with young people and their families. Sometimes I start working with one sibling and then with a brother or sister, or swap around depending on which child needs the most help.
I can be flexible and will try to work around parents' work and home responsibilities and commitments, but I will need to charge if lessons are cancelled within 24 hours.
I charge £35 per hour and that includes lesson preparation, providing homework (including marking if/when required), and providing feedback to parents/carers.
Teaching Experience:
I have been involved in Primary education for seventeen years, mainly in Key Stage 2. I have experience working one-to-one with children with Special Educational Needs, those needing just a little extra support to move them on and to boost their confidence, as well as working with highly academic children that need stretching, to ensure that they are never bored with schooling.
As well as being a fully qualified classroom teacher, I have been a School Safeguarding Governor for more than eight years and have worked with the Local Safeguarding Board, as well as with other Children in Care providers and have personal experience of caring for Looked After Children, so whatever your child's educational needs are, I'm here to help. I believe in teaching children to ensure that every child maximises their potential and I try to find ways to engage them in learning by using activities that they will enjoy. To do this I employ various teaching styles to suit the individual needs of each pupil. Whenever possible, I try to help children to understand how and why they are learning new things, how it relates to the wider world and why it is important for them to try to grasp new or difficult concepts and to take responsibility for their own learning.
Tutoring Approach:
I like to get to know the pupil I'm working with to find out the best way that they learn. Sometimes this can be encouraging them to engage in practical activities, such as cooking/baking, because it engages a child in a way that takes them away from the 'classroom' style of learning and puts them more at ease, as they are no longer feeling under any pressure to 'learn'. I have found that some children learn much more quickly when faced with a practical problem, such as reading a recipe and halving/doubling ingredients etc, with the added incentive and reward of eventually making something that they can eat. In addition, this may also help by giving them a visual and sensory memory of what they have learned. When tutoring I like to find out about each child's learning preference and tailor their tutorial accordingly. I believe in making learning fun and enjoyable, setting achievable goals that will help your child gain confidence and boost their self-esteem, as well as progress them academically.
Most children love ICT, but some are less confident and so involving them in online tutoring can be the best way to help them overcome any fears and concerns they may have, building their confidence as they learn to manage the whiteboard tools and communicate successfully with their tutor. They can also easily and quickly see their own progression. There are many fun and interesting games available for all the different subjects and working through some of these together often leads to children taking more responsibility for their own learning and becoming more eager and more confident to take on greater challenges. Once they become fully competent at a particular activity, they are usually keen to find another one. ICT can also provide a means of recording the subjects that they need to revise and they can then go over these and practise them in their own time.
The thought of taking the 11 Plus test is challenging and can cause a lot of unnecessary stress and upset, for both parents and children. Having taught in a junior school where about fifty percent of the children move on to a grammar school, I am well aware of the pressure that some children are under to 'pass' the 11 Plus. There are many things that can be done to support your child and to help them to reach their maximum potential. Identifying the areas of learning that they find most difficult and overcoming this, is key to their gaining confidence and enabling them to make their best effort whilst taking this test. As well as teaching whole classes of children preparing for the 11 Plus, in recent years I have been working one-to-one with children preparing to take this test. I assist them in the aspects of English and maths that they have found most challenging, including using questions from past 11 Plus test papers so that they have become familiar with the test format. Pupils gain confidence in themselves and then they know that they will do their very best when they take the test.
The 11 Plus test can vary, depending on the school and catchment area. Most grammar schools prefer pupils not to be tutored, otherwise pupils may struggle if they are successful in the test, but do not possess the natural speed of learning required at many of these schools, so my preferred method of tutoring is to help pupils to understand any concepts they struggle with and to help them to become more advanced in these areas. Pupils should work through the appropriate 11 Plus practice materials on their own and identify the areas where they need the most help. This helps them to gain confidence in their own ability and to take responsibility for their own learning. This is very important for them if they are to progress well and if they are successful in gaining entry to a grammar school.
I provide lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils to help them with any areas of the curriculum that they find difficult. I provide homework if required.
I occasionally tutor pupils in KS3, mainly Years 7 and 8, often helping them with their homework.
I can be flexible and will try to work around parents' work and home responsibilities and commitments, but I will need to charge if lessons are cancelled within 24 hours.
Whatever year a child is in at school, it is important for them to know that every step forward is a step towards greater achievement and understanding. Whatever your child's academic needs, please be assured that I am here to ensure that your child grows in confidence and achieves their maximum potential and will do my very best for them and for you.I look forward to working with your child.
Subjects
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
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