Gillian

Highly nurturing, individualised approach to meet pupil requirements, with focus on building confidence and self esteem. I`m happy to liaise with schools and work closely with parents to improve outcomes for their child.
My most recent teaching experience has been working with Year 6, delivering a stimulating curriculum whilst preparing for Key Stage 2 SATS . My approach ensures good outcomes for individual pupils, focussing on strengths and minimising any weaknesses. .
I have broad experience teaching Year Six through to Foundation Stage and providing individualised programmes of support for pupils with additional needs.I`m proficient at teaching all aspects of Literacy and Numeracy across the age range and also offer adult literacy support. I have recent experience of working with SATS Booster Groups in Maths and English, identifying gaps in pupil learning and providing intensive programmes of support. I am highly skilled at teaching reading, phonics and spelling skills as well as writing skills and grammar.
I`ve worked closely with pupils experiencing behavioural and emotional difficulties and able to support pupils with health requirements, or those requiring home education.
I’m qualified to identify the characteristics of Dyslexia, delivering multi-sensory support programmes to meet your child’s individual requirements. I also support pupils with Dycalculia and Dyspraxia.
I have a very friendly, flexible approach, so please contact to discuss your child`s requirements.

Availability: Day, evening and weekends.
Available for daily home tuition for home-educated pupils.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: Broad teaching experience across the primary range, as well as Special Educational Needs Coordinator experience. I`ve worked with pupils with a wide range of requirements, including gifted and talented and pupils with behavioural and emotional difficulties.
I have a Masters Level qualification in Specific Learning Difficulties and have a specialism in assessing and supporting pupils with Dyslexia.
My most recent teaching experience is with Year 6 pupils teaching all aspects of Maths, Reading, Writing Skills and Grammar.
I`m experienced in preparing pupils for Statutory Assessments and also in providing individualised programmes of support to boost achievement and improve outcomes.