Reanna

About me:

I provide excellent in-person or online tutoring in Maths (up to GCSE), English (up to KS3), Science (up to GCSE), Psychology (up to A-level) and all Primary subjects. I love teaching and tutoring, have an in-depth understanding of learning and build positive working relationships with tutees, so that they are fully engaged in their learning and enjoy the tutoring experience.

As a qualified and experienced teacher, I am very familiar with the National Curriculum and well trained in engaging and effective methods of teaching. Thus I am ideally placed to personalise the learning to your child’s strengths and to the gaps in their learning. Secondary-aged children who are struggling often benefit from tutoring with primary specialists, as we can build the learning from fundamental concepts and use creative teaching methods – this can be particularly effective for GCSE students struggling with Foundation-level Maths. Children I have taught and tutored have made great progress at school and achieved excellent results in SATS, 11+ exams, GCSEs and secondary school assessments.

Thanks to my background in both Education and Psychology, I can provide a comprehensive tutoring service that boosts children`s confidence as well as their academic attainment. I enjoy working with children with Special Educational Needs, whether diagnosed or suspected, and have extensive experience working with people with Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD. Children I have tutored have overcome their barriers to learning and achieved brilliantly in school, while also developing greater confidence and insight into their own learning.


What to expect:

Before tutoring, I will discuss the tutee`s learning and preferred tutoring subject(s) with both them and a parent. In the first session with younger children, we will usually start with a fun and gentle activity such as learning games, as it is important that children enjoy tutoring and form a productive working relationship with their tutor. With older students, we`ll often begin by looking at school assessments or curriculum/exam checklists and planning the learning accordingly. I am friendly and enthusiastic about tutoring, which students really engage with - my previous tutees have all reported enjoying tutoring.

In the following session, I will usually assess the tutee’s learning in the chosen subject(s), using a combination of written and informal assessment techniques. In future weeks, I can then teach the topics they showed gaps in during assessment, using a combination of games, quick “starter” activities, taught content, practice questions and joint working with the tutee. Over time, the learning becomes increasingly tailored to the child and you can expect to see improvements in their academic achievement, school reports, self-esteem and positive attitude to learning.

At any time, parents can ask to discuss their child’s learning and the tutoring with me. While sessions are usually children only, parents are welcome in tutoring sessions if they would like some guidance in how to help their child learn at home.

Availability: I am available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 3.30pm-8pm. I am also happy to work during the day with home schooled children, where needed.

Tutoring online or at my home in Hastings is recommended. This allows me to have all my resources at your child`s disposal and to see more children per evening, in order to meet the high demand for tutoring.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: *Tutees have achieved excellent results in GCSEs, SATs and entrance/11+ exams.
*Tutoring for 10+ years, with children from 5 to 16 years old.
*Qualified and experienced teacher, including 6 years in London schools teaching all primary year groups and working in secondary schools.
*Previous 11+ students have achieved scholarship entrance to prestigious schools, such as Brighton College.
*Worked as a Psychologist and therapist in the NHS, including extensive work with people with Autism Spectrum Condition, ADHD and mood disorders.
*Psychology BSc Hons Degree from University of York (Russell Group university).

DBS Check: Yes