Ayshah

I am a dedicated and experienced tutor with over seven years of teaching experience, supporting students from Key Stage 1 through to A Level. I hold a Bachelor`s degree in Sociology and Modern History, alongside a Master`s degree in Psychology from the University of Essex, which enables me to combine strong subject knowledge with an in-depth understanding of child development, behaviour, and learning.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a diverse range of students, tailoring my teaching to suit individual learning styles and needs. I have particular expertise in supporting children who require additional guidance, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, children in foster care, and pupils whose education has been affected by challenging life circumstances. My approach is patient, adaptable, and centred on building trust and confidence, allowing students to reach their full potential.
I tutor students from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3, helping them develop strong academic foundations while working closely with schools, parents, and carers to ensure my lessons complement the curriculum and individual learning targets. I have also successfully tutored GCSE and A Level students, several of whom have gone on to secure places at Oxbridge universities. Supporting students to achieve ambitious academic goals while fostering confidence and independent learning is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
I offer both in-person and online tuition and am happy to travel to provide the most appropriate learning environment for each student

Willing to travel: 50 miles

Experience: I have over seven years of tutoring experience, working with students from Key Stage 1 through to A Level in both mainstream and alternative education settings. Throughout my career, I have supported a wide range of learners, from those striving for top academic achievement to children requiring specialist educational support. I have successfully tutored A Level students who have gone on to secure places at Oxbridge, and I take great pride in helping students realise their full academic potential.
For the past three years, I have worked as a tutor for Apex Fostering Agency, providing personalised educational support to children in foster care. This role has strengthened my ability to build trusting relationships with young people who have experienced trauma, disrupted education, or challenging life circumstances. I understand the importance of creating a safe, patient, and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued and able to succeed.
Alongside this, I have worked with Oxfordshire County Council for the past three years, delivering one-to-one tuition for children requiring additional educational provision. This has involved close collaboration with schools, parents, carers, and local authority professionals to ensure each student`s learning is tailored to their individual needs and aligns with the school curriculum.
I have also worked with schools including Wren Academy in Barnet and Harlington School in West London, providing targeted intervention and personalised tuition to help students build confidence, improve attainment, and re-engage with learning.
In addition to my agency work, I have been privately tutoring for the past four years, supporting students across a range of subjects and abilities. References are available upon request.
During my time at the University of Essex, I worked on a widening participation programme supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This experience further developed my passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education and achieve their ambitions.
My experience spans working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, SEMH needs, school avoidance, anxiety, and children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences or disrupted education. I believe that every child learns differently, and I pride myself on adapting my teaching style to meet each learner`s individual needs.
As part of my ongoing professional development, I am currently completing specialist training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Safeguarding to further strengthen my knowledge and ensure I continue to provide the highest standard of support for the children and young people I work with.

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