Laura

Hi, my name is Laura and I am an experienced, practicing primary school teacher who specialises in Early Years and KS1.
I have experience working with children with a wide range of needs and abilities.
I have a passion for making learning fun, hands on and practical. I love sensory activities and learning through playing and exploring in a meaningful way that allows children to consolidate and extend their understanding.
Whatever your child’s needs- from confidence building in a particular area, help to catch up, challenging to meet their full potential or help to prepare for their next step in learning- contact me and we can chat.
I am very adaptable and am happy to talk through your individual needs and hopes and make the learning and experiences relevant and appealing to your child.
I am always understanding, kind and patient in my approach, I feel that a positive growth mindset if so important- I want my students to know that getting things ‘wrong’ is a valuable part of the learning process and to feel the sense of reward that comes from solving a problem.
As a practicing teacher I have a good knowledge of current guidelines, expectations and good practice.

Availability: I have various slots available after school.
For home educators I am able to offer day time slots on Mondays and Tuesdays.
I am open to doing some weekend slots if needed.
Online or in person, 1-1 or small group.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I studied for my Ba Hons in Primary Education, with Qts at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Since completing my qualification I have been working at a wonderful primary school. Most of my career has been spent teaching in yr R (EYFS) and KS1, although I have experience of teaching across the primary age year groups.
I have good experience with working with groups of mixed age children.
I have attended many courses during my career that have allowed me to extend my understanding and insight into working with children with speech and language difficulties and working with children with SEN including autism and ADHD.
I worked full time for many years but have taught part time since having my own children.
Over all I have more than 15 years qualified teaching experience.

DBS Check: Yes