May

As a kind and patient English and History Tutor, with 14 years’ experience in education. This has given me a wealth of experience and a deeper understanding of young people, and the difficulties they face through their education and learning.

Every student is unique and learns at a different pace. Education is more than what is in your textbook, it is about exploring the possibilities. I try to ignite this enthusiasm into our lessons. I have pushed the boundaries of knowledge with my students, helping them to think differently about ‘how and why’ the author as written their work in a particular way. What impact does this have on the reader, and why is it important?

It is my job, to help your child, reach their potential, I am a firm believer in praise and through positive encouragement, this can be achieved.

I have up-to-date knowledge on all the different syllabuses and the Examining boards AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC from Primary KS2, Y4-6. To Secondary KS3 - GCSEs. Y7-13. (From Dickens to analysing poetry or medieval medicine, to Stalin and the cold war).

I seem to have become quite an expert in Teaching, Tutoring and coaching students, through their Preparatory 7 -11+ & 16+ School entrance exams and interviews. All students I have worked with were accepted, into their chosen school. (Nottingham and Leicester High School. Oundle, Sevenoaks, Northbourne, The Kings School and Gordonstoun).

Availability: Weekends & After school.
Non -term time (school holiday).

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have worked with a wide diversity of students, supporting their individual needs and enabling them to overcome any social, emotional and behavioural barriers to achieve their academic potential. This experience has increased my knowledge, awareness and understanding in numerous areas. I am confident in implementing appropriate strategies to support student progress and advising other professionals, to enable students to achieve to the best of their potential.

Over the years I have embraced my role as a mentor to many students that have required different levels of individual support, including specific SEND or behavioural needs. I have successfully created many positive relationships between the student, parents and their school, which is conducive to positive change and progress. I have pro-actively monitored and responded to school reports, absences in learning, implemented appropriate action plans or strategies.