Penelope

I am a native English tutor and have been teaching for 8 years. I have taught English, Maths, LAMDA, and piano, where my students have always achieved either a Merit or a Distinction in their ABRSM exams.

I am currently teaching English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning to students studying to gain entry to the top independent schools in the country. I am familiar with the major exam boards such as the ISEB, CEM, and GL.

I have also taught English, Science and Maths classes in tuition centres for children of all ages.

Qualifications:
Psychology BSc, University of Nottingham
Graduate Certificate in Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling, Goldsmiths, University of London
1 Year Diploma in Professional Acting, Drama Studio London
A Levels: Psychology, History, Philosophy, French (All A* - B)
Grade 8 Piano

I relate to children extremely well and love incorporating their interests into the lessons. I am friendly and able to tailor my teaching to students of all ages and needs.

I offer in-person lessons to students within a 2-mile radius of Paddington station.

Availability: Monday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday - Wednesday 11:30am onwards
Thursday 11:30am - 3:00pm
Friday 11:30am - 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Saturday 3pm
Sunday 4pm

Willing to travel: 2 miles

Experience: I have experience tutoring children with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism, and have worked alongside a speech and language therapist specialising in autism. I also have experience working with children for whom English is a second language. I have worked with children aged 1-17.

Previous experience:
Tutor at Atom Learning

Maths, Science and English tutor in tuition centres.

Lead Secondary English teacher at Advance Academy Centres, Acton.

Research Assistant at Summer Scientist Week at the University of Nottingham, which involved assisting experiments and being responsible for the children participating.

Au Pair in Mallorca, which involved looking after and teaching English to three Spanish children.

Mentoring first year Psychology undergraduates at the University of Nottingham.

Member of Student Minds at the University of Nottingham, which involved counselling vulnerable students with mental health issues after having received the relevant training.

Various babysitting and nannying.

DBS Check: Yes