Francesca

I believe that the most important aspect of private tuition is that the child is happy and enjoying the sessions. From experience, when this is the case, the most positive outcomes are achieved. I am a friendly and energetic tutor who engages children during sessions by appealing to their interests and making the learning as fun as possible. When the children do not realise they are learning, this is often when they learn best.

I create a safe environment where children feel confident to try out new ideas and challenge themselves, and where mistakes are looked upon as excellent opportunities to learn, rather than in a negative way. I praise the children when they are successful to ensure that they feel confident and are pleased and excited by what they have achieved.

Professional relationships are of the upmost importance to me and so I would strive to do everything in my power to ensure that I have successful and positive relationships with parents, as this is paramount to the children achieving success. I have always been praised on my ability to work in a team, both as a member and a leader, and I believe that private tuition is no different. I need to work with you in order to make sure that your child is happy and reaching their full potential. I promise to do everything in my power to achieve this and for your child to look forward to and enjoy our lessons each week.

I am currently undertaking a Level 7 Specialist Teacher Qualification, specialising in Dyslexia. If you would like to discuss tuition specifically for Dyslexia, please do get in touch.

Availability: I currently have availability during both weeknights and weekends. Although I have a busy schedule fitting my clients in, I will always try to be as flexible as possible to accommodate your family`s needs.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: I have been teaching for the last 10 years in both independent prep schools and state primary schools. I currently teach in an excellent prep school, and am responsible for the personal and academic well-being and progression of Year 5 as a form tutor, English and Maths teacher. I am currently head of Data and Assessment, and Mathematics across the whole school.

Being in these roles means I have an overview of all year groups at the primary age, and therefore am confident in delivering tutoring sessions to children of all ages from Year 1 to Year 6. We prepare children for the 11+ and ISEB entrance examinations, and through tutoring and teaching I have an excellent track record with successful applications where the pupils have been offered places at the School(s) of their choice.

I have previously taught in both Key Stage One and Key Stage Two, and so my knowledge of the Key Stage One and Key Stage Two curriculum is excellent, and my skills and ability to teach this age group, allow me to transfer this knowledge to exam preparation easily.

I currently tutor a range of children from age 4 to 16, focusing on both exam practice and general catch up on school work. I have been tutoring since September 2015 and I love being able to form a professional relationship on a one to one level and see the success and progress that these children make.

I have always been graded as either ‘excellent’ or ‘outstanding’ in any lesson observations, and I am extremely proud of this achievement, as I do not settle for anything less than the best, and this is something that you can rely on me for as a tutor. I am a determined, approachable and friendly individual that wants the best for the children I work with.

DBS Check: Yes