Ilana

Teaching has always been my passion and my ambition. I have a particular passion for enthusing children with a love of the written word in all forms, and enabling them to develop their own analytical skills. My extensive and diverse roles over the last 20 years include: large group teaching in a primary school setting founding and developing my own chain of nurseries tutoring children from ages five to twelve in their own homes teaching home educated children both individually and in small groups, as well as teaching my own children all core curriculum subjects.

My experience has reinforced my knowledge that children learn best in a one to one setting, with individually tailored programmes that cater for their specific learning style. By assessing how a child learns most effectively, and tailoring the teaching towards this, I can maximise the benefits they receive. Keeping the learning fun and stimulating through activities they find motivating is also key.

I am a 7+, 8+ and 11+ exam specialist with extensive experience of top London schools including UCS, Westminster Under, St Paul`s, Highgate, and South Hampstead. I write my own 7+/8+ practice papers, conduct educational assessments for children to determine suitability for entrance exams, as well as deliver workshops to other tutors on how to teach for entrance exams.

Availability: weekdays

Willing to travel: 4 miles

Experience: Educational Assessor February 2019– Present:

Regularly assessing primary aged children in English, Maths, and Reasoning:
o Measuring children’s attainment levels against relevant age specific levels
o Advising parents on the most affective preparatory programme for their child
o Providing a comprehensive written report with full recommendations

Tutor Trainer August 2019 – Present:

Developing and delivering a training programme for less experienced tutors to enable them to fully understand the entrance exam process and enable them to effectively teach the skills and knowledge to their students

Tutoring Jan 2012 – Present (over 1000 hours one to one tuition)

Successfully supporting primary aged pupils with their learning across a range of subjects and situations:
o Tutoring children preparing for exams such as the 7+, 8+ and 11+ both in person and online
o Tutoring children ranging in age from 4 to 12 with English as a second language to bring their English skills in line with their peers
o Tutoring children aged 4 to 12 to help with their transition from curriculums in other countries
o Supporting children in their homework and in areas in which they are struggling with at school


Home Education and Small Group Tutoring 2005 – Present

Using my teaching skills to successfully organise and teach small groups of home educated children. Effectively teaching my own children at home in all areas of the National Curriculum in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and GCSE level.
o Developed individual education plans for each child which ensure their specific learning styles are addressed and wor on a one to one basis with each child and managing their individual strengths and weaknesses.
o Planning, developing and teaching each subject in a stimulating approach to maintain interest, with a particular emphasis on maths and literacy.
o Organising small group literacy workshops with Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 home educated children to further develop their skills in reading comprehension, group debate, and group spea.
o Successfully adapted my own children’s curriculum and educational activities to offer to small groups of Key Stage 2 and 3 children for in-demand subjects such as Geography, Science and Engineering.
o Developed a year long museum programme for groups of home educated children (Key Stage 1 and 2), ta advantage of directed sessions to further develop the children’s knowledge in subjects such as art appreciation, history, and science.
o Teaching online English classes in areas such as analysing literature, learning to write effectively, essay writing, poetry and creative writing.

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