Phil

I have been tutoring in Weymouth since 2018, having moved from Eastbourne where I was a private tutor for six years. Prior to that I worked for six years in West Yorkshire as a a self-employed independent education consultant, and also as a School Improvement Partner and Link Officer for Calderdale MBC. I have over thirty years teaching experience in primary, junior and middle schools, including seven years as as a deputy head and fifteen years as a headteacher. I have always loved teaching children and aim particularly to help them develop self-esteem and confidence.

Availability: My current availability is as follows:

Mondays 6.30 onwards

Wednesdays - between 3.30 pm and 5 pm, after 6.45 pm

These sessions tend to fill up very quickly so please contact me asap if you are interested.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience: I have a wide background experience in teaching and education, having taught in five different schools in five different English education authorities, before becoming a School Link Officer / School Improvement Partner. I have held posts in large and small schools, with management experience in each, and I have taught children in all age-groups of primary, junior and 8-12 middle schools. I have, at one time or another, held particular responsibility for Curriculum Development, Maths, English, Science, Technology, ICT, PE, Art, French and Special Needs. I was Deputy Headteacher at two widely differing schools before becoming Headteacher of a small primary school. I maintained a teaching commitment of two to three days per week throughout my time as Headteacher of the school.

I base my approach to tutoring on an understanding of the individual needs of each student. I firmly believe that all children are capable of success. It is the tutor`s role to develop an understanding of each student`s preferred learning style and to find the most effective way of teaching each student.

I begin with an initial diagnosis based on discussion with the parents and an analysis of the student`s current ability. Further sessions concentrate on developing the skills of the student in line with a planned programme of work and targets, which has been agreed with the parents and student. I have a relaxed and friendly style with students but also have high expectations of their progress.