I’m a qualified and passionate Primary School teacher with 20+ years classroom experience, 10 years of which includes leadership experience.
As someone who didn’t always ‘get it’ in lessons at school I appreciate the frustration and sometimes anxiety that this can cause, I am compassionate, caring and motivated to explore new ways of explaining concepts to ensure each learner makes progress.
I have many years experience of tutoring 1:1 for the 11plus, Sats (End of Key Stage 1 and 2) and also for younger children needing a boost in phonics, reading, spelling and handwriting.
Our first session consists of an assessment, but not the type you might think, it’s not a written test, though these can have their place. I like to meet with one or both parents and discuss your requirements. I also like to speak with the student and ask what they hope to get out of the sessions and highlight specific targets they want to work towards. I use this to create a six week plan which I provide for you and your child the following week. This is not set in stone and I like to review with your child at the end of each session as well as identifying any new areas they may have found challenging in class and wish to look at in future sessions together.
Qualifications:
Subjects Covered:
- Handwriting
- Reading Comprehension (Learning to understand what is read and being able to answer questions about a text)
- Maths
- Grammar
Tailored for you and your child:
Often there will be a key focus but elements can be combined, an example might be 15 minutes handwriting followed by 30 minutes of reading comprehension and 15 minutes of grammar.
Safeguarding:
I have been subject to enhanced DBS disclosures which shows that my record is clear and I am eligible to work with children.
Documentation is available upon request.
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Locations Covered:
I am based near Barnstaple, North Devon and I cover the following areas: Barnstaple, Landkey, Shirwell, Bideford, Westward Ho! Braunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe.
Block Booking Discount:
Pay in advance for 5 sessions and get your 6th session free.
If you wish to take advantage of this offer then please discuss it with me beforehand.
Availability:
The following sessions are available:
Monday to Friday 4-5pm and 5.30-6.30pm.
Cancellation Policy:
You can cancel your booking without incurring any charges as long as it’s cancelled at least 48 hours before the lesson is due to take place.
However, if you cancel your lesson within 48 hours you will be charged the full amount.
Testimonials:
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