Description: One of our private tutors in London, who is also a qualified school teacher. Here’s a short snippet of her tutor profile.
I am currently responsible for assisting in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher. My duties are to organise classes and respond to the strengths and needs of students during lessons.
I have:
● Provided pastoral care and support to children, and a secure environment in which to learn
● Observed, assessed and recorded children’s progress, and shared knowledge with both practitioners and parents as required.
● Designated Safeguarding teacher, co-leading on safeguarding with the deputy head teacher
● Provide full learning experience and support for students beyond set classes, working with pupils experiencing barriers to learning across the academic range.
● Put packages of help in place where needed, liaising with SENCO and outside agencies.
Responsible for making a positive and regular contribution to the school’s extracurricular and enrichment programme; leading, coaching and supporting students to develop their academic skills but also their sporting talents and outside interests.
● Planned and managed change in line with the ‘Read Write Inc.’ Phonics scheme.
● Led and supported with training in Phonics as and when required.
● Observed Phonics being taught and provided classroom support for children.
● Assessed children and analysed data to keep standards and expectations high.
● Ensured accurate and productive use of regular assessment of children.
● During Guided Reading, helped a group of children with different abilities improve their reading and Phonics levels.
● Taught a range of classes in subjects such as English, Maths, Science and Music.
As a 1 to 1 private tutor in London, I have:
● Dedicated to ensuring pupils standards are met, empowering students with constructive feedback and practical test-taking strategies. Active listener committed to helping students overcome academic challenges to reach personal goals.
● Develop academic strategies to improve pupil independence.
● Achieved 100% client satisfaction while scheduling and teaching independently.
● Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that accommodated specific level of learners while offering support to make certain each pupil was able to grasp materials
● Supported pupils aged 5- 11 to improve Math, English and Reading skills.
● Reviewed materials assigned by the pupil’s teacher and helped pupils.
● Supported pupils with common entrance exams (11+) in maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non- Verbal Reasoning.
● Ensured pupils understood topics and consolidated new learning.
I am a full time primary school teacher based in London specialising in primary school education and preparation for the 11+. This has given extensive experience over the years in tutoring in evenings and the weekend.
Prior to this I studied for a degree in law with business and worked in the legal field and other graduate positions before discovering my vocation to teach. I feel that this background has helped me become a well-rounded teacher and private tutor.
Having taught in the classroom, small groups and 1 to 1 I realise that a child benefits most when trying to comprehend a subject, and ultimately preparing for exams from dedicated sessions with a personal tutor.
Preparing and motivating children for academic achievement is something all parents should strive for and engage with various subject tutors in London.
In trusting their future with a private tutor, they must have the utmost confidence that the tutor is knowledgeable, experienced and adaptable and entirely focused in ensuring their child achieves success.
Under my leadership as Phonics lead across Key Stage 1 the group achieved a pass rate of over 90%. I have had multiple ‘outstanding’ observations and have recently become the Maths lead across both Key Stages.
A past tutee not only passed their 11+ but was accepted into their first-choice school, Eton. Seeing a child realise their potential and excel academically under my guidance is a daily source of inspiration
I believe in a holistic approach to teaching in the classroom and transfer this philosophy into my tuition work with great results. Teaching is not the same as tutoring however, and I possess the skills necessary to listen to a student’s needs and motivate them to push beyond what they have learnt in the classroom.
Instilling a strong foundation is the key to understanding concepts and progressing in the education system and I make sure all tutees are comfortable with the basics before moving forward with more complex material so they are confident in problem solving and forming opinions of their own.
Extracting the full potential of pupils and tutees also involves creating a fun, enriching learning environment, and I draw on my experience from the classroom to bring subjects to life in each tutor session.
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