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Jackie

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²Hi, Thank you for looking at my profile. I am a fully qualified primary/secondary teacher. I have worked as a classroom teacher and also as a tutor for over 25 years, teaching English lang/lit and maths KS 3 to KS 4. I have 2 sons , both attended state schools and then University. I saw at first hand how important it is for every pupil to have a positive and supportive education, especially to correct any assumptions made in the school that would limit a student's potential. (E.g. dyslexia ,ADHD).

I look forward to helping new students and supporting them to achieve their goals.

Teaching Experience

My teaching was initially in primary schools Y3 to Y6, working towards SATs and then tuition from Y3 to Y11 ,GCSE English both Language and Literature, and GCSE Maths .

I have also worked with many students who are considered to have dyslexia and I have helped pupils who were failing at school because no one had the time to diagnose their dyslexia. Attending dyslexia courses and up to date reading and writing courses, has enabled me to implement current educational methods to address these challenges. It has been a pleasure to watch my tutees achieve success when I personalise their tuition and implement strategies that address their difficulties . Students with mild autism and ADHD have also been my students. It has been a privilege to support them ,and help them to achieve some of their academic goals.

During lockdown I worked online with students all over the world, from China, Abu Dhabi, Kenya, Spain, France, Netherlands and all over the UK, with GCSE studies in English Language/ Literature and Maths This was both exciting and challenging and enabled me to develop many strategies and plans to make the online lessons engaging and interactive.

Tutoring Approach

Always personalising lessons for my students, I support them to work towards SATs and GCSE examinations. I am also determined to help them to enjoy English and Maths as subjects that are so important for their adult life , as well as to achieve academic standards. I also have students who are home schooled. It is a great pleasure to support their parents and other tutors who work so hard to give their children an all round education. I then work as part of their team.

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Qualifications

ECDL

College · Acklam Grange Secondary School · 2000

BEd

Bachelors · Polytechnic · 1986

ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Practical Grade 5 Theory

Other · ABRSM · 1986

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snewty1 Comment

Jackie is exceptional. Patient, knowledgeable, encouraging and personable. She not only helped my daughter improve her skills but also boosted her confidence enormously. Her dedication and genuine care made a real difference, and we are extremely grateful for her support. Would highly recommend to any parent looking for an outstanding tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you for your review Sandra, it has been a pleasure to work with your daughter. She has been so responsive and cooperative with the GCSE maths and English revision that we studied to raise her levels. I wish her well in her Y 12 studies.

helendobson Comment

We were looking for a tutor for my home educated daughter, age 11, who always struggled with being able to write even short sentences and was refusing to do schoolwork with her mum. Jackie is a lovely tutor who has worked wonders to engage my daughter and her writing has certainly improved. She makes her feel at ease by chatting about what she enjoys and keeping the lessons varied, with a wide range of topics. My daughter enjoys the lessons and is given the right level of homework. We started maths lessons with Jackie too, and she has already made excellent progress. We would certainly recommend Jackie as an excellent tutor for engaging and inspiring anyone who struggles with English or maths.

Tutor response

Thank you Helen for your review. I have certainly enjoyed working with your daughter and watching her progress and confidence grow in both subjects.

GemaFirst Tutors

Friendly teacher, practical and concrete.

Tutor response

Thank you Gema. Its a pleasure to work with an adult learner, and support you in becoming fluent in English conversation.

VictoriaFirst Tutors

Jackie is amazing and would recommend her. Great teacher with good engagement with her students

Tutor response

Thank you for that great feedback Victoria. Its a pleasure to work with your daughter.

KymFirst Tutors

We engaged Jackie’s services as our son had very bad English scores in his CE Mocks in February. Harry enjoyed her sessions and said Jackie made english fun. We have just received his CE English results and he got a B which back in February seemed impossible. I would throughly recommend Jackie, she knows how to engage with students and makes learning fun.

Tutor response

Thank you Kym. I'm delighted that Harry has achieved this result. I enjoyed working with him and hope that this is a platform for much success in the next stage of his education.

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