Qualified and highly experienced SEN tutor, specialising in dyslexia tutoring and diagnostic assessments. I teach reading, writing and spelling to primary and secondary age children. I help teenagers prepare for GCSEs on a gradual basis from year 8, focusing on revision techniques, targeting exam questions and a particular emphasis on the skills needed to pass the English language exam.

I am an experienced teacher, educational specialist, study skills tutor and dyslexia assessor with over 30 years’ experience working across secondary, further and higher education, as well as international education. I have extensive experience teaching GCSE and A Level Psychology, supporting students of a wide range of abilities and backgrounds, and have been an AQA Psychology examiner since 2004, giving me a detailed understanding of examination requirements and assessment. Alongside Psychology, I have taught English, ESOL, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), literacy and study skills to children, young people and adults, both in the UK and internationally. My experience includes teaching international students preparing for university study, delivering pre-sessional and foundation programmes, and preparing learners for Cambridge and other English language examinations. Since 2014, I have worked independently as an educational consultant, providing one-to-one literacy, academic and study skills support to students aged 6–16, alongside specialist dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) assessment. I have also provided specialist one-to-one study skills support to university students through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), developing personalised strategies for reading, academic writing, organisation, revision and time management.

My teaching approach is designed specifically for students with SEN. I combine a multisensory approach with student-led learning, creating lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable all of which help build confidence and resilience. Rather than expecting students to fit a traditional learning model, I adapt my teaching to suit each child's strengths, interests and preferred ways of learning. My lessons are 55 minutes in duration with follow-up work provided to take home in order to practise the skills outlined during the lesson.