My approach is person-centred, kind, calm, motivational and empathetic, with an aim to boost confidence, which I believe is vital to academic achievement.
I spend time getting to know my students and encourage the practice of English skills within topic areas of personal interest to them. Being mental health and neurodivergence aware, I promote safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration and empowerment as I build a rapport with my students to better support their individual needs. Sessions are therefore bespoke and flexible, learner-focused rather than teacher-led.
I am a good listener and can empathise with my students, helping them to see areas for improvement in their work and offering practical advice and tips on how to develop it further. From students who require regular face-to-face online sessions, to those who require a single essay critique by email correspondence, I am able to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.
I encourage students to be proactive and resourceful in their approach to English, guiding them through the processes of learning and problem-solving. I invite students to discuss what they would like to work on each session and establish the ways in which I can best support them. Any materials to be looked at during the session time can be emailed to me or shared via an online platform. I also offer guidance on setting targets over a course of sessions so that students can meet their aims and manage their study time effectively.
Ultimately, I aim to help my students fulfil their academic potential whilst also developing the range of skills needed to achieve their aspirations in life.
Sample of Reviews:
From Wo (5/5): (A-Level English) Could not have asked for anyone better. My son went from a worried, stressed student to a confident, self assured one in just a few sessions. Natalie was incredibly clear about what was needed to be done in a very short space of time. More than that she cared about my son's teaching and shot back questions and highlighted an issue that needed sorting out with the college that we were not even aware of. Cannot recommend Natalie more. Excellent.
From Louisa (5/5): Working with Natalie was a transformative experience for me. Her knowledge of poetry is matched only by her ability to inspire confidence and creativity. With a gentle yet insightful style, she helped me begin to unlock my own voice, refine my technique, and truly feel the power of my words. Engaging and encouraging, I cannot recommend Natalie enough!
From Joshua (5/5): (A-Level English) To sum Natalie in a nut shell; "so helpful"- Natalie has helped me so much with my coursework which has ultimately enabled me to go from a Grade E to a Grade B. Natalie managed to fit me into her very busy schedule at such short notice. I looked at many tutors and Natalie's profile caught my eye due to her professionalism, experience and intelligence. If you need an English tutor, go to her. Thanks again Natalie. :)
From Kevin (5/5): Natalie is very professional, punctual & an inspiration to those that do not find the English subject naturally as clear as other academic topics. My daughter's confidence not only in English but across other subjects that involve essay writing/answers has improved significantly under Natalie's expert tutelage. The tutoring sessions have meant that she is now focused on structure/content in all subjects along with social interaction also.
From Carmilla (5/5): Natalie was an exceptional mentor for me during the process of creating my FMP. She was easy to talk to about my ideas and process, and provided much-needed information and advice, including background reading and technical insights. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my ideas with them, especially when I was stuck for choice and they offered new ways for me to think around my creative roadblocks. I am glad to have worked with her.
