Hello Everyone! My name is Angela and I am an experienced Piano Teacher and Dyslexia Tutor. I live in Stanley with my wife, four children, an older dog, a puppy and a rabbit! I visit students in their own homes for lessons because it’s a bit hectic here!
Tutor Profile
Teaching Experience
I have been teaching Piano and Music Theory for 18 years, having taught in several schools, visiting students for lessons in their own homes, and I also teach piano lessons online. I have taught students of all ages, many with additional needs, and I also teach children from pre-school age. I have had much success with entering students for ABRSM Piano and Music Theory exams.
I also tutor children with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. I use the Danks Davis Dyslexia Method which is primarily a spelling method which also focuses on reading, writing and comprehension. I have been tutoring using the Danks Davis Dyslexia Method for 20 years. I have found it to be very successful, especially as many of my previous students are now at university and building excellent careers for themselves!
Tutoring Approach
I believe that learning should be fun and enjoyable, and aim to always make Piano Lessons and Danks Davis Dyslexia Sessions a positive experience for the students. I understand that students have other pressures on them and I aim to make their lessons with me a relaxing and confidence-building experience. I do not pressure students to take piano exams unless they want to, and I’m always happy to teach them how to play their favourite songs and music.
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Qualifications
Early Intervention Therapy for Autism
Other · Milestones · 2009
Danks Davis Dyslexia Certified Tutor
Other · Danks Davis Dyslexia · 2006
NVQ4 Advanced Practise in Early Years Care and Education
Professional · YMCA Training · 2004
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Professional · Brighton & Hove · 2003
Performing Arts A-Level
College · Esher College · 1996
Grade 7 Piano
Other · ABRSM · 1995
Grade 5 Music Theory
Other · ABRSM · 1993
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Rachel
Angela supported my daughter with tutoring last year, she was incredibly patient and adapted to my daughters needs very well. I would recommend Angela's tutoring.
Chris
Angela has been absolutely brilliant with our daughter in supporting her with dyslexia and spelling. She is very patient, professional and well equipped. Our daughter finds spelling really difficult and often gets upset and frustrated, Angela is always ready with a technique and her calming influence to help her. She has an effective phased program to follow and we can all see the benefits in her writing. Thank you Angela.
maya.w
Angela is an amazing tutor and would recommend for anyone who is problems with spelling or is interested in learning the piano. I worked with Angela for more than 5 years. First with in improving my spelling as I am dyslexic and have struggled with spelling my whole life. Her Danks Davis Dyslexic Method really helped me and she adapted it to my needs where I had certain words I really struggled with. Once my spelling had improved and I was happy with it, I moved into piano lessons with her. Up until I started university and no longer had the time I had completed up to Grade 3 ABRSM piano with her and had passed every exam first try! I cannot recommend Angela enough, if it wasn’t for all her help with improving my spelling I don’t think I would be a 3rd studying a LLB in Law at university and have good enough grades to be currently studying in Norway on a year abroad. Some of the techniques she taught me to remember spellings I still use today all these years later. If you want to learn piano or improve your spelling, or need help with anything I couldn’t recommend Angela enough!!
Josette
My daughter has worked with Angela for several years, and I can honestly say she has been instrumental in my daughter’s progress. She helped Alesha learn to read with confidence, supported her spelling, and — most importantly — made her feel capable. Her patience, expertise, and genuine care have made an enormous difference. We are so grateful for everything she has done.
GenFirst Tutors
Angela is very reliable with great time keeping. She is enabling my daughter to make really quick progress. It works really well for us that she comes to our house.
Tuition online DBS checked Tuition at student's home (Travels up to 10 km)
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