I have been a qualified primary teacher for over 30 years and have over 15 years experience in tutoring maths and English. I firmly believe that boosting confidence and building the foundations in learning in a relaxed and supportive environment is the key to a child's success. I aim to lead the way and help every child I teach achieve their goal and shine whether in the classroom, SATS or the 11+

• Qualified teacher since 1987 with 15 years’ tutoring experience

• Warm, friendly, and approachable style that helps students feel at ease

• Skilled at building confidence as well as academic ability

• Extensive experience supporting SEN and neurodivergent learners, with a focus on Years 3–6 (but also working across nursery to Year 11)

• Professional and reassuring, with regular feedback for parents to track progress

. I have helped children struggling in the bottom set in school to achieve top marks in their SATs and get into the secondary schools of their choice.

I specialise in building confidence to guide students from Year 3 onwards in English and maths with a strong focus on SATs preparation and 11+ preparation.

I cover the Maths and English national curriculum and focus on the areas that your child needs extra support with, working towards their SATs tests or 11+ exams to achieve their potential.

My approach is warm and relaxed with an emphasis on confidence-building. I encourage children to let me know what they struggle with, ask questions and to be inquisitive about what they're learning.

Each lesson is tailored to your child’s needs and learning style. Whether your child needs help with maths, literacy, reasoning or exam preparation, I provide the tools and encouragement to help them shine.

My lessons are conducted in a supportive environment where your child can learn and achieve in a safe place where mistakes are learning opportunities. Each child is encouraged to take pride in every achievement, helping them to build strong foundations in reading, writing, comprehension and maths.

I teach practical strategies and encourage steady progress towards classroom success and exam readiness.

I aim to make my lessons both enjoyable and rewarding, with a variety of resources, where a child is able to work at their own pace. When a child is successful at each small step, confidence grows and learning can really begin.

My lessons take place at my home or online through Zoom if preferred. Lessons are usually for one hour, although this can be flexible.