Chantelle

With 30 years as a qualified English as a Second Language teacher, 3 years in Gifted Education and Counseling, and 8 years as a Special Needs Teacher, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching practice. Additionally, I have spent 8 years researching, authoring, and creating teaching and learning materials in the UK, and have tutored one-to-one for English Language Examinations over 15 years, alongside 10 years of classroom teaching. My specialty is addressing handwriting challenges, utilizing various toolkits to help children write better.

Services Offered:
Age 6-8:
Reading using Phono-Graphix Intervention Approach
Age 7-13:
Handwriting: Building from primitive reflex integration, sensory to cognitive levels
Basic Maths Skills
Reading, Grammar, and Narrative Writing
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
English as a Second Language
Small group sessions available upon request
Age 9-12:
11+ Roadmap and Preparations Consultation
General Examination Skills for English-Language Papers
Young Adults Onwards:
English Preparation for IELTS (The International English Language Testing System)
Academic writing (Essays and Dissertations)

Tutoring Experience

I specialize in preparing young children (ages 5-11) for school readiness, focusing on reading, writing, essay writing, comprehension, and listening skills. Over the past 15 years, I have successfully taught 35 children on a one-to-one basis for these purposes. Additionally, I support children needing basic maths skills and offer Year 4 sessions for 11+ preparation and parent consultation for success roadmaps.

With 10 years of classroom experience teaching hundreds of students and 15 years of one-to-one tutoring, I also assist teenagers struggling with English as their second language. For adult learners, I have helped six individuals prepare for their IELTS and ESOL exams and edited several master and Ph.D. dissertations.

Tutoring Approach

I am dedicated to finding the most effective ways to teach in a digital environment, tailoring my approach to each student’s unique needs and motivations. For younger children, I prefer in-person sessions. My methodology involves assessing and teaching by breaking down learning into manageable chunks. For example, a GCSE student who failed twice passed after just five hours of tutoring with me.
Utilizing insights from occupational therapy, speech therapy, and vision therapy, I address handwriting challenges and help children organize their thoughts on paper. My approach has proven successful, helping children and adults alike gain confidence and improve their skills.

Jan 2024: "Thank you for the massive effort you are making with my daughter."
Jan 2024: "My child now reads beautifully, and her math skills are on par with her classmates."
Dec 2023: "He passed! No extra prep, just worked together and did it by himself!"
July 2021: "Chantelle has given B the confidence to read a whole book! Adaptable and attentive to B's needs."
Jan 2024: "My daughter is gaining confidence and her reading levels have improved."
Aug 2016: "I passed the English Assessment and used my creative writing skills. Thank you for your help."
2017: "After just 5 weeks, my son's handwriting improved, and he feels less stressed about writing."
May 2024: "For the first time, my 11-year-old can read his own handwriting."
Sept 2024: "Her feedback showed how much restructuring my writing needed. She helped me turn it into a clear, well-organized, and evidence-based piece. Those 10 days were the hardest of my MA journey but felt like an intensive course in academic writing."
Oct 2024: "His fingers are stronger and he’s not falling as much at home or school and he doesn’t complain of as much car sickness."

For bespoke tutoring services that cater to your child's unique needs and help them find their voice, please reach out. I believe in close cooperation with parents and students for the best outcomes and am passionate about fostering confidence and skill development in every student.