Christopher

• Qualified (UK QTS | BA. Ed | B.Ed) primary teacher and 1:1 tutor
• 25 years’ experience in private (Dulwich College) and state (inner-city London) schools
• SATs Preparation, Test Preparation and Exam Revision
• English National Curriculum and IB Curriculum Experience
• International experience at top-tier private schools in Thailand, China and Myanmar (Dulwich College International and Bangkok Patana School)
• Experience of 1:1 support for children with EAL and AEN
• Student-centered personalised approach with a focus on well-being
• TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) qualification

I am a qualified primary teacher with over 25 years’ teaching experience in the UK and internationally. My in-depth subject knowledge enables me to plan and deliver personalised learning. I build student agency; engaging, motivating, and ensuring positive outcomes and results for your child. The lessons I deliver have a strong focus on helping children realise their potential and make improvements. I pride myself on building caring, personalised relationships; giving students the confidence to learn from mistakes and make progress.

Tutoring Experience

My teaching and tutoring experience extends across the full primary range from Year 1 through to Year 6 with students from a diverse range of abilities and cultural backgrounds. In addition to being a classroom teacher, I have provided professional 1:1 tutoring to students at the international schools I have worked for. I have taught English and mathematics to primary aged students, helping to extend able students as well as support those needing additional catch-up. I have extensive experience teaching online gained as a result of my tutoring practice and through online learning in my role as class teacher during school lockdowns.

• Private Tutor
Remote online locations 2024 to present

• Primary School Class Teacher (Key Stage One) and Private Tutor
Bangkok Patana School, Bangkok Thailand 2021 to 2024

• Junior School Class Teacher (Key Stage Two) Private Tutor
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai China 2019 to 2021

• Junior School Class Teacher – Leader of Learning
Dulwich College Yangon, Yangon Myanmar 2015 to 2019

• Class Teacher – Mathematics and Assessment Lead
Virginia Primary School, London UK 2011 to 2015

• Class Teacher – Mathematics Lead
Globe Primary School, London UK 1996 to 2011

• Kindergarten Teacher / Supply Class Teacher
Geelong, Australia / London based schools 1993 to 1996

My recent professional learning and development include:
• Microsoft Innovative Educator Qualification;
• Child Initiated Learning and Play;
• Science of Learning Course;
• Inquiry Based Training;
• Dulwich College International Coaching and Mentoring Training; and
• TESL in the Mainstream.

My extensive experience as a teacher alongside my professional development and research ensure that I promote student-centred and interactive learning. I receive consistently positive feedback in lesson observations from senior managers at my schools, and from parents on pupil attitudes; positive interactions; and effective learning behaviours.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring sessions are personally designed after consultation with parents covering learning outcomes and needs. Each session involves opportunities for your child to speak, listen and engage actively in the session. I carefully scaffold teaching so that I begin with high levels of direct instruction (this allows children to observe and learn from any new teaching content) and progresses towards less teacher instruction (giving children more opportunities to practise and engage with greater confidence). Every session is contextualised and real-life links are made to a child’s own experiences, helping them to make meaningful connections. I maximise opportunities for speaking and listening; teaching of new skills; and opportunities to practise, ask questions and revise. I actively modify my session as it progresses; being fully responsive to the child.

I make use of ICT and interactive tools to support my teaching and only where it maximises learning for the child so they are motivated, engaged and challenged in their learning. I develop in them the confidence to ask questions and say if they are unsure. Having taught students from diverse backgrounds, I am sensitive towards the needs arising from their social and cultural diversity.

Above all, I believe in the importance of student well-being and pastoral care as the greatest influence on a student’s success. My aim is to ensure every child has a voice, and feels happy, safe and valued. With close communication with both child and parents, I ensure every child makes progress and realises their potential.