Fiona

Hello, my name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified and experienced Head of English at a London Prep School. Although I am experienced teaching all Primary subjects, my speciality is 11+ English tutoring. I will cover creative writing, reading comprehension, grammar and verbal reasoning. I have a wealth of resources and understanding of 11+ requirements. In my full-time role, I teach English to Year 5 and Year 6, preparing them for 11+ examinations and ensuring successful offers at top London Independent Schools.

Tutoring Experience

I possess over a decade of experience as a qualified Primary School Teacher. My journey has taken me to a range of schools in both London and Brighton College Bangkok in Thailand. This diverse exposure has endowed me with a wealth of knowledge regarding teaching methodologies, best practices, and the preparation required for various onward educational institutions. In recent years, I have focused my expertise on Independent Schools, primarily within London. However, I have a solid grasp of entry requirements for schools throughout the UK.

As a specialist English Teacher, I focus on Year 5 and 6 teaching. Alongside this, I lead the English department, ensuring the development of an engaging and inspirational curriculum that equips and readies pupils as they transition from Primary School at the age of 11.

Tutoring Approach

I am friendly and approachable and love designing fun and interactive lessons. I have experience supporting pupils with SEN needs, specifically ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia. I will tailor make lessons to support and target individual needs. I also have experience teaching abroad (2 years in Thailand) and would be happy to work with pupils where English is not their first language.

I understand the pressure of preparing for 11+ exams and will incorporate positive mindset, managing stress and exam technique and opportunities to build self-esteem and confidence within my lessons.