Gayle

I am an experienced former Head of English who has successfully mentored, taught and coached many students through their GCSE and A level English Exams for thirty years.I have a particular interest in the use of Mindfulness to help reduce exam anxiety and therefore increase a student’s performance not only in their English exams, but across all subjects.

Tutoring Experience

In addition to leading the practice of department colleagues in two large comprehensive schools, I have led a variety of projects to help raise achievement across Rotherham. I also worked in an advisory capacity to the English department of a local school experiencing difficulties. I also have extensive experience of KS3 English and have tutored KS2 students. Along with all of the above, my experience as an GCSE examiner, Coursework and Controlled Assessment Moderator means that I am well placed to identify the areas where students need to improve in order to achieve their desired grade.

Tutoring Approach

Using the techniques of Mindfulness, not only do I teach the actual skills needed to achieve target grades (and above) for the English exams specifications, I also teach skills that can be applied in any exam, and indeed will be of use in any stressful situation. Students will be taught how to learn, how to set goals and how break down their goals into manageable stages which help them to become independent learners. These skills will help them not only in their English exams but throughout life.