I’m an experienced teacher and have taught in primary schools across London and the southeast for over 16 years. As a classroom teacher (Reception, KS1 and KS2), I also have experience teaching remotely during the national lockdowns of 2020/21. I have tutored a range of pupils in Reading, Maths (including KS3) and 11+ preparation. I was the Head of Creative Arts at my last school and love to develop Visual Arts skills and understanding.
I graduated with a degree in Visual Communication before completing my PGCE at the University of Cambridge, and as well as teaching in the state and private sectors, I taught abroad while volunteering at a teacher training college in Nigeria for 3 years. Whilst there, I worked with local primary school teachers and helped to support lecturers to teach students about early years education. I now manage learning projects in a large art gallery in London while tutoring primary school aged children.
I am a very empathetic and caring teacher and believe that my students feel valued. I get to know their strengths as well as the things they feel less confident to tackle, and think of ways to bring a subject alive to them in new ways. I use a range of strategies to help engage young learners, including games, challenges and practical ways to solve problems. I am skilled in breaking down concepts in easy to understand ways to make lessons as engaging and stimulating as possible.
I am very creative and have eclectic interests which include puppetry, cinema, woodwork, sci-fi, history and current affairs. I grew up playing numerous musical instruments, but focus my time these days on my piano accordion. I love to learn and to nurture a love of learning in others.
Languages | English (British) |
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Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
References Available | On File |
University for the Creative Arts | 2002 | Bachelors | BA (hons) Visual Communication | |
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University of Cambridge | 2006 | PGCE | Postgraduate Certificate in Education |
Craft and Design | In-person | Online |
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Primary | £40 | £36 |
Special Needs | In-person | Online |
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Primary | £40 | £36 |
History Of Art | In-person | Online |
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Primary | £40 | £36 |