Victoria

Hello, my name is Vicki. I have a PGCE in English and a BA degree in English Language and Linguistics. I have spent a year training to be a teacher and as a result I have up to date resources and understanding of KS3 and KS4 school work and exam specifications. I have a huge passion for my subject and have spent many years improving my subject knowledge in order to make me the best possible teacher and tutor. I wanted to become a tutor as I find working with students on a one-to-one basis hugely rewarding. I believe I am brilliant in finding what students need and use a wide ranges of teaching approaches in order to maximise student learning. I have previous experience of working with students from a range of backgrounds and wish to help students on their educational journey to help them achieve their goals.

Tutoring Experience

Since starting tutoring, I have taught over 2,500 quality lessons, varying from basic reading and writing skills at Key Stage 2 to English Language A Level. I have also had the opportunity to work with those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and MAAT (Most Able And Talented), creating provisions to help support, stretch and challenge at a level appropriate for each individual.

Throughout my time as a tutor, U have had wonderful opportunities such as teaching in 10 different countries and 3 continents via webcam. I was also offered the opportunity to become an online tutor for large group tutorials during the CoronaVirus crisis, seeing numbers of up to 160 students attending at a time over 47 sessions.

I currently offers tuition at the following levels: Key Stage 2, 11+, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, GCSE, A Level English Language, Functional Skills and Personal Statement writing. I am also available to carry out marking in any of these areas (subject to exam board).

Tutoring Approach

On starting our tutoring experience together, I will first ask you what you want to get out of the session e.g. areas you want to focus on. I will also discuss with you what you are brilliant at and look at how we can weave your strengths into areas you are not so confident in. After we have established what you want me to provide for you, I will create a long term plan in which we can help you to achieve your goals. From this point I will create medium term plans and individual lessons based on your needs. If at any point something arises that you need help with which I have not planned for, not to worry! I will adapt the plan I have made at the start of our time together to make sure you get all the help and support you need. I already have a range of resources such as textbooks at my disposal and a bank of resources I have made throughout my year of teacher training.