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Helen

Helen

Hello, I live in Sunderland. I have a B A (Hons) degree and a Certificate in Education specialising in Maths and English and I have also attended relevant courses (for example in Dyslexia Awareness) and have a Counselling certificate.

Tutoring Experience

I have had approximately 30 years experience of teaching English, Maths and this has included helping pupils to prepare for the SATs tests and for GCSEs. I have worked with children and adults on a one to one basis and in groups and fully understand the needs of both.

I have had extensive experience teaching in schools and am therefore familiar with the requirements of the national curriculum key stages 1,2 3 and 4.

I also have a vast array of resources and past exam papers and can create resources that are tailor made for a specific pupil.
I have experience of online tuition mainly using Zoom and I am confident with online tutoring

Tutoring Approach

I enjoy working creatively and will tailor learning to the particular interests of the pupil if necessary as I feel that this makes learning more interesting and meaningful for them. I have established excellent relationships with pupils in the past and have a sensitive, caring and thoughtful approach.

In the first session I carry out an assessment in order to get an idea of the needs of the pupil and use this as a trial session. Pupils ( or the tutor) don't have to continue unless they are happy with everything.

Cancellation policy - 24 hours notice please or I have to charge for the session as I'll have spent time preparing for it.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

University of Sunderland1999ProfessionalCertificate in Education
City and Guilds1993CollegeCert in Teaching English
City and Guilds1993CollegeCert in Teaching Maths
Sunderland Polytechnic1989BachelorsB.A Hons Social Science

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