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Jewellery	Price Guide
Beginner	£25.00
Intermediate	£25.00

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I am a fully qualified lecturer with GTC registration. I have been teaching for 26 years in Business and Management. However, I have always had a creative side. Many of my projects were self taught but I decided to go back to college and learn silversmithing. I have completed projects in dressmaking, sewing, cross stitching, soft toy making, quilting to name a few. I began making jewellery as well as beaded projects and realised that I was able to sell my work.

Then began - Sheila Jewellery. My business is just over 2 years old and I design and make bespoke tiaras and jewellery. I also run beginner's and intermediate beading/jewellery making classes - this started in August 2009 and is still going strong. I use my teaching skills to encourage and motivate my students and am passionate about jewellery making!

Teaching Experience:

26 years teaching in a college of further education to students of all ages and levels.

Teaching Approach:

My teaching of jewellery making/beading is intended to be enjoyable while the student is taught each technique by use of instruction materials as well as demonstration and one to one support.

Techniques: bead stringing and finishing, wire wrapping/stone setting, knitting with wire, stretchy bracelets, wire work. earring styles using wire. Design elements: drawing/sketching to scale, colour coordination, choice of beads/stones

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Native Language: English (British)
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
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Qualifications:

Masters in Education (Lifelong Learning, BA Social Sciences, Dip Comm, Teaching Qualification in Business Studies (Further Education

Sheila's Feedback

Total Amount Of Feedback:	37
Total Positive Feedback:	37 Av. 4.95/5.00

From Manjeet (5/5):

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you very much for your feedback.

I am enjoying working with you and intend to use a structured approach in supporting your continued progression.

Regards
Sheila

From Michael (5/5): Sheila is considerate and friendly. My daughter just has a few lessons with her from start, she gained much confident to believe herself capable to do better in English. Thank you very much for your patient and encouragement to her that do make a different!

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback and I’m so pleased that your daughter is improving in confidence. I have been concentrating on analysis of language and essay writing. Your daughter is very keen to learn and a delight to work with.

Regards
Sheila

From Jo (5/5): Sheila has been tutoring my son for a few weeks now. He is in year 11 and had just been identified as having slow processing. Hi relationship with English was rock bottom, he hated writing and reading and had a very poor opinion of himself. He is now able to write a short story within an hour, which he is proud of. I can clearly see he is more engaged and he talks about how he can make his writing better. Sheila has quickly developed a great relationship with him and is helping him transform how he feels about himself. We highly recommend Shiela.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Jo

Thank you so much for providing your feedback. I’m absolutely delighted to hear of your son’s increase in motivation and confidence! Due to my experience and background (and enjoying tutoring young people), I try to get to know each learner to find out what they need and also what might motivate them. I will continue to support your son as he progresses both in confidence and ability. He is a pleasure to work with and does apply himself which is great.

Kind regards
Sheila

From Hannah (5/5): Sheila has in the past three weeks proved herself an excellent teacher. My 16yr old daughter requested an English tutor as she knows she is not achieving the grades she would like to get and knows she is capable of. I relayed this to Sheila and also told her that my daughter used to do a lot of creative writing throughout her childhood but stopped around the age of 13-14, and that I would love to see her find her inspiration for English again, not just improve her grades.
In only her second session Sheila had encouraged her to write a short story despite being in the middle of mocks. She has since been able to give her feedback which my daughter has listened to rather than just get disheartened as she does when I try to give feedback. I appreciate this is only early days but so far I’m very glad to see some energy/ direction injected into my daughter at such a crucial stage of her learning.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Hannah

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback. It’s wonderful to see such a reaction in such a short time! I look forward to working with your daughter as she has a special talent for creative writing. I would hope to work with her to help her achieve her full potential in her GCSE examination as well as her writing.

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Sheila

From Susan (5/5): Sheila is an excellent tutor, providing great support and improving confidence through her teaching style.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Susan thank you for your feedback. Although we haven’t had many sessions, I find your daughter is very keen to take on board my suggestions. This has been evidenced in her recent class work with excellent results. Well done!

From VERONICA (5/5): Contact early. Very organised. Happy to do lessons via Skype. Familiar with Scottish higher reading materials. Professional

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I am enjoying working with your son. He is working very hard and is highly motivated to improve.

Regards
Sheila

From John (5/5): Sheila was an excellent higher English tutor for my daughter. We really could not have asked for a better tutor in every regard. Not only was she a first class tutor she gave my daughter so much confidence and belief in her ability and this was reflected in the A1 mark that she achieved. Sheila was also very reliable and had a great rapport with my daughter. We would highly recommend Sheila as a tutor.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I really enjoyed working with your daughter. A keen, highly motivated learner who was open to new ways to improve her skills. She took on board my constructive feedback and combined with her sustained effort achieved an A band 1 as a result. A brilliant achievement which will take her forward to a very promising career in her chosen field.

From Harriet (5/5): Sheila is simply the best! She's a warm, kind, conscientious tutor with excellent teaching skills. She knows how to hit the nail on the head when it comes to pinpointing exactly what her student needs. Our daughter absolutely loves her and really looks forward to her lessons with Sheila. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone that needs to boost their learning skills and exam techniques.

Reply from: Sheila:Dear Harriet Thank you for your feedback. I am really enjoying working with your daughter. She is very responsive to my tutoring methods. I look forward to seeing her progress and build further confidence in her studies.

Regards
Sheila

From Sally (5/5):

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for you 5 star rating.

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Sheila

From Linda (5/5): We are very happy, my son has received a high B in his English Language GCSE, thanks to Sheila and his hard work. We engaged Shelia just after Easter, at that time my son was receiving C and D's, to work with him on line. I listened in to the first session and found Shelia amazing. She focussed on him and why he was getting these results, why he lacked motivation and a positive mindset. Within no time, she had him engaged and willing to work hard to do his best. I only wish we had found her earlier as I am positive that he would have had an A and that it would have helped in other subjects. I have no hesitation to recommend Shelia, she is exceptional. From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU xx

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Linda

Thank you so much for such brilliant feedback. As I said to you, I really enjoyed working with your son as I knew he had so much potential. Once his motivation was unleashed he really gave 100% to his studies and proved in such a short time that he could accelerate from a C/D to a B pass. A great achievement! All the very best for your son's future.

Regards
Sheila

From Marion (5/5): We have been extremely happy with the tutoring Emma has received and have seen a big difference in her confidence in all aspects of the Nat 5 course. The standard of her course work has greatly improved and she feels so much better prepared for the forthcoming exam. Thank you Sheila and we look forward to continuing in to the Higher year!

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Marion

Thank you for your feedback. I have really enjoyed working with Emma and seeing her progression. She has grown in confidence and is now well prepared for the forthcoming final exam. I look forward to working with Emma next session for Higher English.
Regards
Sheila

From Helen (5/5): I have used Sheila for my daughter ,my daughter has turned into a confident young girl .The school said she would maybe get a C or if she worked hard a B .But with the help of Sheila my daughter got an A , I can't thank her a enough ,she is a first class Tutor.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. When I first met your daughter I was able to establish the areas she needed help with. We worked to improve these areas and then looked areas of strength and also improved these. Your daughter took on board all my suggestions and worked really hard. A great result. Well done!

Regards
Sheila

From Mary (5/5): I arranged for my daughter to have Skype lessons with Sheila. She has found online tutorials extremely useful. Sheila is approachable, reliable and flexible. She has helped a great deal in a short time and given Katie support and confidence to tackle the higher English exam in May. We would not hesitate in recommending online tutoring with Sheila to others. Online sessions have worked very well.

Reply from: Sheila:Dear Mary Thank you for your feedback. I am enjoying working with Katie - she's so motivated! Our online sessions are spent going over critical essays and close reading that Katie has emailed to me. This means I can tutor Katie on any problem areas and give live feedback. Our sessions are very productive and Katie can tell me there and then if she has misunderstood anything. I look forward to working with and preparing Katie for the final exam in a few short weeks.

Regards
Sheila

From Rebecca (5/5):

Reply from: Sheila:Hi thank you for providing your feedback and look forward to helping you achieve your full potential in the final exam.

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Sheila

From Lorraine (5/5): Sheila has been very good and has helped Racharl a great deal in a short time.
I am delighted with the progress Rachael has made and this has given her a lot more confidence for her exams

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I am enjoying working with your daughter. I can see real progress both in her academic performance and also her confidence. We are working towards the prelim and helping her to achieve her maximum potential .

Regards
Sheila

From Amber (5/5): My daughter achieved an A in her Nat 5 English exam. However in her fifth year at school her teacher, who happened to be head of the department,undermined her confidence in her own ability. This teacher who is near retirement age chose to study Burns and Shakespeare rather than any of the contemporary writers. Obviously this was her own comfort zone and allowed no consideration for her pupils preference. Her notes on these materials were inadequate and I felt that my daughter would benefit from a tutors influence. Sheila reassured my daughter that her investigative work obtained via the internet had helped point her in the right direction. She evaluated my daughters work very quickly and assisted in areas to be addressed, which was sadly lacking in the school environment. My daughters efforts and Sheila's influence resulted in my daughter achieving an A Higher English pass result at 91%.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I thoroughly enjoyed working with your daughter and she really did achieve an amazing result of 91% in her final exam! She had an excellent prelim result but was willing to work hard and take on board my suggestions which has shown in her impressive Higher English Band 1 with a score of 91%. Congratulations to A!

Regards
Sheila

From Fiona (5/5): Required English Tutor for English - My daughter had failed prelim but after tuition, gained a B - and was 2% off an A - Would highly recommend.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Thank you for your feedback - it was a pleasure to work with your daughter who responded well and took on board my suggestions for close reading and essay techniques. She worked very hard and what an amazing result! Well done!

Kind regards
Sheila

From Julie (5/5): Sheila was very quick to respond to our urgent plea for help as my sons’ prelim grade was pretty horrific and despite the relatively short time he had with Sheila prior to his exams, his results was astounding. He received an A. Sheila is now helping him study for his Higher English. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sheila to any parent of a pupil in need of support and encouragement.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Julie Thank you for your feedback. I was absolutely thrilled that your son achieved an A last year. I am concentrating on the close reading and critical essays to help K to achieve his full potential in the final exam.

Regards
Sheila

From Lara (5/5): My child has come on leaps and bounds since he has been working with Sheila, I could not have hoped for a better tutor.

Reply from: Sheila:I am really delighted with your son's progress. He has developed a real interest In his work and really wants to learn. His progress shows particularly in his reading and I enjoy our tutoring sessions immensely.

Kind regards
Sheila

From Julie (5/5): Thank you for your patience, understanding and all the work you put into tutoring my daughter for her higher English. As a result she achieved an A.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Julie thank you for your feedback and what an excellent result! Your daughter worked really hard and took on board all of my suggestions and techniques. However, the final exam can be the decider in the end so I am delighted! I really enjoyed working with her and wish her all the very best for 6th year.

Kind regards
Sheila

From Carolyn (5/5): Shiela worked with my daughter in the last school year to prepare her for her English National 5. Shiela is extremely enthusiastic and the support she gave my daughter was invaluable, not only in her English but in helping her through the pressures of exams. Shiela is extremely personable, professional and reliable. She was always on time and often stayed on past her alloted time to finish a piece of work they were studying. My daughter and I both recommend Shiela as a tutor.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I enjoyed working with your daughter and seeing her progress academically as well as helping her to build her confidence. It was great to see her results improve in both the close reading and essay writing. Wishing her all the best in the next school year.

Regards
Sheila

From Stewart (5/5): Sheila has been working with my daughter Chloe since March, and since then there has been a dramatic increase in her confidence levels. Sheila has bent over backwards to accommodate Chloe given the short time available prior to her National 5 exam. She immediately put Chloe at ease and has a lovely, friendly manner. I can't recommend Sheila highly enough and will be using her skills again next year. Sheila is very professional and her enthusiasm for the subject is plain to see. I am extremely pleased - thank you for all your help!

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your excellent feedback! Despite having limited time to work with Chloe prior to the final exam, her progress was very rapid. Chloe was a keen, motivated learner who was happy to incorporate my suggestions to help improve close reading, essay writing and examination techniques. I look forward to working with Chloe again next term.

Regards
Sheila

From Carol (5/5): Emma has improved greatly with your help and now feels more confident about sitting her higher English exam Thank you very much for your help and support

Reply from: Sheila:Thankyou for your feedback and I am delighted that Emma feels confident now. She has worked very hard and is motivated to achieve a good grade. I am very pleased to be able to help her towards achieving her full potential.

Regards
Sheila

From Isobel (5/5): In the short time that Sheila has been working with my daughter her confidence has increased dramatically. Sheila has been working with her in a number of areas to ensure that she is prepared for the forthcoming exam. Her manner is excellent and my daughter 'took' to her immediately! She has a lovely manner and personality which has allowed learning to take place. I can't recommend Sheila highly enough. She is organised and professional and her enthusiasm for the subject is infectious which is great for my daughter. This is very important when you are inviting someone in to your home to work with your child. All in all - extremely pleased - thank you!

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your extremely positive feedback! I enjoy working with your daughter who is really keen to learn and improve. In a short time she has responded well to my tutoring and is proving to be a very focused and motivated learner. All in all, if she continues to focus, she is well on her way to achieving her full potential in the exam.

Regards
Sheila

From Samantha (5/5): Sheila so far has really made a difference to my higher English grade I am really pleased

Reply from: Sheila:Thanks very much for your positive feedback. I am so glad that I have been able to help you improve your grade - a well deserved prelim result! I look forward to helping you in the run up to the final exam to achieve your full potential. Regards Sheila

From Amanda (4/5): Shiela is providing support to both of our sons - one at National 5 level, and the other at Higher level. She is very organised and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which she readily shares with them. The feedback from our sons is that she very good, and that they find her teaching approach both informative and enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in recommending her to other families.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your feedback. I enjoyed working with your sons at both National 5 and Higher level. Both are keen to improve and are happy to take on board my suggestions for academic study as well as exam preparation. I look forward to helping them achieve their full potential in the final exams.

Regards
Sheila

From Kevin (4/5): Sheila has only tutored by daughter in National 5 English for a short time but has made a significant difference. My daughter was struggling with the National 5 English so I decided to get a tutor. In the sort time Sheila has been tutoring my daughter she has managed to increase her confidence, knowledge and make her probably one of the best prepared pupils for the Prelims in her school. which she managed to pass with higher marks than a lot of her fellow class mates. I am confident that Sheila will take Aimee through her National 5 exams with great success and continue their successful relationship on to higher English.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your very positive feedback. I have only worked with your daughter for a short time but there has been significant progress in both her confidence and knowledge. I am so glad that she did well in the prelim and I look forward to working with her to achieve her full potential in the final exam.

Regards
Sheila

From Rona (5/5): Fantastic tutor has restored my sons confidence In his ability in english

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Rona thanks for your feedback. I am enjoying working with your son and I have seen great progress in such a short time. I look forward to helping him achieve his full potential and his best grade in the exam.

Regards
Sheila

From Eve (5/5): My son has now had three lessons with Sheila and she has certainly built up his confidence with close reading. She is helping him with the new National 5 curriculum for excellence qualification in English. Hopefully with Sheila's guidance he can achieve a top grade. On a personal note, Sheila is a very bright, warm and supportive person, all very important qualities whilst tutoring a 15 year old boy. Hopefully Sheila can continue to tutor our son all the way through to his higher English. I would certainly have no hesitation in giving her a recommendation.

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your positive feedback! Your son is already showing more confidence in his work and is motivated to work with me. I'm sure as we progress he will achieve maximum potential in his National 5 English. Regards Sheila

From Yvette (5/5): Sheila has been fantastic she has made a big impression with us and with our daughter. She is very proffesional and the sessions have been informative, my daughter is totally at ease and I think Sheila will help build her confidence moving forward.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Yvette

Thanks for your very positive feedback! Your daughter shows great promise and is keen to work with me. I look forward to helping her achieve her full potential.
Regards
Sheila

From Alison (5/5): Sheila is a very friendly, reliable and enthusiastic tutor. Highly recommended.

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Alison Thanks for your very positive feedback. I am enjoying working with your daughter and she is making great progress.

Regards
Sheila

From Wilma (5/5): Really great, pleasant tutor who has made my son feel at ease. I have seen a big difference already in my sons confidence and learning. Just wished I had thought about getting Sheila earlier! My son has had 3sessions so far and has a much more structured approach to his learning, thanks to Sheila x

Reply from: Sheila:Hi Wilma thanks for your feedback. I am enjoying working with your son who is happy to take on board my suggestions and techniques. He is showing a marked improvement in such a short time and I plan to help him achieve his full potential.

Regards
Sheila

From Lindsay (5/5): Great tutor and really knows how to motivate and encourage. My son thrives and feels more confident after tutoring sessions with Sheila plus is coming on leaps and bounds with his work.
I would thoroughly recommend Sheila for help and tutoring.

Reply from: Sheila:Thanks for your feedback. I really enjoy working with your son and I am really pleased that you see such a marked improvement. I also notice that your son is improving each week with both his reading skills and maths. He also demonstrates an increased motivation and enjoyment of his learning.

Regards
Sheila

From Phillip (5/5): Since Sheila has started tutoring our son, his Maths and English have improved dramatically, as well as his confidence.
Excellent tutor we recommend her highly.

Reply from: Sheila:Thanks for yoour feedback. It is a delight to work with your son. I see great progress and he is a happy well motivated boy. His reading skills have improved dramatically as well as his numeracy. I look forward to working with him and building his confidence further.

From Margaret (5/5): Sheila is the first tutor I have used from this web site. My son really likes her and looks forward to working with her every week.She has shown him new techniques that he already feels will help him with his higher English.She is very professional and makes him feel relaxed and at ease.I would recommend her to friends and family.

Reply from: Sheila:Thanks for your feedback. Although I have only started working with your son, I find he is extremely enthusiastic about his studies and is willing to work with me towards achieving his full potential. I will be working closely in conjunction with the school syllabus to help him achieve his goal of a B pass (or higher).
Regards Sheila

From Gillian (5/5): My daughter enjoys her sessions with Sheila advising that she likes to one-to-one time that she would not normally get in class. Sheila has provided really good learning material and study techniques which we're hopeful will really benefit her during her exams.

Reply from: Sheila:Thankyou for your feedback. I am enjoying working with your daughter who is very enthusistic in our sessions together. I am really pleased that I was able to help with study techniques with it being so close to the prelim when I first started tutoring. I plan to develop this further as well as focussing on the syllabus more closely to ensure that your daughter achieves her full potential in the final exam.

Regards
Sheila

From Sophie (5/5): Sheila is a very good tutor and always is enthusiastic and ready to work!

Reply from: Sheila:Thank you for your kind remarks - I have enjoyed tutoring you so far. I look forward to working with you and helping you to achieve the highest grade possible in the final exam.
Regards
Sheila

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