Dani

I teach because I love it. I tutor because it gives me the freedom to do so in a manner that best suits my students as individuals, rather than using a one-fits-most approach.

Tutoring Experience

I've been teaching and tutoring English in schools, mosques and homes for 9 years. I've spent the last 3 years working, primarily, as an assistant language teacher in 3 junior high schools in Japan. Prior to that, I spent 2 years as the sole English teacher at a private secondary school, delivering the English Literature and Language GCSE specifications and the KS3 English curriculum.

Tutoring Approach

Are you a GCSE student? For some of you, it’s exam season and you’re probably under a lot of pressure: from school, from family, maybe even from yourself. I’m here to help guide you through the material in a way that works for you. Whether you’re overwhelmed and we need to break it down into more manageable chunks, or you’re looking to challenge yourself for those extra marks with some intense revision and original ideas, I always tailor my sessions to work for my students’ unique needs.

Perhaps you're a parent or guardian looking to support or challenge your child? Over the years, my students’ ages have ranged from as young as 5 in group settings, up to 19 for 1-1 sessions. Engagement is important and I know how to keep students actively learning. I always focus on building confidence, fostering curiosity and encouraging creative, independent thinking, as I believe these are the real foundations of academic and personal success.

For KS3 students (11-14), it’s important to broaden their knowledge base by using longer texts from various historical periods, comparing and contrasting literary contexts and choices, and introducing analytical thinking and writing. This ensures students are exploring literature and their own writing through a rich, varied approach in line with national curriculum guidelines, leaving them well prepared to develop themselves further in the following years.