Elena

A qualified teacher with knowledge of what constitutes quality and high standards in learning and teaching for engaging all learners.
I am an enthusiastic and passionate educator with the affinity for teaching as this is my personal cause – to educate people and help them to discover the power of being literate and well-educated.
An enthusiastic and fully qualified Mathematics teacher with more than 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience who has demonstrated the capacity to learn new skills quickly and is not afraid to take risks with new ideas. Fully conversant with the Maths National Curriculum across Key Stages 1, 2, 3,4 and 5 (Edexcel, AQA, Modular, OCR, Linear), GCSE (9-1)( Edexcel , AQA, OCR ), IGCSE (9-1) ( Edexcel ), MEP (Mathematics Enhancement Program) ,11+ ,12+ and 13+ Entrance Examination in Mathematics (ISEB, Bonds, GL, SEM, Verbal &Non-Verbal), KS2 SATs , American Syllabus (SSATs, McDougal Littell- Geometry & Algebra 2), A-level (Core Maths-C1,C2) ,FS Maths (Edexcel , NCFE, City & Guild syllabi –E1-,L2; Maths Awards- E1-L2,AQA,Guroo), and experience of exploiting technology in the classroom to make the most of the learning experience.
I have proven to be an approachable, patient and hard working teacher and tutor with the ability to make difficult concepts easier which facilitate crystal clear understanding of the subject.

                    Professional Qualifications

QTS - Teacher Reference Number: 0732770 according to which I meet the requirements for employment in maintained schools and non- maintained special schools in England and it exempt from the requirements to serve a statutory induction period. (20/09/2007)
IfL Member: AF009855
BEd, Bachelor Degree - Mechanical Engineer-Teacher (Mathematics), Awarded in April 1993 by the Higher Institute of Pedagogy “Neophyte Rilski” of Blagoevgrad in Bulgaria
M.Eng. , Master Degree - Thermal and Nuclear Power Engineering, Awarded in October 1991 by the Technical University of Sofia in Bulgaria
BEd, Bachelor Degree- Teacher of English in Comprehensive Schools, Awarded in July 1999 by the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridsky” of Sofia in Bulgaria
TEFL -Teaching English as a Foreign Language , awarded on 12th July, 2004 by OTS - Oxford Tutorial Services- Teacher Training Department,

Tutoring Experience

Having worked in various educational settings, I have a full understanding of students’ needs and I am able to help them use a wide variety of learning materials, methods and styles. I am able to support students in enhancing their learning opportunities by assessing their needs through various skills matching tools, implementing enrichment mentoring/volunteering activities and delivering sessions to promote their well-being and increase their motivation.
GCSE (9-1) teacher in Morley College ( 16/09/19 - at present).F & H online and f-2-f (Edexcel Pearson) and FS L1 k# L2 online (Edexcel Pearson – new reform), E2 & E3 in centre; Pre-GCSE preparartion; Multiply course (a new government programme for improving numeracy skills)
NTP (National Tutoring Programme)- via Winchmore Tutors Ltd (Jan 23 - 13/06/23) in Oak Wood School and online on ELECTA system; Camp Manager with Maths responsibilities in Watford Grammar School for Girls (Easter break, 2023)
West Thames College (23/09/19 – onwards) -GCSE(9-1) Maths teacher -1-1 & small Booster groups of students from F level, FS L1 Maths , via Protocol Nation Ltd
White Rose Beauty Colleges – online GCSE Maths (AQA) –23 Sep, 22 till 27th Jan, 23
11 +, 12+ , 13+ , GCSE Maths - ISEB , Bonds, GL, SEM VR & NVR privately(2021 – at present (Wetherby Preparartory School(y 3 - 5);Bradfield College (boarding school – y8,9)

WAES (Dec,2020 – Sep, 2022) - Distant Learning FS L1 & L2 Maths ( Pearson Edexcel new reform, NCFE)
GCSE (9-1) and FS L1 Maths teacher in WAES (Westminster Adult Education Centre) (29/09/18 – 8/06/19) – teaching groups of 24 students from F & H level & FS L1 Maths - Providing a classroom presence and contributing to the positive ethos of the college. Putting students first by demonstrating energy, vision and creativity. NCFE Final FS L1 Exam results (February, 2019) –from 77% to 95% .
GCSE and FS Maths teacher in West Thames College
GCSE ( 9-1 ) After school PT Maths teacher in Westminster Academy (05/12/18 – 04/06/19) -Booster Classes, via Winchmore Tutors ltd
Numeracy, GCSE Maths and ESOL Lecturer in Harr4ow College,
FS Maths lecturer in WMC ,
GCSE and Functional Skills Maths Teacher in Lewisham College
Kip McGrath Education Centre in Ealing , Kip McGrath Education Centre in Camden , IGCSE Maths preparation in Whitmore High School, Maths and English KS2-KS4 - Bengali Women’s Charity Group , GCSE Maths preparation in Walthamstow Academy , St. Martins-In-the-Field High School for Girls, Harris Girls’ Academy; Slough Grammar School ; Slough and Eaton High School, Wexham High School; Hillingdon Manor High School ;Hatch End High School; Dormers Well High School, St. Crispin’s in Wokingham, etc
y6 SATS preparation in West Drayton Primary School
Y6 Booster Classes in Grange Primary School
Harris Primary Academy, Hillingdon Manor Primary School, Willow Brook Primary School, Marish Primary School; Iqra Islamic Primary School; Moriah Jewish Day School; Khalsa Primary School; Braintcroft Primary school, Krishna Avanti Primary School Lyon Park Infant Sc#/k#hool; Cubitt Town Junior School; Cippenham Primary School, etc.

TEFL Teacher in London SAM –college
TEFL Teacher in Katherine & King’s College in London

Tutoring Approach

My approach is caring , my curriculum is focused on interactive, problem based learning where activities are modelled from potential real world applications. As well as explaining how given concept or technique may be applied to a real world situation, I also emphasise when given technique could, and should be used. In applications ( and often on quiz , kinesthetic and interactive activities , Maths Detectives’ tasks and exam questions), the students are explicitly told which mathematical device will be most helpful, so in demonstrating why a particular technique is effective, I try to give an overview of other situations in which it may be applied so that the students will recognise them they see them. I also emphasise that many questions may be approached using multiple methods, all of which lead to the same result if done correctly, and while some may be more elegant than others, the choice of which method to use is a matter of personal preference. It is important to me to know that the students are learning the material, and I use a variety of methods to assess how well they understand what is going on. While explaining a concept or demonstrating a sample problem during a lesson, I often seek input from the students on how they think the concept works or how the solution should proceed, and encourage them to ask questions if they do not understand a particular idea.

I like using Freeman’s “sports model” approach to identify able students and then offer opportunities in order their experience becomes exclusive. This approach is about how high a person can jump when the bar is progressively increased at heights.

I enjoy teaching and tutoring students and helping them build confidence in their ability to achieve, both academically and socially. I am fully committed to the success of all of my students through a careful blend of challenge and support which give the students the confidence to do well in Maths.