Lila

I have been working as a tutor and school teacher for eight years. I have a 1st class honours degree and experience in teaching a wide range of academic and creative subjects. Over the last two years I have been working in a SEND school, and have specialised in trauma-informed education, working with children and young people with a range of physical and mental health needs. I believe in not only helping my pupils to achieve their highest potential in exams, but I also aim to foster a life-long love of the subjects I teach.

Subjects I Teach:

• Primary Level (all subjects)
• Entrance Exams
• GCSE English, Arts, Music, Media and Humanities
• A-Level and Higher Level Arts
• University Applications

If I have not listed the subject you are looking for, please feel free to get in touch and ask.

I Provide:

• Personalised lesson plans
• In-person or online (Skype/Zoom) lessons
• Feedback session notes emailed after each lesson

Tutoring Experience

I began tutoring in 2016 and over the last eight years have acquired specialist experience teaching a wide range of subjects up to GCSE and beyond, including: English (Language and Literature), Maths, Art, Music, Film Studies, Geography and Philosophy & Ethics. My pupils have consistently exceeded their expectations; I have seen pupils achieve wonderful exam results in their GCSEs and attain positions at some of the UK’s top schools and colleges. I believe this is down to my pupil-centred teaching approach, in which fostering a positive relationship with my student is key to helping them unlock their academic potential.

Over the last two years I have been working as both a classroom teacher and a home tutor within a SEND school. During this time I have worked with children and young people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs, including: anxiety and depression, autism, ADHD, CFS, long covid, trauma and psychosis. This work has been hugely inspiring, and has taught me a lot about how a positive educational experience can transform a young person’s life in more ways than simply passing exams.

I also have experience in both teaching resource creation, working for a company helping to build content for English textbooks. I have worked with a Japanese University as an examiner for foreign English exams. Both of these experiences have given me behind-the-scenes insights into how the world of exams work, which has proved very useful in helping my own students to prepare for their exams.

Tutoring Approach

I take a creative and compassionate approach to teaching, and am sensitive to the fact that the classroom environment can be distracting and difficult to learn in. I understand the importance of passion and curiosity when it comes to learning, and I aim to make lessons memorable and fun. This way, I encourage my pupils to fully engage with the subject, and develop a deep and genuine interest, which will take them beyond their exams and into their life beyond school.

I tailor my teaching style to suit each pupil individually. I modify my lesson plans in accordance with any relevant exam boards, and am rigorous in delivering all aspects of the subject (including exam technique and preparation for exam-focused tuition). I plan ahead to reinforce any lessons at school, so my pupils can feel more confident in the classroom.

I am also very conscious that patience is one of the fundamental qualities for teaching. Many students have reported to me that they struggle with a certain subject because they have been made to feel ashamed or embarrassed for not understanding something straight away. I always say that the human brain can’t absorb new information properly unless it is in a relaxed state, so I ensure that my students are respected, and that their questions are welcomed and celebrated.

I usually consider the first lesson with a new pupil as both a chance for us to get to know each other, and a way of assessing where the pupil is at with the subject at hand. Following that, I construct lesson plans to work methodically through any areas that they struggle with. This is through setting tasks, creative activities, creating worksheets, and engaging in dialogue - asking specific questions to the pupil which might help them to join dots and reach conclusions on their own. I set creative challenges which help my pupils to better express and articulate themselves. When it comes to exam-focused tuition, I am rigorous with covering curriculum, ensuring that pupils have a clear understanding of all aspects of the exam. I offer to email my session notes to the parent/guardian at the end of each lesson, detailing what has been achieved.