Paul

BIO
I believe myself to be a bright, engaging and enthusiastic tutor, who has always been fortunate to receive excellent feedback from clients. I gained a BA Hons in Economics and Computing, before gaining a distinction on my Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), specialising in Maths and SEN. I have been teaching for 20 years and tutoring for 12 years, both 1 to 1 and online. Paul tutors in English and Maths within Key Stage 2. His experience also extends to full home schooling. Having been an SEN teacher and SENDCO at previous schools, he also has extensive experience in the field of Tutoring children with Special Educational Needs. He also tutors 11+, 13+ Pre-test and 13+. I have always believed in talking to both parents and student to identify what the specific needs of the student are, as well as providing students with weekly progress notes and follow up work based on learning objectives.

Tutoring Experience

I gained a BA Hons in Economics and Computing, before gaining a distinction on his Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), specialising in Maths and SEN. I have extensive experience in both Tutoring and in the Primary Education field, having been teaching for 20 years and tutoring for 12 years, both 1 to 1 and online. I have taught at 6 different schools, so have experience in a variety of settings, and have experience teaching all year groups from Year 2 to 6.
I specialise in English, Maths, within Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3, as well as KS2 SATS preparation. I also tutor 11+, 13+ Pre-test and 13+.
My experience also includes full home schooling. Having been an SEN teacher and SENDCO at previous schools, I also has extensive experience in tutoring children with Special Education Needs.
I have successfully prepared students for entrance exams for many top schools including Roedean and Brighton College.
Over the last 6 years, I have offered tuition online using Skype, Zoom and MS Team.
I have always believed in talking to both parents and student, to identify what the specific needs of the student are before tailoring a specific program to their needs
I also always provide students with weekly progress notes and follow up work based on learning objectives.
Being in full time teaching has meant that I have kept up with the latest developments in education.
I have always been responsible for developing my own lessons and schemes of work, and have spent time in a previous position supporting less in experienced teachers develop their experience in both this field
An area I have specialised in during my time teaching in the primary sector has been working with children who have Special Educational Needs. Children who have both behavioural issues and purely Educational needs. I was Sendco at a previous school, which involved setting up and monitoring literacy programs for children with reading difficulties and phonic recovery groups. I worked with the class teacher to identify children who would benefit from these extra sessions. I liaised with outside specialist teachers and was responsible for writing and following through EHCP’s through the school.

Tutoring Approach

I believe it is important to fully understand the needs of the pupil, as if they were an individual in my own class. This is important to maximise their learning experience. I create a relaxed atmosphere during tutoring sessions, as part of getting to know the how the child learns best. I have a good understanding of all subjects in the new primary curriculum, allowing me to adopt the most appropriate learning methods for the child, as well as selecting the most appropriate resources to achieve this.
The tuition I offer covers current curriculum and syllabuses and I can confidently tutor in a way which will allow my students to reach their maximum potential.