Rana

Qualified primary teacher with a PGCE from the Institute of Education and 19 years of teaching experience: 5 years as a KS2 teacher at a London primary school and 14 years as a private tutor specialising in primary Maths, English, Reasoning and entrance exams. I have successfully prepared pupils for the 7+, 8+, 11+ and the ISEB to the top independent London day schools and boarding schools. I have also tutored home-schooled children from Y1 to Y6.

I went to school at the Marist Convent in Surrey. After completing my French, Italian, Pure Maths and Statistics 'A' levels, I went on to read Italian at UCL. I then worked in the City for a few years before completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. After 5 years of classroom teaching, I went travelling around Central and South America for a year. On my return to London, I become a full time private tutor.

I love travel! I have traveled extensively throughout Europe, North America, Latin American, Asia and Africa. I have spent a significant amount of time teaching in Italy, France, Guatemala and Rwanda. I enjoy being immersed in new cultures and exploring new places. I love the outdoors: hiking, camping, trekking, horse-riding. I like to take up challenging activities like completing a Half Marathon to help raise money for various charities and initiatives. I really enjoy horse-riding, I especially enjoy riding holidays; exploring the Chilean countryside on horseback was magical.

Tutoring Experience

Qualified primary teacher with a PGCE from the Institute of Education and 19 years of teaching experience: 5 years as a KS2 teacher at a London primary school and 14 years as a private tutor specialising in primary Maths, English, Reasoning and entrance exams. I have successfully prepared pupils for the 7+, 8+, 11+ and the ISEB to the top independent London day schools and boarding schools. I have also tutored home-schooled children from Y1 to Y6.

Tutoring Approach

I enjoy working with children immensely and am very successful at maintaining an excellent rapport with pupils. I am very flexible with a versatile teaching style. I am very patient in my approach in trying to work out pupils' needs and their learning styles and adapting my lessons accordingly.

I love having the opportunity to build students' confidence and instill in them a love of learning so that they may excel in whatever they choose to pursue.

Testimonials
''It is a credit to your skills that the class has always remained fully functional, interesting and an exciting place to spend time.'' (Chair of Governors, St Francis of Assisi Primary School)

''Thank you for your hard work, patience and kindness to Anna, you have really helped her during a very hard and stressful time. She really enjoyed having her lessons with you.'' (Mother of 8 year old girl)

“The lessons are progressing well and Xan likes Rana very much and responds well to her. So all positive! (Mother of 10 year old boy)

"You have a wonderful manner with Chloe, firm yet very kind and encouraging. She really likes you. You have really made a difference to her confidence, her school report has come a long way since you've started working with her." (Mother of resistant 9 year old girl)

“Maths is rad (great), I never knew it could be so much fun. I’ve never had such a fun Maths teacher before” Y5 girl

"She loves online lessons with you!" (Mother of Y5 girl)

"It was great to have you at home: Diego really enjoyed the lesson and is now very enthusiastic on doing more practice :-).
Many, many thanks again." (Mother of Y4 boy)

“Dear Rana, you are the best teacher to have at home! And now I am smart.” Y2 girl

“He got distinction in Maths all thanks to you.” (Mother of Y6 boy)