Sonal

• My academic qualifications include an MA postgraduate degree from UCL and BA undergraduate degree from Queen Mary's (both Russell Group universities based in London).
• I trained and qualified as a Secondary School English Teacher with 'Teach First' in 2012. I obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with rating 'Outstanding' and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 'Distinction'.
• I have >5yrs experience teaching English Language and Literature within the state education sector, holding a variety of senior positions with faculty responsibilities at multiple secondary schools across North-West London.

Tutoring Experience

• Qualified Secondary English Teacher.
• Current GCSE examiner for GCSE English Language and Literature.
• Assistant Subject Leader of English at multiple London academies/secondary schools.
• Experienced in all major exam boards.

Experienced in tutoring students going on to achieve grades 7-9 from a wide range of local schools including:

• Wren Academy
• St Michael’s Catholic School
• Compton School
• Queen Elizabeth Boys’ School
• Dame Alice Owen School
• East Barnet School
• Mill Hill County High School
• Jewish Free School
• Finchley Catholic High School
• City of London Girls’ School
• St Albans’ High School
• St Joan of Arc school
• Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

Tutoring Approach

Using the latest evidence-informed approaches underpinning teaching and learning, I tutor in a structured, sequenced manner that leads to long-term memory retention and a focus on rapidly scaling up your child's progress.

I possess real references from real parents, pupils and schools to confirm my abilities, knowledge and experience - this is available on request.