Annabel

Imagination; inspiration; innovation - creative tuition tailored to the individual and designed not just to educate, but to inspire!

Annabel is a professional and capable tutor who has over twelve years' of experience working with children and young people. Highly motivated, creative and intuitive, she puts enjoyment at the heart of every lesson and believes everybody has the potential to improve and excel. Annabel has an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance and also has a certificate in 'Level 3 Safeguarding Children'.

Annabel effectively tailors every lesson to the individual and is able to utilise her skills in order to ensure every tutee is given tuition to suit their personal learning style. Annabel enjoys the challenge and subsequent rewards that come from working with a wide age range. Specialist tuition for those with dyslexia, ADHD, dyscalculia and dyspraxia (as well as related conditions) is offered to encourage confidence and proficiency when learning new ideas and concepts. Additionally, Annabel incorporates confidence-building into every session and is launching a new mindfulness programme for September 2024.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY:
- Some Weekday Mornings & Early Afternoons (Online Only)

IMPORTANT NOTES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
- ALL sessions are 30-minutes in length and priced at £20 per session (£21 per session for international students). Annabel takes blocks of five lessons only after the initial trial session.
- Those who have visiting lessons must also be comfortable learning online; all students will be required to have a replacement online lesson if they cannot make a visiting session due to illness, etc.
- Unfortunately, Annabel does not cover specific entrance exam tuition as all learning is tailored to develop general skills in English and/or maths. Many children who have studied with Annabel have gone on to sit entrance exams with great success, but tuition does not focus on specific skills for these assessments.
- Tuition is carried out in Annabel's specialist venue, or online. All tutees are entitled to a 15-20 minute induction session (free) before committing to lessons.
- Sessions include lots of spontaneity and Annabel frequently gives fun surprise activities. Although this approach suits most children, Annabel has found those who require a lot of structure and predictability and/or have sensory sensitivities (e.g. they struggle with loud sounds and lots of visual stimulation) may not benefit from the unique style. Please be aware of this when enquiring as Annabel will recommend another more suitable tutor if she feels she is not the best fit for your child.​​

JUST SOME OF WHAT ANNABEL TEACHES:

English
- Writing Skills & Help Learning New Vocabulary
- Dyslexia-Friendly Spelling Programme
- Reading & Comprehension
- Handwriting Skills & Fine-Motor Development

Mathematics
- Help With Mental Arithmetic & Times Tables
- Dyscalculia-Friendly Maths Programme
- Developing Problem-Solving Skills
- Confidence Writing Simple Maths Puzzles

Tutoring Experience

Twelve years' experience as a full-time private tutor.

Qualifications & Relevant Areas of Interest

Specific in Tutoring Key Stage One & Two:
- CPD Level 3 certificate in 'Safeguarding Children - Designated Officer'
- NCFE Level 3 'Teaching Assistant' diploma'

Specific in Life Coaching
- Life Coaching Diploma with Distinction

Specific in Teaching Individual Needs:
- Future Learn certificate in 'Understanding ADHD: Current Research And Practice'
- Of Course 'SEND - Teaching Children With Learning Difficulties'
- Of Course 'Dyslexia Therapist Diploma'
- Alison certificate in 'Understanding Dyslexia'
- NCFE Level 4 diploma in 'Counselling & Psychotherapy'
- NCFE Level 4 diploma in 'Caring for People with Learning Disabilities'
- NCC Level 3 certificate in 'Special Educational Needs'

Specific in Tutoring English & History:
- BA Hons History Degree (Open University)
- ITA TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Advanced Certificate

Specific in Tutoring Geography & Science:
- NCFE Level 3 diploma in 'Ecology'
- NCFE Level 3 diploma in 'Meteorology'
- HCC certificate in 'Conservation'
- HCC certificate in 'RHS Horticulture'

General Qualifications:
- A-Levels in English, Psychology and Health & Social Care
- A-C grade GCSEs in ALL tutored subjects
- NCFE Level 2 diploma in 'Equality & Diversity'
- NCFE Level 2 diploma in 'Business & Administration'

Tutoring Approach

Learning should be fun and Annabel enjoys making people smile. When a student leaves their lesson, Annabel always ensures they feel happy, confident and ready to use what they have learnt.