Chantelle

With 30 years as a qualified English as a Second Language teacher, 3 years in Gifted Education and Counseling, and 8 years as a Special Needs Teacher, I bring a wealth of experience to my teaching practice. Additionally, I have spent 8 years researching, authoring, and creating teaching and learning materials in the UK, and have tutored one-to-one for English Language Examinations over 15 years, alongside 10 years of classroom teaching. My specialty is addressing handwriting challenges, utilizing various toolkits to help children write better.

Services Offered:
Age 6-8:
Reading using Phono-Graphix Intervention Approach
Age 7-13:
Handwriting: Building from primitive reflex integration, sensory to cognitive levels
Basic Maths Skills
Reading, Grammar, and Narrative Writing
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
English as a Second Language
Small group sessions available upon request
Age 9-12:
11+ Roadmap and Preparations Consultation
General Examination Skills for English-Language Papers
Young Adults Onwards:
English Preparation for IELTS (The International English Language Testing System)

Tutoring Experience

I specialize in preparing young children (ages 5-11) for school readiness, focusing on reading, writing, essay writing, comprehension, and listening skills. Over the past 15 years, I have successfully taught 35 children on a one-to-one basis for these purposes. Additionally, I support children needing basic maths skills and offer Year 4 sessions for 11+ preparation and parent consultation for success roadmaps.

With 10 years of classroom experience teaching hundreds of students and 15 years of one-to-one tutoring, I also assist teenagers struggling with English as their second language. For adult learners, I have helped six individuals prepare for their IELTS and ESOL exams and edited two Ph.D. dissertations.

Tutoring Approach

I am dedicated to finding the most effective ways to teach in a digital environment, tailoring my approach to each student’s unique needs and motivations. For younger children, I prefer in-person sessions. My methodology involves assessing and teaching by breaking down learning into manageable chunks. For example, a GCSE student who failed twice passed after just five hours of tutoring with me.
Utilizing insights from occupational therapy, speech therapy, and vision therapy, I address handwriting challenges and help children organize their thoughts on paper. My approach has proven successful, helping children and adults alike gain confidence and improve their skills.

Jan 2024: "Thank you for the massive effort you are making with my daughter."
Jan 2024: "My child now reads beautifully, and her math skills are on par with her classmates."
Dec 2023: "He passed! No extra prep, just worked together and did it by himself!"
July 2021: "Chantelle has given B the confidence to read a whole book! Adaptable and attentive to B's needs."
Jan 2024: "My daughter is gaining confidence and her reading levels have improved."
August 2016: "I passed the English Assessment and used my creative writing skills. Thank you for your help."
2017: "After just 5 weeks, my son's handwriting improved, and he feels less stressed about writing."
May 2024: "For the first time, my 11-year-old can read his own handwriting."

For bespoke tutoring services that cater to your child's unique needs and help them find their voice, please reach out. I believe in close cooperation with parents and students for the best outcomes and am passionate about fostering confidence and skill development in every student.