Jane

A qualified teacher with over 30 years experience in primary and secondary schools in the state and independent sectors.

Tutoring Experience

I have been a class teacher and curriculum manager in primary schools and a subject teacher at secondary level teaching GCSE /IGCSE in English, maths , as well as being on the senior leadership team. I also teach English at A Level.

I have also taught pupils with special needs including specific learning difficulties: dyslexia & dyscalculia.

I have also been a learning support teacher in an independent boarding prep school. I have tutored pupils for year 6 SATs, entrance exams at 11+, 13+, including verbal and non verbal reasoning as well as pretests at 11+ for the major public schools such as Harrow, Eton and Rugby when I worked in London and the home counties. I have also tutored students for state grammar schools.

My students have been successful in obtaining their first choice places at a number of local independent day schools as well as boarding places in London, the south east and north west. I have prepared students for entrance exams at a number of public schools including Harrow, Rugby and Eton as well as independent day schools in Hertfordshire, such as St Albans High School for Girls, St Columba's, St Albans Boys, St Francis Letchworth, Aldenham and Sedburgh.

I have also tutored students in the state sector in order to improve their grades and gain confidence. Many parents recognise the value of starting tutoring early, which enhances understanding of key concepts, enabling students to access the top sets when students get to state secondary schools.

Tutoring Approach

The learning relationship is most important in tutoring one to one in order to build confidence and succeed. I make assessments of learning in order to plan the next steps. I ensure that the tutoring lessons are enjoyable with a number of activities so that progress is achieved. I have tutored a number of pupils in recent years with great success. My students have had good exam results, getting into the schools of their choice and achieving good grades at GCSE.

I tutor students online via zoom or at my home - parents welcome too.

I am available to tutor online, both nationally and internationally using zoom video call. My teaching resources are shared on screen, students write answers onscreen using the annotate facility in zoom or useable screen pen. Students can take a screenshot of their work to show parents afterwards. Older students writing longer answers can use Word to write answers and use zoom to share their screen with me so I can see what they're writing.

Young people are very adept with technology, year 4 and above can manage the technology magnificently. Younger children will need parent support with the technology.

I offer a complimentary first session where we can meet online via zoom, or at my house, so that we can discuss your child's tuition needs. Your child can see how screen sharing and annotation works online.

My current availability, November 2024, I have 4pm available on Mondays and 6.15pm on Tuesdays.