Julie-Ann

I am a qualified primary teacher with a BA ( Hons)degree in Primary Education from Durham University. I came to teaching as a mature student after qualifying as a nurse some 20 years ago!
I have successfully tutored many pupils from reception age to year 6 with great results and I am able to offer both the latest teaching methods and an up-to-date knowledge base.
I am married with 2 children of my own aged 17 and 12, and between the UK and Spain.

Tutoring Experience

Qualified as a teaching assistant in 1991, then as a registered general nurse in 1994.
Qualified teacher status gained from Durham university with a BA (Hons) in primary education. Various experience of teaching all primary subjects from Early Years to upper KS2 in both classroom environment and as private tuition. Experience with year 6 SATS and KS1 phonics tuition.
I have also lived in Spain, so can speak some Spanish, and have taught this with success.
Complete knowledge of NEW primary curriculum.
I have also lived in Spain, so can speak some Spanish, and have taught this with success to ks1 and ks2 children.

Tutoring Approach

I believe that every child is an individual with a different way of working that suits them best. It is up to us as teachers to find an individuals strengths and work with, and on these together with the child and with the involvement of parents/carers.
I believe that ALL lessons should be fun and stimulating, and it is not what the teacher teaches, but what the child gains which is important. This is why continual assessment should be applied at the end of every lesson. From this continual assessment I aim to move a child forward, and teach them to question, enquire and enjoy their full learning experience.
Lessons are carried out using teams so that the learning experience can be shared and becomes real for the student. We work together for the lesson to ensure that concepts are Understood and practised and then work will be given via a child friendly learning platform where both tutor and child can upload work and feedback can be given. The learning platform also allows parents to follow their child’s learning joinery.