Private tuition

Private tutoring should begin with a goal or set of goals. It could be for a pupil to develop deeper subject understanding; to consolidate learning for examinations; to learn examination skills and time management; to prepare for specific School Entrance requirements.

Above all, tuition should build a pupil’s confidence in their own ability to achieve. Academic expectations are changing. Schools are looking for independent thinkers; problem solvers who can think outside the box when facing new challenges.

Benefits

Private tuition can be flexible and responsive, tailored to meet the needs of the pupil. Learning can be targeted at the gaps in what the pupil needs to reach identified goals. Learning can progress organically, without distractions or group constraints and in a familiar space.

Tuition should not be a forever option. Goals need to be met. Pupils should be equipped to continue growing as successful, independent, confidently engaged learners.

My way

Online tutoring has become my main method of teaching. I aim to make learning fun, to inspire children to enjoy a subject, to develop a can-do attitude and a desire to achieve for their own sake. I am a strong believer in the individuality of each child and finding the best way to meet their needs and support their way of learning.

I encourage parent-tutor collaboration and I have found that if a parent sits with their child in initial lessons they can observe techniques and methods to use for continuing learning at home.

I like to set homework, which I return marked with suggestions. I send material to print before each lesson which gives parents and pupils a preview of what we will be working towards. I offer feedback after each lesson, support on strategies and insight into the child’s progress and level of understanding.