Having worked as an English teacher and examiner for 6 years I have come to appreciate the importance of confidence and self-esteem in guaranteeing academic success. I have seen exceptionally able students fail due to anxiety and less able students pass and pass well, because they believed they could. With me your child will not only improve their English skills but will leave our sessions more confident, more resilient and more successful.
My academic knowledge is of the highest standard. I hold a BA in English Literature and History (Cardiff University) and a PGCE in Secondary English with Drama (Cardiff Metropolitan University). I have spent 5 years in various state school classrooms teaching a range of abilities from Year 7 to Year 13. A year spent working with the Hospital Education Service in Bath has equipped me with the skills needed to ensure young people suffering from physical or mental health issues still access a full and successful education. My latest post was as Subject Leader of English at a post-16 music college. This allowed me to hone my planning and delivery skills to young adults who had become disillusioned with English and mainstream education. Alongside my wealth of classroom experience I am also an experienced GCSE examiner for the WJEC exam board. I have a wide experience of working with AQA, EDEXCEL and the Cambridge iGCSE as well as Functional Skills.
During my career I have been entrusted with key roles within my departments. These include PGCE English training mentor, MAT (More Able and Talented) link, KS3 Literacy Intervention Co-ordinator, assisting in creating schemes of work and responsibility for preparing the KS5 mock examinations. Being a Pastoral Tutor provided me with invaluable training in nurturing and supporting students. From providing updates to parents/carers, mentoring disengaged boys, delivering the PSHE programme, to running ‘Year 7 and 8 Exam Anxiety’ classes, I know I have the warmth, commitment and knowledge in ensuring your child makes outstanding progress in their lessons and over time.
I specialise in English Literature, English Language, Literacy skills, Functional Skills, exam preparation and proofreading/personal statement assistance. GTC (General Teaching Council) No: 0878288
