Alberta
Alberta
"I am a Primary Teacher and SENDCo with extensive experience creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every child feels able to succeed. My teaching philosophy is rooted in supporting autonomy: I want students to feel confident to take ownership of their learning, understand what they are doing and why, and make progress through the right level of challenge and support. I model actively during lessons—demonstrating language, thinking and expected behaviours—then I guide students to practise independently. To consolidate learning, I regularly use “teach back”, encouraging children to explain their reasoning and what they have learned in their own words. When appropriate, I also use play-based approaches to make learning motivating, especially in the younger stages. I have a strong focus on literacy and language development, and I genuinely enjoy inspiring a love of reading. I love selecting books that suit each child’s interests and confidence level, and I have a reputation for helping even the biggest “I don’t like reading” student to find a book they enjoy. I also build confidence through structured preparation, including for competitive entrance exams. I support learners in exam-focused tutoring in a way that goes beyond “teaching to the test”: I ensure children develop firm foundations, effective strategies and deep understanding across 4+, 7+ and 11+ style question types, with adjustments for neurodiversity and SEND where needed."
Qualifications
- Degree in Modern Languages — University of Bologna (1999)
- Master’s Degree in Management and Human Resources Development — University of Bologna (2004)
- PGCE with MFL — Goldsmiths University of London (2019)
- The Waldorf Teacher Training — Steiner House, London (2020–2021)
- NPQLL- UCL, London 2023 and NPQSENDCo- Best Practice, 2026