Poppy
Poppy
"I am a friendly, warm and approachable tutor with eight years of experience working with students across a wide range of ages, abilities and learning styles. My priority is to understand each student as an individual and identify how they learn most effectively, adapting my teaching style, pace and resources accordingly. I believe students learn best when they feel comfortable, supported and actively involved in their learning, so I aim to create a positive environment where they feel confident asking questions, making mistakes and challenging themselves. I encourage students to explain concepts back to me, as this helps consolidate learning and allows me to identify any gaps in understanding. Ultimately, I want my lessons to be academically rigorous while remaining engaging and encouraging, helping students develop not only their subject knowledge but also the confidence, curiosity and independent learning skills to succeed."
Qualifications
- King’s College London – Economics and Management BSc
Lauren
Lauren
"I have over 13 years of experience in education across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, including classroom teaching, subject leadership, SEN tutoring, and supporting tutors and families. As a former Head of Prep Science and PSHE, I understand the importance of combining strong academic foundations with wellbeing, confidence and personal development. I build warm, trusting relationships with children and families and tailor my teaching to each student’s individual needs. My approach is supportive, engaging and highly individualised, helping children to develop both confidence and independence. I have experience supporting students with Special Educational Needs, including children unable to attend school, and I adapt lessons carefully to ensure every child can access learning and make progress. I tutor children preparing for 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+ and 11+ entrance exams across English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Science and protecting the environment are particular passions of mine. I love teaching children about the world around us and encouraging them to think about how we can create a more sustainable future. Being in nature is my happy place, and I enjoy bringing this enthusiasm and curiosity into my teaching."
Qualifications
- University of Roehampton - BA (Hons) Primary Education, specialising in EYFS and KS1 with Early Childhood Studies (2010–2013)
Esmaa
Esmaa
"I am an experienced British-qualified teacher, Deputy Head, English Lead and professional tutor with over eight years of tutoring experience and more than seven years of classroom teaching across both UK and international British schools. I have worked with pupils aged 4–18, supporting them in Primary English and Mathematics, SATs preparation, GCSE English, History, Religious Education and Economics. I also have extensive experience supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism, adapting my teaching to ensure every learner feels supported, engaged and able to reach their full potential. I believe every child learns differently, so I tailor every lesson to the individual learner. My teaching approach focuses on building confidence alongside academic success by identifying gaps in understanding and helping students become independent, resilient learners. I create engaging lessons where students feel challenged, supported and encouraged to think critically rather than simply memorising answers. As an experienced school leader and classroom teacher, I have an in-depth understanding of the English National Curriculum, assessment and how pupils make progress. I regularly use formative assessment to adapt my teaching, ensuring every lesson builds on prior learning and meets each student's needs. Whether I am helping a child master reading and writing, or supporting a GCSE student with examination technique, my aim is always to help students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. I work closely with families, providing regular feedback and clear guidance so parents feel fully involved in their child's progress. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student grow in confidence and realise what they can achieve."
Qualifications
- City, University of London – BSc (Hons) International Politics (2:1)
- UCL Institute of Education – PGCE (Primary Education) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Sandy
Sandy
"I am a highly experienced primary educator with over 20 years of teaching experience and a former Assistant Headteacher, combining high expectations with a nurturing, child-centred approach to ensure every child feels valued, supported and empowered in their learning. I take a truly personalised approach, getting to know each child I teach so that sessions are tailored to their individual needs. Having been educated in leading international and boarding schools myself, I bring a deep understanding of academic expectations and offer expert, considered guidance to both pupils and families. With experience as a SENCO, I support a wide range of abilities, including pupils with dyslexia and SEND, through clear modelling, scaffolding and structured routines that keep learning accessible while maintaining high expectations. I see tutoring as an opportunity to build trust, support pupils through challenges and celebrate progress, ensuring lessons are engaging, purposeful and tailored to promote confidence, independence and a love of learning. "
Qualifications
- University of Leicester – BSc (Hons) Sociology (2004)
- University of Leicester – PGCE Primary (2005)
Tiffany
Tiffany
"With over 20 years’ experience as a KS2 class teacher, I bring a wealth of classroom expertise to my tutoring while enjoying the opportunity to work with pupils on a more individual level. My teaching approach is calm, structured and tailored to each pupil. I believe children achieve their best when they feel confident, supported and appropriately challenged. Every lesson is adapted to meet each child’s needs, using clear explanations, modelling, thoughtful questioning and plenty of encouragement. I aim to develop independent learners who can tackle unfamiliar problems with confidence and think critically about their work. As an 11+ tutor, I focus on building secure subject knowledge, strong reasoning skills and effective exam technique. Lessons are engaging and purposeful, combining regular retrieval of prior learning with opportunities to apply new skills through increasingly challenging tasks. I continually adapt my teaching to ensure pupils make steady progress while enjoying the learning process. I tutor all four core 11+ subjects, with a particular passion for English. Strong reading underpins success across the curriculum, so I encourage pupils to read widely and think deeply about what they read. As an avid reader, I am always happy to recommend books that broaden vocabulary, strengthen comprehension and inspire even reluctant readers. Above all, I want every pupil to leave each session feeling more confident, ready to embrace challenge and equipped with the skills they need to succeed, not only in the 11+ but throughout their education. "
Qualifications
- Pacific Lutheran University – Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Reading and a minor in Biology (August 2004)
- Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) – Washington State Teaching Certificate (August 2004)
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards – National Board Certification: Middle Childhood Generalist (December 2022)
- Qualified Teacher Status (August 2023)
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
Kathryn G
Kathryn G
"I have been teaching since 2001, solely in the independent sector and spanning across international schools in the Far East, Middle East and Europe, plus independent prep schools and bilingual schools in the UK. My experience totals over 20 years and stretches from early childhood to lower secondary age groups, I have been a private tutor and Governess for the last 8 of those years. I specialise in preparing students for 4+ assessments, 7+ and 11+ entrance exams as well as general primary or KS3 English and EAL support. I am knowledgeable across UK, US and international curricula, with particular expertise in inquiry and concept based learning as a result of my International Baccalaureate Organisation training, as well as early years. My education philosophy is social constructivist and therefore I love most of all to explore humanities and science topics through hands on investigation combined with the Socratic method and supported by Harvard thinking routines to provoke higher order thinking. However, for the four pillars of entrance exam preparation in English, Maths and Reasoning, I structure lessons with the necessary direct instruction followed by joint then independent application. I try to incorporate games where possible to make the learning fun and interactive, and I always start with an initial assessment to ascertain gaps in knowledge or skills before tailoring an individual plan of action to reach set goals. My masters degree specialised in language and literacy as well as child development, and my TEFL training involved a lot of grammatical learning, so I have a solid knowledge of how to grow children’s English skills. In my free time I love to play guitar and keyboard, sing and write songs. My natural flair and passion for creativity has a positive influence on my students creative writing and understanding of poetry. "
Qualifications
- University of Plymouth - BA (hons) Theatre and Performance Studies with Music
- The Open University - Master of Education (MEd Open)
- TEFL 120 hrs
Layo
Layo
"I have been a primary school teacher for over 30 years, working in state schools across London. I ensure my lessons are pacy and involve a range of active learning tasks. I use Project-Based Learning projects to help transform students' interests into academic excellence and long-term skill development. I empower students through scaffolded instruction by transitioning from direct modelling to independent mastery. I keep students engaged through interactive checkpoints that break down complex topics into manageable chunks. My lessons conclude with an application challenge, turning new knowledge into a skill students can use straight away."
Qualifications
- Roehampton Institute-Postgraduate Certificate in Education-Primary 3-12years special reference to upper primary (1993)
- Middlesex University -Postgraduate Certificate in Education-Teaching and Learning (2003)
- Middlesex University -Postgraduate Diploma in Education-Teaching and Learning (2004)
Amin A
Amin A
"I possess a Masters Degree in MSc By Research in Analytical Chemistry. My Bachelors Degree is in Applied Chemistry. Both qualifications were achieved at the University of Greenwich, which had the 3rd best Chemistry school in the UK at the time. I have been a private tutor since 2000. I have continued to teach in schools from 2004-2006. This includes being the Head of Mathematics and also Head of Science. My teaching philosophy is to engage and make the student(s) interactive in learning, thus as to meet their individual learning needs. I have developed my own initial assessments(IA), diagnostic assessments(DA), individual learning plans (ILPs), schemes of work(SOW), self review and self reflection. I have even on occasions revisited reviews to ensure learners needs are not only highlighted but also administered. This results in achieving higher grades for the learner. I utilise my spare time by attending educational courses so as to develop and nurture my own educational skills. I ensure all basis of communications are covered ie reading, writing, listening, speaking, gesturing etc. I incorporate active Q&A sessions with learners encouraging communication skills and allowing learners to self develop and blossom, especially in characteristics such as self confidence. I encourage and use Internet tools to aid further independent learning and achievements. All the above, results in successfully attaining higher and acceptable grading for the learners. "
Qualifications
- University of Greenwich-MSc Analytical Chemistry-2003
- University of Greenwich-BSc Applied Chemistry-2.1(Hons)-2003
- Woolwich College-Cambridge Advanced English-C-1998
- Woolwich College-Access to Science and Engineering-26 Level 3 Credits(equivalent to almost 9 A Levels). (I broke the institutions record for the highest results in history. Previously this was 21 Level 3 Credits.)
- Woolwich College-Cambridge Intermediate EnglisL-B-1997
Lily
Lily
"I am a fully qualified teacher (QTS, University of Roehampton) with over ten years’ experience in independent schools, most recently at The Hall Junior School, Belsize Park. I have extensive experience teaching in Early Years and Key Stage 1, including delivering targeted phonics and maths interventions to support strong foundational learning. I recently completed a Level 5 qualification in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) at Fairley House School, which has deepened my understanding of supporting pupils with dyslexia and other additional needs. I now work as a 1:1 tutor, providing personalised support to help children build confidence and make meaningful progress. My teaching approach is calm, patient, and child-centred. I believe every child learns differently, so I tailor my lessons to suit each individual, creating a supportive and engaging environment where they feel safe to take risks and ask questions. I am a strong advocate of play-based learning and use a variety of interactive and practical activities to keep lessons enjoyable while reinforcing key skills. I focus on building strong foundations in reading, writing, and maths, while also encouraging independence and a positive attitude towards learning. I take pride in helping children grow in confidence and supporting them to reach their full potential."
Qualifications
- University of Leeds 2008 - Sociology BA
- University of Roehampton 2013 - PGCE Primary Education
Alice M
Alice M
"I have been a private tutor for over 10 years, beginning as a volunteer in a local SEN provision and going on to work with children, young people, and families internationally. I specialise in English and the humanities, from the building blocks of reading to A level. I aim to create a participatory learning environment where students take an active role in shaping their sessions. Through discussion and collaboration, I find students retain more knowledge and develop a stronger sense of ownership over their learning. I place a strong emphasis on critical thinking, whilst also building the study and organisational skills vital to academic success. I am experienced in supporting a wide range of learners, from those who struggle with traditional education to those with high academic enthusiasm. My studies in child development and educational psychology have supported me to develop effective teaching methods across diverse needs. I have also spent significant time working with families on residential tutoring placements, which have provided me with a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of holistic education. I frequently incorporate creative and play‑based activities into my sessions, particularly with younger learners or those who benefit from multisensory, movement‑based, or imaginative approaches. I speak several languages and have taught English as a foreign language, and enjoy supporting students for whom English is an additional language. I believe that building confidence, self-efficacy and self-esteem is just as valuable as learning the curriculum and my students finish our sessions with confidence, direction, and purpose - for exams and beyond!"
Qualifications
- University of Cambridge - Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with Modern and Medieval Languages (Arabic and Spanish)
- University of East London - MSc Psychology (ongoing, average distinction)
Louisa
Louisa
"I am passionate about Early Years education and believe the foundation stage is pivotal in shaping children’s confidence, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning. I view teachers as “learning springboards,” creating rich, stimulating opportunities that give children the tools to take ownership of their learning, enabling them to flourish. I aim to cultivate environments where children develop independence, resilience, and strong academic foundations in literacy, numeracy, and thinking skills, balanced with purposeful play and exploration. As an EYFS consultant, I provide tailored, play-based guidance for families, helping children build strong early learning foundations while equipping parents and carers to support development at home. Having taught children from Reception to Year 8 (and with two young children of my own!), I combine classroom expertise with leadership experience as Head of Key Stage 1 and Acting Head of Lower School at Thomas’s Clapham."