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Alana

Alana

I am an enthusiastic and approachable Teacher who is passionate in teaching children to progress and learn. I am well-organised and highly motivated.
I am flexible in my approach to teaching, delivering in the style of the children's needs and their way of learning. I have high expectations of all students and encourage them to reach their full potential. I use various teaching styles and assessment techniques. Positivity and independence from the children are encouraged.

Tutoring Experience

I have worked as a Class Teacher for over ten years in local Schools. Although my subject specialism is in English, I have an interest in both Maths and English subjects.
I also have significant experience of working with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups delivering a series of Maths and English sessions. I have delivered Year 6 SATS Booster interventions to small groups of children and on a 1:1 basis. Planning & preparing Maths, Reading, Grammar & Writing activities. Involved planning, creating and organising resources, creating fun, engaging and creative lessons, enforcing independence, delivering skills-led series of sessions, encouraging progression of skills and differentiating activities.
I also have taught children in small intervention groups to address gaps in their learning. Involved Maths, Reading, Phonics, Grammar and Written work. Children used a range of learning tools: ICT, Numicon, phonics/spellings resources, story- cubes and storyboards, number investigations to support their learning.

Tutoring Approach

I have a flexible, adaptable and positive approach to tutoring. My aim is to for children to fulfil their potential. I teach in the style of the children's needs and their way of learning. I am flexible and adaptable. I use various teaching styles, such as the VAK (Visual, Auditory & Kinaesthetic) and identify which one would be the most suitable for the child. I also use various assessment techniques and provide feedback.
I begin a topic by addressing any gaps in children's knowledge and learning. The Learning Objective is clearly focussed upon in each session. I always provide stimulating and engaging activities suited to the child's needs. I introduce each topic and model examples, addressing any misconceptions from the child. Children then have opportunity to complete the tasks and then assess their own learning at the end of each session.
Overall, I am to provide a personalised tuition programme for each child adhering to the requirements of the national curriculum. I aim to deepen understanding by linking activities to the other areas of the curriculum and in wider society.

LanguagesEnglish (British)
AvailabilityWeekends, Weekdays (all times)
References Available On File

Qualifications

Bournemouth University1993BachelorsBA Hons Communication
Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln2003PGCEPrimary QTS

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MathsIn-personOnline
Primary£20£16
Secondary£20£16
EnglishIn-personOnline
Primary£20£16
Secondary£20£16
Entrance ExamsIn-personOnline
Primary£20£16
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