Hello, my name is Fiona. I am a fully qualified and experienced Head of English at a London Prep School. Although I am experienced teaching all Primary subjects, my speciality is 11+ English tutoring. I will cover creative writing, reading comprehension, grammar and verbal reasoning. I have a wealth of resources and understanding of 11+ requirements. In my full-time role, I teach English to Year 5 and Year 6, preparing them for 11+ examinations and ensuring successful offers at top London Independent Schools.
I possess over a decade of experience as a qualified Primary School Teacher. My journey has taken me to a range of schools in both London and Brighton College Bangkok in Thailand. This diverse exposure has endowed me with a wealth of knowledge regarding teaching methodologies, best practices, and the preparation required for various onward educational institutions. In recent years, I have focused my expertise on Independent Schools, primarily within London. However, I have a solid grasp of entry requirements for schools throughout the UK.
As a specialist English Teacher, I focus on Year 5 and 6 teaching. Alongside this, I lead the English department, ensuring the development of an engaging and inspirational curriculum that equips and readies pupils as they transition from Primary School at the age of 11.
I am friendly and approachable and love designing fun and interactive lessons. I have experience supporting pupils with SEN needs, specifically ADD, ADHD and Dyslexia. I will tailor make lessons to support and target individual needs. I also have experience teaching abroad (2 years in Thailand) and would be happy to work with pupils where English is not their first language.
I understand the pressure of preparing for 11+ exams and will incorporate positive mindset, managing stress and exam technique and opportunities to build self-esteem and confidence within my lessons.
Languages | English (British) |
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Availability | Weekends, Weekdays (all times) |
References Available | On File |
University of West London | 2015 | PGCE | PGCE: Professional Practice and Pedagogy | |
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LDBS SCITT | 2015 | QTS | Qualified Teacher Status | |
University of Reading | 2011 | Bachelors | BSc (Hons) Psychology |