Karen

Online English Teacher

I am a former university lecturer and experienced home educator. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have a first class degree and a Ph.d. I am patient, calm and not "schooly".
I am happy to work with school refusers, home educated young people and young people at risk of or facing exclusion. *Only daytime (during school hours) slots left now * .

Tutoring Experience

I have over twenty years of experience teaching across the entire age range, from three year olds to adults and from foundation stage to degree level. I have successfully tutored students to I/GCSE level in many subjects and my students have typically improved by at least one grade. I am very familiar with home education and welcome all those who maybe on a slightly alternative learning path, as well as those in school. I also have experience working with students who are easily distracted/ have ADHD, and have had basic training in autism awareness and counselling.

Tutoring Approach

Every student has potential, but sometimes lack of confidence can hinder unlocking that potential. But, with a little help, and a lot of encouragement, even the most struggling student can thrive. I aim to provide a calm and supportive approach to learning, tailoring my approach to suit the individual student's needs. I do not try to replicate school, but offer a more personalised approach to learning. I am happy to help to try and fix problem areas, or help with general understanding, as well as support those who are working towards examinations. I am very patient and calm, and am very comfortable working with home educated young people.

Languages	English (British)
Availability	Weekdays (all times)
References Available	On File

Qualifications

University of Essex	1993	Bachelors	BA (Hons) First Class
Bristol University	1996	Doctorate	PhD

Karen's Feedback

Feedback	20
Published feedback	20
Unpublished feedback (Usually negative)	0

From Samantha

Karen is an excellent tutor and our son has made a very positive start in their English lessons Before starting tutoring him, she was keen to find ... Read more ›

Thank you so much Samantha! I think I have the best job in the world; it is so lovely to work with your teen!

From Bernice

My son is Autistic, in year 11 at school but has been total school refusal since Christmas and on and off before that. He has really bad anxiety an... Read more ›

Thank you so much! I had a great session with your son today; it is so lovely to see his confidence growing. He is an absolute pleasure to work wit... Read more ›

From Ajay

Karen is excellent tutor. Within couple of sessions she has helped our daughter improve her English writing who is working to improve her grade by ... Read more ›

Thank you so much! It is a pleasure to tutor such a determined young lady.

From Kristinn

Excellent tutor. Established rapport and boundaries early with my SEN child whose English had not been progressing for a whole academic year. Since... Read more ›

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Your child is an absolute pleasure to work with; we always manage to have fun, even when tackling the dr... Read more ›

From Claire

Karen is an excellent tutor. She has really helped my son with his English Language studies. Karen has always had good time management and is alway... Read more ›

Thank you for your lovely comments. Your son was lovely to work with and soon settled into tuition, working really hard but always with a big smile... Read more ›

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Subjects taught

English
Secondary	£40
GCSE	£40
University	£50
Casual Learner	£45

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