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Sonal

Sonal

  • My academic qualifications include an MA postgraduate degree from UCL and BA undergraduate degree from Queen Mary's (both Russell Group universities based in London).
  • I trained and qualified as a Secondary School English Teacher with 'Teach First' in 2012. I obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with rating 'Outstanding' and the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 'Distinction'.
  • I have >5yrs experience teaching English Language and Literature within the state education sector, holding a variety of senior positions with faculty responsibilities at multiple secondary schools across North-West London.

Tutoring Experience

  • Qualified Secondary English Teacher.
  • Current GCSE examiner for GCSE English Language and Literature.
  • Assistant Subject Leader of English at multiple London academies/secondary schools.
  • Experienced in all major exam boards.

Experienced in tutoring students going on to achieve grades 7-9 from a wide range of local schools including:

  • Vyners’ School
  • Ruislip High School
  • Bishop Ramsay School
  • Wren Academy
  • St Michael’s Catholic School
  • Compton School
  • Queen Elizabeth Boys’ School
  • Dame Alice Owen School
  • East Barnet School
  • Mill Hill County High School
  • Jewish Free School
  • Finchley Catholic High School
  • City of London Girls’ School
  • St Albans’ High School
  • St Joan of Arc school
  • Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls

Tutoring Approach

Using the latest evidence-informed approaches underpinning teaching and learning, I tutor in a structured, sequenced manner that leads to long-term memory retention and a focus on rapidly scaling up your child's progress.

I possess real references from real parents, pupils and schools to confirm my abilities, knowledge and experience - this is available on request.

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

Qualifications

Queen Mary, University of London2009BachelorsLaw LLB
Canterbury Christ Church University2013QTSPGCE Secondary English
UCL Institute of Education2015MastersEducational Leadership

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