Wendy

Approachable and cheerful, teaching has been my passion since I qualified in 2016. I live in sunny Norfolk with my cockapoo (Murphy) and elderly cat (Daisy). I love the great outdoors and nothing suits me better than spending a day on my allotment or walking around the beautiful countryside on my doorstep. I began studying for a history and sociology degree in 2015, choosing the subjects I most enjoyed. I loved the academic atmosphere so much that I stayed on to complete my PGCE in 2016 and feel like I have found my calling. My favourite thing about teaching is helping to empower others with the tools they need to fulfil their potential and realise their hopes and dreams.

Tutoring Experience

I have been a primary teacher for the past six years, teaching maths, English, Geography, history and science to mainly upper key stage 2 children. I have been history lead and love sourcing new, exciting ways to present this subject. During my qualifying year I taught History and sociology on an access to HE course, which would be an equivalent A level. Shortly after qualifying I also spent some time teaching History and sociology on long term supply to KS3 and KS4.

Tutoring Approach

I generally build my lessons and teaching style around good solid resources that tend to hook the learner. I believe that slowly building on skills from identification and describing to predicting and contrasting. I like to take the learner through processes step by step, underpinning their knowledge with examples and evidence. I believe that people learn best when they're enjoying their studies and to this end I endeavour to assure that the atmosphere and surroundings are relaxed and informal