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Ā£120 per hour

Minimum 1.5 hours per session in person

About Me

Iā€™m an experienced teacher and educational leader with over 20 years in mainstream, selective, and specialist settings, supporting students with a wide range of additional needs. I have worked extensively with children who face barriers to accessing school, including SEMH, autism, ADHD, SLCN, anxiety, and complex SEND profiles. I am warm, empathetic and committed to building strong relationships with students and families to help every child feel safe, understood, and capable. As both a teacher and a parent to a neurodivergent child, I understand the challenges families face and I am passionate about helping children learn in a way that works for them.

Skills & Experienceā€‹

I began my career as a teaching assistant supporting students with a range of SEND, before qualifying as a teacher and spending over two decades working across mainstream, selective and specialist provisions. I have significant experience working in pupil referral units with children experiencing social, emotional and mental health needs, where I was responsible for science and ICT across five sites and led whole-school enrichment and intervention programmes.

Across my career I have worked as a science teacher, SSAT accredited Lead Practitioner, Director of SEND and Associate Assistant Principal, leading staff training, curriculum design and strategic inclusion work. I have delivered literacy and numeracy programmes, exam preparation, targeted interventions, and bespoke support packages to students who were unable to access mainstream classrooms.

I have extensive tutoring experience, supporting children learning from home, students currently out of school, and young people with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, PDA, speech and language needs and mental health challenges. I have also tutored high-attaining students aiming for top GCSE and A-level grades in science and maths, and successfully prepared students for Common Entrance and the 11+.

As an examiner for GCSE science for over eight years, I have a strong understanding of assessment and examination requirements and a proven track record of outstanding GCSE outcomes for the classes I have taught. I pride myself on helping students rebuild confidence, develop independence, and make accelerated progress even when learning has been disrupted.

I also bring lived experience to my work as a parent of a child with autism and ADHD, whom I successfully supported through home education before she returned to sixth form, completed A-levels, and went on to university. I have supported many other families balancing school, anxiety, SEND, and alternative learning pathways ā€” and I strongly believe every child deserves the best opportunities to thrive.

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My Teaching Philosophy

My priority is to build trust, safety, and connection so that meaningful learning can happen. I believe that every child can achieve when they feel understood, supported and capable ā€” and my approach is flexible, personalised, and strengths-based. I use evidence-informed strategies such as scaffolding, metacognition coaching, multisensory approaches, and structured routines to help students develop confidence and independence.

I adapt lessons around individual needs, interests, processing styles and sensory requirements, and I specialise in supporting students who may be anxious, disengaged, or who have experienced disrupted education. A good tutor provides patience, encouragement and creativity ā€” meeting a child where they are, and helping them believe that success is possible.

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Qualifications and Training

  • QTS(2011)
  • NASENCO Postgraduate National Award in SEN Coordination
  • SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner
  • GCSE Science Examiner(8+ years)
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection certified
  • PREVENT training
  • I have delivered training to whole school staff on:Ā 
    Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, PDA, SLCN, SEMH, Trauma-informed approaches, Literacy & Numeracy interventions, and general SEND practice.
  • I have worked in regular collaboration with SALT, EPs, OTs and multi-agency teams.

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Choose me ifā€¦

  • Your child has SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety, autism, ADHD or requires a patient and understanding approach.

  • You are looking for 1:1 tutoringĀ to support structured learning and reintegration.

  • You want a tutor who builds confidence, resilience, and strong relationships with families.

  • Your child needs targeted support, catch-up learning, or preparation for exams from key stage 1 to key stage 5.

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Availability

Monday: 8:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 8:00 – 14:00
Wednesday: 8:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 8:00 – 14:00
Friday: 8:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00

Ages Supported

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post 16

Specialisms

  • Anxiety
  • ASC (autism)
  • ADHD & ADD
  • Dyslexia
  • PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
  • SEMH (Social & Emotional & Mental Health needs)
  • Working Memory and Processing Needs
  • Speech and Language Needs (including non-verbal)
  • Dyscalculia
  • DCD (Dyspraxia)
  • Global Developmental Delay & Learning Difficulties
  • Complex & Medical Needs (including Cerebral Palsy; Brain Injury; Epilepsy and other needs)
  • Trauma/Abuse
  • SEND (inc. disabilities)
  • Other SEN

Subjects Provided

  • Primary (Maths and/or English/Literacy)
  • Secondary Science (including GSCEs)
  • Study Skills & Executive Functioning Skills
  • Social Communication & Language Skills
  • Functional Skills (English & Maths)
  • Homework Support

Locations Covered

Bexley, Bromley, Central London, Kent, Maidstone, Online, Orpington, SE London, and South East London

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Something Sensational About Me

I bring both professional expertise and personal experience ā€” as a teacher, a SEND leader, an examiner, and a parent of a neurodivergent child who once found school overwhelming. I truly understand how complex this journey can be, and I am passionate about helping young people rediscover learning, rebuild confidence, and feel proud of themselves again.

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Choose me if...

  • Your child has SEND, SEMH needs, anxiety, autism, ADHD or requires a patient and understanding approach.

  • You are looking for 1:1 tutoringĀ to support structured learning and reintegration.

  • You want a tutor who builds confidence, resilience, and strong relationships with families.

  • Your child needs targeted support, catch-up learning, or preparation for exams from key stage 1 to key stage 5.

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Qualifications & Training

  • QTS(2011)
  • NASENCO Postgraduate National Award in SEN Coordination
  • SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner
  • GCSE Science Examiner(8+ years)
  • Safeguarding & Child Protection certified
  • PREVENT training
  • I have delivered training to whole school staff on:Ā 
    Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Conditions, ADHD, PDA, SLCN, SEMH, Trauma-informed approaches, Literacy & Numeracy interventions, and general SEND practice.
  • I have worked in regular collaboration with SALT, EPs, OTs and multi-agency teams.

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My Teaching Philosophy

My priority is to build trust, safety, and connection so that meaningful learning can happen. I believe that every child can achieve when they feel understood, supported and capable ā€” and my approach is flexible, personalised, and strengths-based. I use evidence-informed strategies such as scaffolding, metacognition coaching, multisensory approaches, and structured routines to help students develop confidence and independence.

I adapt lessons around individual needs, interests, processing styles and sensory requirements, and I specialise in supporting students who may be anxious, disengaged, or who have experienced disrupted education. A good tutor provides patience, encouragement and creativity ā€” meeting a child where they are, and helping them believe that success is possible.

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Skills & Experienceā€‹

I began my career as a teaching assistant supporting students with a range of SEND, before qualifying as a teacher and spending over two decades working across mainstream, selective and specialist provisions. I have significant experience working in pupil referral units with children experiencing social, emotional and mental health needs, where I was responsible for science and ICT across five sites and led whole-school enrichment and intervention programmes.

Across my career I have worked as a science teacher, SSAT accredited Lead Practitioner, Director of SEND and Associate Assistant Principal, leading staff training, curriculum design and strategic inclusion work. I have delivered literacy and numeracy programmes, exam preparation, targeted interventions, and bespoke support packages to students who were unable to access mainstream classrooms.

I have extensive tutoring experience, supporting children learning from home, students currently out of school, and young people with a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, PDA, speech and language needs and mental health challenges. I have also tutored high-attaining students aiming for top GCSE and A-level grades in science and maths, and successfully prepared students for Common Entrance and the 11+.

As an examiner for GCSE science for over eight years, I have a strong understanding of assessment and examination requirements and a proven track record of outstanding GCSE outcomes for the classes I have taught. I pride myself on helping students rebuild confidence, develop independence, and make accelerated progress even when learning has been disrupted.

I also bring lived experience to my work as a parent of a child with autism and ADHD, whom I successfully supported through home education before she returned to sixth form, completed A-levels, and went on to university. I have supported many other families balancing school, anxiety, SEND, and alternative learning pathways ā€” and I strongly believe every child deserves the best opportunities to thrive.

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