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Melissa

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Melissa

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About Me

I have experience of over 25+ years of SEND teaching in schools I am trained working with children with Speech and language needs, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, SEMH, PDA and many other complex needs. Since last year I have been working with students who are unable to attend school for exceptional circumstances and teaching the GCSE/ Functional skills curriculum.  I have been commended for my commitment, professionalism and dedication to delivering high-quality tuition.

My approach to tutoring is to use creative and therapeutic learning strategies and plan at the level of the student using their individual learning plan and EHCP; using progressive teaching strategies to enhance learning activities and encourage student’s enjoyment and engagement in each subject.

 

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Skills & Experience​

My experience includes working as SEN co-ordinator of Design Technology, teaching Art, class teacher of literacy, numeracy and other subjects to small groups of children with a wide range of different learning difficulties. My first teaching roles were working with children with moderate learning difficulties; later those with epilepsy and severe and profound learning difficulties who were using the functional skills curriculum.

I have worked as a Special Support Centre teacher for children with speech and language difficulties. This involved using Makaton and communication in print and small group teaching according to Individual Learning Plans, updating ILP’s to learning needs and developing the Education and Healthcare Plan in the annual review with other agencies.

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My Teaching Philosophy

  • With a therapeutic and creative approach, I aim to use the students special interests to encourage teaching and learning strategies.
  • Drawing on their strengths and and using a creative and an imaginative approach to teaching and learning.
  • Encouraging students curiosity to learn and become independent.
  • Learning strategies that help the student to gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Having excellent teaching resources which is tailor made for the students ability .

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Qualifications and Training

  • QTS
  • BA(hons) 3 Dimensional Design
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
  • Certificate in understanding children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
  • Demand avoidance training.
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  • Behaviour as Communication.
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • Circle time training
  • Certificate in approaches to meeting the needs of children experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties with special needs.
  • Transactional Analysis 101
  • Emergency first aid at work.

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Choose me if…

  • You want someone who is highly experienced in special needs teaching and tuition.
  • You want a creative and imaginative approach to learning.
  • You need a tutor with excellent teaching resources and they are tailor made to the student’s requirements.
  • You need a tutor who delivers a calm, patient and compassionate approach to learning.

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Availability

Monday: 14:00- 19:00
Tuesday: Fully Booked
Wednesday: Fully booked
Thursday: Fully Booked
Friday: Fully booked
Saturday: Fully Booked
Sunday: –

Ages Supported

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Post 16
  • Adult

Specialisms

  • Anxiety
  • 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)
  • Study Skills & Executive Functioning Skills
  • Social Communication & Language Skills
  • Functional Skills (English & Maths)
  • Homework Support
  • Other (please provide details when contacting us)

Locations Covered

East and West Sussex, Kent, South East London, and Surrey

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Something Sensational About Me

I have a degree in Art and I design and make my own sculpture that I exhibit in historic gardens in the UK so I can also teach Art and Design to A level and beyond.

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Choose me if...

  • You want someone who is highly experienced in special needs teaching and tuition.
  • You want a creative and imaginative approach to learning.
  • You need a tutor with excellent teaching resources and they are tailor made to the student’s requirements.
  • You need a tutor who delivers a calm, patient and compassionate approach to learning.
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Qualifications & Training

  • QTS
  • BA(hons) 3 Dimensional Design
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education.
  • Certificate in understanding children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
  • Demand avoidance training.
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs
  • Behaviour as Communication.
  • Dyslexia Awareness
  • Circle time training
  • Certificate in approaches to meeting the needs of children experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties with special needs.
  • Transactional Analysis 101
  • Emergency first aid at work.
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My Teaching Philosophy

  • With a therapeutic and creative approach, I aim to use the students special interests to encourage teaching and learning strategies.
  • Drawing on their strengths and and using a creative and an imaginative approach to teaching and learning.
  • Encouraging students curiosity to learn and become independent.
  • Learning strategies that help the student to gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Having excellent teaching resources which is tailor made for the students ability .
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Skills & Experience​

My experience includes working as SEN co-ordinator of Design Technology, teaching Art, class teacher of literacy, numeracy and other subjects to small groups of children with a wide range of different learning difficulties. My first teaching roles were working with children with moderate learning difficulties; later those with epilepsy and severe and profound learning difficulties who were using the functional skills curriculum.

I have worked as a Special Support Centre teacher for children with speech and language difficulties. This involved using Makaton and communication in print and small group teaching according to Individual Learning Plans, updating ILP’s to learning needs and developing the Education and Healthcare Plan in the annual review with other agencies.

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