Jemma

I am a fully qualified primary teacher with 29 years’ experience in education, including 14 years teaching in primary schools and extensive experience as a private tutor. I have taught children across the primary age range, from Reception to Year 6, and have developed a detailed understanding of children’s academic, emotional and developmental needs at each stage.

I have considerable experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, anxiety, literacy and numeracy difficulties, emotional needs and low confidence. As a classroom teacher, I worked closely with SENCOs, educational psychologists and other professionals, contributed to individual support plans and EHCP provision, and managed additional adults supporting children with complex needs.

My one-to-one tutoring is always tailored to the individual child. I assess each pupil’s starting point, identify strengths and barriers to learning, and devise an individual programme with appropriate short- and long-term objectives. I regularly adapt the pace, content, structure and presentation of lessons in response to the child’s engagement and progress.

I have extensive experience teaching English and Mathematics, as well as Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. I support children who need to close gaps in their learning, consolidate classroom work, develop stronger study skills or rebuild their confidence. I use structured explanations, modelling, visual and multisensory resources, repetition and carefully staged practice to make learning manageable and secure.

I also specialise in preparing children for competitive 4+, 5+, 7+, 11+ and 13+ independent-school entrance assessments. My support includes English, Mathematics, reasoning, creative writing, comprehension, interview preparation and examination technique. I understand that successful preparation requires both strong academic foundations and the confidence to apply knowledge independently under pressure.

I have successfully supported children with SEND in working towards entrance examinations and wider academic goals. This has included supporting an autistic pupil preparing for 13+ Mathematics who subsequently gained entry to an independent school, and providing long-term English and Mathematics tuition to an autistic primary-aged pupil between the ages of seven and eleven.

I maintain regular, constructive communication with parents and provide clear feedback about attainment, engagement, progress and appropriate next steps. My aim is not only to improve academic outcomes, but also to help each child become a more confident, resilient and independent learner.