AnnaD

Specialisms and Experience

Autism (including high-functioning) ADD/ ADHD Dyslexia Dyspraxia Confidence and self-esteem Memory and processing Fine and/ or gross motor skills Focus and attention Sensory Processing Disorder English Phonics and reading Educational Consultancy PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) SEBD (Social, emotional, behaviour difficulties) Language and communication Global Developmental Delay Non-verbal Social skills Study-skills Revision techniques.

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe that a holistic and systemic approach is crucial for long lasting impact.

I always aim at surrounding the learning and coaching with the pupils' interests, as I know that intrinsic inspiration leads to independence, determination and maximised performance. It also helps with long term memory, consolidation of new learning experiences as well as positive habit formation.

Teaching and coaching can both be teacher|coach led, student led and I am a huge advocate of cross curriculum experiential learning via discovery and by enhancing students’ academic, behavioural, social, executive function and life skills through generalisation in the real world.

I also love using scaffolding techniques as they can easily build up young people's confidence and self esteem when they achieve their SMART targets with small step-by-step mentoring.

Something Sensational About Me

I was born and raised in Athens, Greece, but have studied, worked and lived in London for the last 11 years.

Since I was young I have had an insatiable desire to help others who needed it the most. I started my journey of helping people with self esteem and confidence issues as a result of their complex individual needs and I helped them maximise inspiration, motivation, confidence, self esteem, academic performance, social skills and communication.

I have worked as the Head of Humanities and Personal Social Health Education (PSHE) and Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher in 8 SEN schools in central London for the last 10 years. During this time I have been collaborating closely with high calibre multidisciplinary teams of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational, counselling and clinical psychologists. I have therefore a solid and rich repertoire of SLT, OT and other resources and activities that I use and differentiate to help students maximise performance according to particular needs.

In 2019 my training as an Executive Function | ADHD Coach was fully sponsored by a team of world class experts in neuroscience, psychology, education and executive function coaching. The most incredible outcome all my students have is an increase in their motivation, confidence, self esteem, self image, study and revision skills, independence and performance as the result of the work we do together.

These are some of the incredible outcomes I have had with some of my current clients:

1.Constantine (diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD) entered Law School despite his significant learning and behavioural challenges and believed in himself and his own capabilities.

2.Matteo (diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD) entered the secondary school of their choice, increased his self esteem and confidence based on parents observation. He also received outstanding reports from the headteacher about being the best student in regards to performance, improvement, motivation and independence.

3.Oli (diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder and depression) overcame mental and emotional challenges.

I get a lot of genuine brilliant feedback from parents who see results and this is the best feeling for me, these are a few examples:

1.This is what Lise, Business Owner and Entrepreneur, said after coaching her daughter, her son and husband:

'You have been a very positive influence in our life. My children have a renewed motivation, initiative and independence!'

2.This is what Sole, Art Director, said after coaching her son: 'Our son is much more confident and has embraced his high IQ owning up to it, not only by getting better grades at school but also with great results on his Pre-Test Exams. This was also acknowledged by the headmaster on his report. We are extremely happy with the work our son has put into it. He has learnt to focus and be much more responsible and organised, thanks to all your hard work and support and we really appreciate it'.

Studies:
BEd in Education,
MEd in Psychology,
British Psychological Society Accreditation,
Executive Function Coaching Accreditation,
Leadership Certification,
Life Coaching Certification,
Bronze and Silver International Dance Teacher Association Awards in Latin.

Hobbies:

Travelling, tasting food from different cultures, photography, art, philosophy, psychology, reading.

I also love dance. I dance Latin (Bronze and Silver IDTA Award) and Tango Argentino and have taught dance choreographies to students with various special needs (including gross and fine motor difficulties) improve balance, increase confidence and self esteem.

Mission:

I am on a mission to work systemically and holistically helping students and clients maximise performance in all areas and helping families thrive.

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