SarahM

I am a very enthusiastic and positive teacher with over a decade of experience within in a number of diverse educational settings. I have worked up to Senior Management Level in one of the largest SEN schools in Europe.

I plan highly-personalised lessons for each student’s individual needs; using a variety of methodologies to promote focus and engagement. I also work with the student’s interests in order to promote a positive working rapport. For younger students, I enjoy bringing the lesson to life using a wide-range of kinaesthetic activities.

As a former Exams Officer and Exam Board Assessor, I have a clear understanding of not only Exam Protocol but the fundamentals of Study Skills and simple yet effective Revision Techniques. I really value the importance of Self-Assessment so that students can see what they have achieved, what they are currently working on and where they need to go in the future! Clear and effective organisation is key!


I also have experience in preparing students for the 11+ exams for entry to a number of Grammar Schools both in London and the Home Counties. A personalised approach ensures individualised targeted sessions across the areas of Maths, English and Verbal/Non-Verbal Reasoning. As this can be a very stressful time for students, I ensure that the pastoral and wellbeing fundamentals of exam preparation are addressed; embedding stress and time management.

Further experience:

– Expertise in working with students with a range of diverse SEN; namely Autism, Dyslexia, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Global Developmental Delay, Speech, Language and Communication Challenges as well as those a range of medical and genetic conditions which impact on learning.

– I have worked alongside a range of professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Social Workers to ensure the holistic needs of each student are met.

Experience:

Within Education, I have held a number of diverse educational roles:
-Member of the Senior Leadership Team within a SEN school with a responsibility for over 200 staff and students

-Teacher within SEN and mainstream schools as well as early school leaver and adult education. I have experience in teaching a wide variety of subjects from KS1 to A-Level.

-11 plus experience

1st Class Honours PGCE Makaton, Numicon, ASD training and a number of Speech and Language Therapy workshops based on communication, eating and drinking. A commitment to continuing professional development with qualifications in First Aid and Team Teach. Completion of courses in Child Protection, Safeguarding, The Prevent Duty, FGM, Food Hygiene and Safety, Fire Safety in Education, Online Safety, Health & Safety for Senior Managers, Evolve Risk assessment training, Bullying. BSc Hons Nutrition and Dietetics Diploma in Health Science & Physiology

….you want a tutor who will work with you and your child to ensure the best outcomes possible whilst having some fun and laughter along the way! Here are some of my personal skills:

Strong and positive communicator

Gains a positive and respectful rapport quickly with students

Adaptability

Flexible

Professional at all times

Dedicated

Very open-minded!