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‘Heather has exactly the right energy for remote lessons with children, which is not easy. She keeps the lessons engaging, finds topics that genuinely interest the child, and creates a very positive learning environment.’

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My Teaching Background and Education

• I am a qualified and experienced teacher from the UK, with years of classroom and online teaching experience. You can find out more about my educational background here.
• I have been working professionally with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Primary curriculum for over 25 years now, including working as a Primary School Teacher, childcare manager, and ESL Teacher.
• I have also completed lots of study relating to children’s learning and development, including a Master’s Degree and Undergraduate Degree.
• I have undertaken a lot of extra training, such as Senior Mental Health Lead training, Positive Behaviour Management leadership training, and much more.

‘Heather explains concepts clearly, and always provides helpful feedback and encouragement. She also creates a learning environment which keeps students motivated and focused.’

Why Choose Me?

• I genuinely care about my students and their progress! I believe that you must make a strong, trusting, and reciprocal relationship with students in order to help them achieve their best potential. After all, you must feel relaxed in order to be able to ask questions, make mistakes, and receive feedback.
• I have a playful and jolly teaching style, which children respond very well to.
• I am experienced with children and young people who are lacking in confidence, anxious, or who are a little shy. I am skilled at building self-confidence and self-esteem!
• I am skilled at working with young learners, offering engaging and motivating lessons which they will want to participate in!
• I enjoy supporting children to learn, grow, and thrive by offering them lessons in a nurturing and supportive environment.
• I have experience with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and I am a former SENDCo.
• I am patient, calm, and kind, and I understand the developmental needs of children and young people.
• I like to stay up to date with current research and best practice on teaching methods, and I am very reflective in my approach to teaching.
• I use a continuous assessment approach, and can adapt my lessons for areas of strength or challenge, in the moment.

‘She’s warm, patient, and knows exactly how to engage young children’

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My Taught Subjects

I am happy to teach all areas of the EYFS and UK Primary National Curriculum, as well as English lessons for speakers of other languages. For example:

• English Language lessons for speakers of other languages (ESL / EAL): I can support kids and teens to build their skills and confidence in reading, writing, grammar, and spoken English. I can provide Cambridge English test preparation lessons (A1-C2), structured ESL English lessons, and conversational English classes.
• Phonics and Literacy lessons (reading and writing): I can support children to feel confident and capable with learning to read, using fun and hands on activities for letter recognition, sight reading, and phonological awareness. I have taught Phonics in the UK from Phase 1 right the way to Phase 6 and reading fluency. I am also happy to adapt my content to suit different schemes your child might be learning in school. I am also able to teach learners writing skills, from early writing and mark making through to creative writing and persuasive writing. Writing is a particular passion of mine!
• Youth Mindset Coaching, and Emotional Wellbeing Lessons: I was the Lead Teacher for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) in my previous school, and I was responsible for the provision for mental health and wellbeing of both students and staff members. Additionally, I was a trainer for other staff members in Positive Behaviour Management, and I have a deep understanding of how children behave and express difficult emotions. These areas are great passions for me, and I teach a range of topics, such as financial management, relationships with others, and health advice.

I speak a basic level of Italian, and I am happy to work with Italian students in a mixture of Italian and English. However, as my Italian is still developing, my preference is for teaching in English only when addressing more complex topics.

Please contact me if there is a specific subject or area that your child needs support with which is not mentioned above, as I am open to teaching a range of topics.

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My prices

You can find information on my prices here.

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