I have been teaching of 30 years in the Independent sector, state sector and overseas in the Middle East.
I loved working in the Independent sector and seeing children flourish and gain confidence in so many diverse ways. I was proud to be the Head of a thriving Middle School where, amongst many other roles, I oversaw the entrance exams and scholarships.
Keen to experience something new, I took a sabbatical and taught in the Middle East for a year. That year turned into 9 and I discovered a love of the IB PYP programme. The IB very much keeps children at the heart of the learning whilst recognising they are 21st Century learners who will require skills such as critical thinking, research and time management alongside subject knowledge.
I have been tutoring since 2021 and love it! It is the children that teach you how to teach as they are all unique. It is an opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of individuals. Building a great relationship with the child is absolutely key and then I dip into the years of experience and variety of teaching methods tweaking it according to the child so as to bring out their potential.
I have embraced technology – I am an Apple teacher and Certified Showbie Educator which helps me make online tutoring both fun and effective.