All you need to know before you schedule a lesson
That's easy!
First, fill in the contact form with your enquiry and I will answer your questions.
If you prefer to speak over the phone, you can leave a contact number and I will call you at a convenient time.
KS1 & KS2
We can agree a day, time and length of the lessons which may include an informal assessment at your request. This will be the first of a block of 5 lessons, usually 30 or 45 minutes long.
Payment will be made online and in advance via either PayPal or Stripe.
A receipt will be provided.
IELTS
You choose!
There is a basic/starter 4 week block. You can add a further 4 week block and a final block of 4 weeks.
So, you can join for 4, 8 or 12 weeks.
One class will focus on IELTS Reading
The other class will focus on IELTS Listening.
There will also be one class per week that focuses on exam skills/techniques
ALL agreed sessions will be payable in advance.
Students must have access to a computer or tablet and high speed internet.
KS1 & KS2
During the session the student and I will use Learncube, an online platform. This enables us to talk, sketch and share resources in real-time, across devices. We can share an online whiteboard that we can both write on using either a mouse or tablet. We can share images, powerpoints or worksheets and view video clips.
Here's a link
I recommend that students use a headset duiring tutoring. It will cut down on background noise and allow us to hear each other better. Many students are more comfortable if we just talk to each other and don't turn on our webcams. However, it's always nice to 'meet' each other and say 'hi' at the beginning of the sessions. I will try to work with whatever the student's preference is.
IELTS
We will use Off2Class for our curriculum. This will be integrated with Zoom, which is best for our online small group classes.
Here's a link to Off2Class
KS1 & KS2 (UK Primary)
I have experience of Reception through to Y6:
Reading skills and strategies.
Spelling
Grammar
Writing skills and strategies
Maths, including x tables and problem solving
Over the past three years, I have also tutored students from Y7, Y8 and Y9. This has been for Maths intervention and developing skills for GCSE English (High Level)
IELTS Reading
IELTS Listening
For both Academic and General IELTS
I am not an 'expert'. However, I have many years experience of teaching children with these learning difficulties, including successful 1:1 sessions.
I have also collaborated with parents, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to improve the quality of support in the classroom. In addition, I have attended a number of short courses on various Special Educational Needs.
Talk with me. Unless the needs are extreme, it should be possible to come up with a plan of action!