Anna

I am an experienced Upper KS2 primary school teacher, and have taught Year 6, Year 5 and Year 4. I have extensive experience preparing children for KS2 SATs.
I have a consistent record of achieving high academic achievement for all my pupils as well as providing outstanding pastoral care.

I have also taught Year 1 as a cover teacher and lead whole school singing assemblies. I have also worked as a kindergarten (aged 3 to 7) teacher and assistant in Steiner schools.

Living on my narrowboat with my cat, advocating for children's and human rights, playing piano and spending time in nature are among my favourite personal activities. I also enjoy artistic activities and spending time with friends and family.

I am known by colleagues and friends alike, for my warmth, patience and diligence when working with children.

Tutoring Experience

I am currently working in a primary school in Hackney providing maths extension tutoring to small groups of children from Y1, 2, 3 and 4.

I have worked as 1:1 special needs teaching assistant across primary age groups and in a variety of settings. These include Steiner Waldorf schools and government maintained schools.

Tutoring Approach

Effective learning takes place when a strong relationship is built between the pupil and their teacher. I seek to understand each of my pupils as individuals with unique abilites and interests.

This means I can tailor my lessons according to specific barriers they are struggling to overcome, areas they wish to excel in and activities which engage and excite them.

I teach by considering learning from the child's perspective, presenting challenging concepts in small steps and moving through concrete examples, to pictorial and finally abstract when the child is ready.