Finola

I have a Masters in Education, an English degree (from a Russell Group University) and am a Qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am currently teaching at an independent school in High Wycombe and have previously worked at a leading, independent boys school in Amersham and another in Ealing.

My degree is in English, accredited from Queen Mary, University of London. I have a Masters in Education from Brunel. I have a post graduate certificate from Brunel in SEN and am a qualified NASENCO, specialising in dyslexia.

I am Head of Inclusion in my current job and part of the Senior Leadership Team.

I tutor English to pupils of all ages from GCSE students to Reception. I have been a tutor for twenty years and, although able to teach all areas of the curriculum, my main focus is in English. My specialist subject is GCSE ENGLISH.

Tutoring Experience

I taught KS1 for five years, KS2 for seven and tutored GCSE English for fifteen years. The majority of my experience has been gained within the independent sector. However, I have done a term of supply work within a state school.

As a tutor, I have experience teaching all key stages and adult learners. I have covered every aspect of English from SATs, CATs, GCSEs and A-Levels. Furthermore, I have written educational blogs and created questionnaires for online publications. I love the English language and helping students achieve their best - and higher grades!

Tutoring Approach

I aim to make English more digestible by breaking it up into small sections and targets. I find that grammar often needs to be addressed and I like to approach this from an almost mathematical approach. When it comes to GCSE students I think practice papers are key as well as truly understanding the texts they need to explore.

Also, I love English (reading and analysing texts) and hope this affection becomes contagious!

• I currently only have slots available where the Tutee travels to me or online.