Sheena
Private Tutor in Cardington (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Feb 2015 Last Updated Jun 2023 Last Login Jun 2023
My Summary
About Me
As a highly accomplished and versatile governess-tutor, I have
successfully worked with diverse students, including those with gifted
abilities and learning challenges. My expertise lies in English,
English Literature, Maths, and Chemistry, providing advanced chemistry
tutoring to
pre-university students. I also have experience preparing students for
entrance exams, including the 7+, 11+, 13+, and 16+ tests, and GCSE AS
Level, Literature A lvel and Chemistry A level.
I will hold a Master of Sciences (MSc) degree in Research Psychology
(in progress 2024) from the University of Liverpool, a Diploma in Creative
Writing (Non-fiction) from Cambridge University, and completed a
Chemistry from University of Edinburgh. Additionally, I am a member of
the British Psychological Society.
My commitment to creating a positive and innovative learning
environment has allowed me to establish strong connections with
students and facilitate their improved behavior and enhanced
productivity. Furthermore, my published works reflect my creativity,
writing skills, and ability to engage readers.
I would be thrilled to discuss how my skills and experience align with
your organisation's needs. I have attached my CV for your review,
and I am available to provide additional information or references
upon request. I hold a recent enhanced DBS certificate.
Thank you for your time, I hope you will consider me as a candidate.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Sheena
My Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
13 plus tutor - 2020-2023
A level tutor (ADHD). My student achieved A,B,B in his 2022 exams.
IB English Literature tutor - 2020-2023
Eleven plus tutor-Governess - Duke and Duchess Intl - London
May 2021 to Dec 2021
2020 - tutoring 11 Plus UK private school via online zoom lessons. The student gained entry to her preferred school, so the contract has come to an end. Subjects covered are Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Reading.
GCSE Exam tutor and Abitur English Literature (Weiler Bei Bingen – Germany Online) (ADD)
October 2019 to Present
Initially tutoring English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, French, English Lit, Physics, tutoring an international student who transferred from a German school to UK and once he completed his GCSE's he returned to Germany to study English Literature for his Abitur. I now tutor him online to support his studies for Abitur. I tutor him in English and English Literature. The main focus is on essay structure, literary analysis and exam support. We have covered works by Shakespeare, Edgar Poe, Dickens, Joyce and Huxley to name a few.
Governess-Tutor October 2020 – May 2021
Home-schooling a child aged 8-9 yrs. old in Italy, we covered 7+, 8+ and finally 9+ in May the following year. She was very behind, and this was the reason for home-schooling. She achieved no lower than 85% in her Maths and English 9+ exams. Additional governess duties whilst the parents were away from home.
Sep 2020 – current
Tutoring KET, A2 Cambridge English
I am tutoring a 12 year old student in Russia online in preparation for the KET, A2 Cambridge English exam. We covered all aspects of the exam such as reading, listening speaking and writing. I use online resources provided by Cambridge Intl as well as resources that I have created. The student achieved high grades in her recent exam so we are continuing with lessons for the next tier exam.
GCSE Tutor-Governess Barnes, London (ADHD)
Tutoring a student who fell behind and assisting him to become an independent learner. An improvement by 3 levels in English Lit and English Language, Improvements in Mathematics in the first 2 months and then applying the same approach to the other subjects. Study skills and full syllabus note taking. Working closely with parents to support my student and guide him in his learning and approach to homework and overall performance. Creating an environment that supports self-expression and creativity.
Part-time tutor GCSE exam preparation
Oct 2019 – Feb 2020
Tutor
Professional and highly academic family
GCSE and iGCSE Preparation for exams in Chemistry, English, English Lit, History, Physics, Maths, Biology. My student needs help to raise his grades so he can stay in his preferred private school for A levels.
Part-time tutor GCSE Exam Prep
April 2019- Oct 2019
I tutored a year 11 student who attends a prestigious private school in London who wanted to achieve high grades for GCSE. Subjects covered :English Language, English Literature, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Physics and French. We saw huge improvements over the first 8 weeks in English Language, English Lit and Physics and worked towards his additional targets systematically after his end of term exams.
Part-time Governess / Tutor
London, Moscow, Monaco, Saint Petersburg, Sochi
For a Russian girl aged 9, I have been teaching her since she was 6 years old.
December 2016 – July 2018 (London, Moscow, Monaco) and again August 2018 – 7th Feb 2019 (Saint Petersburg) Dec-March Sochi and Moscow
Jan 1st 2020- Jan 20th 2020 Moscow
• Tutoring English and Mathematics (I used a combination of tailored lessons for her age group as well as the 7+ curriculum (Galore Park))
• Use of KS1 /KS2 syllabus books such as Schofield and Simms, Oxford reading tree
• Combine different modes of learning such as audio, online, written and use of the classical syllabus
• Integrate her creative interests into the lessons
• Also tutor her mother in advanced English as a second language
Part-time Governess/Tutor for VIP
Boys aged 8 and 10
April 2016 – July 2018
• Tutor them in English and Mathematics using the 7+ curriculum (Galore Park) and a school adapted curriculum for the older boy
• School collection of the younger boy
• Etiquette and manners training
• Outings such as the cinema, exhibitions and the park
• Also taught the boys whilst on holiday in France
Part-time Sundays Tutor
London, UK
Children aged 9
2016 - present
• GCSE preparation: English Literature, Maths, Science and English
Governess/PA
London, UK
Children aged 11 and 7
September 2016 - December 2016
• 13+ ISEB syllabus and exam preparation, 7+ ISEB syllabus and exam preparation
• Special focus on Maths and English with big improvements shown in half term exams for both boys and both subjects
• Regular outings at the weekend and travel with the family
• Attendance of school meeting, uniform and after-school club
• Homework supervision
Part-time Tutor / Governess
London, UK
Children aged 2 and a half and 5 and a half
2nd July 2016 – 9th July 2016
• Governess/Tutor while on holiday from Ghana
• Taking children on outings in London
• Tutoring children when not outdoors exploring what London has to offer
Part-time Governess / Tutor
London, UK
A boy aged 4
July 2016 - July 2016
• A 2-week position taking a lovely boy from Turkey on trips and activities around London while his mum attended a course
Part-time Governess / Tutor
London, UK
Children aged 9 and 10
18th April 2016 – 16th April 2017
• Tutor to two children in a V.I.P private home
• Preparation for 11+, year 1 and 2 (verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning)
• Subjects covered: Maths, English, Science, History, and Geography
• Liaising with teachers to create a home tutor support plan to match the school curriculum
• Supervision of activities, School collection, supervised play
• Preparation for weekly English tests
• Preparation for Maths assessments
• Working with Sensory Processing Disorder
• Support with self-esteem and focussing
• Making lessons active and interesting to maintain focus
Half-term English Teacher
London, UK
Children aged 7, 8 and 10
February 2016
• Teaching English to a professional family of 3 children in their home. They have been living abroad but are back in the UK and need the children to catch-up on English language proficiency to match their peers
• English teaching using School curriculum, 11+, KS3, KS2, KS1, Comprehension, active play and conversation
• Year 2 of 11+ preparation, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, spelling and grammar
• Supporting the children in Maths which they are all strong in but are aiming at pushing ahead of their year
Tutoring
SE London, UK
January 2016 - present (ad hoc)
• Tutoring A level Chemistry in student’s homes, assistance with exam preparation
Tutor/ Child Care (Every second Saturday)
Brighton UK
Children aged 11
23rd November 2015 - present
• Maths and science tuition/hand-writing/drama/regular outings and supervised trips into the city
• 11+ support, a very bright child, support mostly with CEM 11+ exam preparation (using Bond books (and also Schofield and Simms for additional support) along with past paper focus)
• Going on outings such as the Cinema or to a restaurant
• Supporting reading and creative writing
Tutor Exam period
London, UK
Students aged 18 and 19
2015 - 2016
• Tutoring Maths and Chemistry for GCSE and A Level exam preparation
• Tutoring children in their own homes
• Syllabus testing to identify strengths and weaknesses and keeping a record of progress
• Regular reporting and updating to parents
Nanny/Tutoring Experience
Nanny and work with children/young adults (UK)
Crowborough Tuition Centre (part-time teaching job) -2014-2015 (reference obtainable)
Tutoring Maths and English to pupils aged between 6yrs and 19 yrs old at a tuition centre.
Teaching a combination of Chemistry, English grammar, comprehension and Maths with a focus on the school syllabus and core syllabus resources.
Tutoring part-time through Personal Tutors 2013-2014 UK
Tutoring students within the age range of 6yrs old to 16 years old
Examples of methods used
Helping a 6 yr old student with new methods of tackling addition and subtraction with two digit numbers.
Using mind maps to enhance creative ideas which she can use to create sentences for short stories. This is giving her a chance to group together ideas that she has about things like holidays and days out like trips to the zoo, allowing her to express her current level of vocabulary whilst also building on ideas and words that she already has available. She is responding well to this creative process and is using longer sentences in her story writing.
I tutor GCSE Maths and chemistry and also AS and A2 level Chemistry to children in their own homes. (Ages 15-19yrs old). I follow the school syllabus either OCR, Edexcel , New Spec or Salters. I put a lot of emphasis on Past Paper preparation so that students feel confident and comfortable with the style of questions asked, the expected format of answers so they can maximise their marks and also showing working at all times which allows students to gain marks even if the final answer is possibly incorrect. These study skills are incredibly valuable for success.
Bexhill College Teaching Assistant A level Chemistry 15/04/13-24/05/2013 (reference obtainable) – Sussex UK
Tutoring A level students in preparation for their GCSE A Level Chemistry exams. Tutoring groups and also one-to-one. Preparing study notes, marking past papers and assisting with exam techniques.
Supermums (part-time) Sep 2009-July 2011 (reference obtainable) Edinburgh Scotland
Nannying – ages 8 months old to 5 yrs old
Nursery Assistant
Play supervision, artwork, craft, colouring, story-time
Meal preparation including soft foods for babies
Babysitting
Feeding, diaper changing, bath-time and bedtime
Light housework
Sep 2013-Jan 2014 (reference Obtainable) Winchester UK
PA and care support to a PhD student whilst he is at University of Winchester
2002-2003 Nanny (reference available) London UK
Nanny cover for a 3-4 yr old
Meal preparation
Supervised play
Arts and crafts
School collection
Bath-time
Bed-time
My Qualifications
2022-2023 MSc Psychology University of Liverpool
2022-2023 Diploma in Creative Writing University of Cambridge
2019-2020 Cert in English Literature University of Cambridge (2:1)
2007-2011 BSc Chemistry University of Edinburgh Edinburgh
2014-2016 BSc Hons Natural Sciences S350 Open University UK
2015-2015 ABRSM Grade 5 Cello ABRSM UK
2005 2006 City College Brighton
Access to Environmental Life Sciences (maths, chemistry, physics, English, ICT, Biology) Access Course Brighton
1995-1997 A levels
History (C), Geography (A), Chemistry (B) English Literature (B)
GCSE ‘A’ Level
Abroad/Harare/Private Schooled
GCE O’Levels
Abroad/Harare/Private Schooled
1992-1994
English (A), Literature (A), Biology (B), Geography (B), History(C), Science (B), French (B)
My Availability
I am available to tutor in the evenings during the week with more availability at the weekend. I am also available for online tutoring where applicable.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Overnight | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Last Updated: 16/06/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
- Tutoring from £30.00 per hour
£25 per hour for tutoring
£7 for baby-sitting
My Documents
- Exam Certificate (added 11/02/2022)
- Exam Certificate (added 11/02/2022)
- UK Passport (added 11/02/2022)
Reviews
No reviews have been submitted for this Private Tutor.
You must be a registered parent and logged in to leave a review.
If you don't have an account then Register Free now.
This profile has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.
