Claire
Private Tutor in West Moors
My Summary
About Me
Hi! I'm Claire,
I am a qualified, experienced Specialist Teacher and tutor, founder of Learning Buddy Tutoring & Wellbeing and lead SEN teacher.
I am a Level 5 Qualified Specialist SpLD Teacher specialising in teaching and supporting learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia.
I am trained and qualified in Drawing and Talking therapy, providing person-centred therapeutic intervention for children, young people and adults to enable individuals to express and process their emotions and feelings through symbolic representation and storytelling language.
I love to share my passion for learning with others by providing quality tuition on a one-to-one basis in a fun and engaging manner to suit your child's individual learning needs and style.
I believe the primary years build the foundations for lifelong learning. My aim is to support your child to develop the key skills and tools to support them along their learning journey, helping them to grow in confidence in their own ability whilst developing a love of learning too.
Tuition is available in all primary subjects, specialising in English and Maths from Pre-school up to the learning stage of Year 6.
Specialist teaching programmes to support children with dyslexia/literacy difficulties.
I also offer tuition for 11+ and wellbeing support through Drawing and Talking therapy.
Private Tuition is available In-person.
I am based in the Ferndown area, offering tuition from my lovely teaching space set up in my garden classroom.
My Experience
During my teaching career, I have worked across a range of primary schools, gaining experience as a SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), Specialist SpLD Teacher, subject leader of Maths, Phonics and Early Years Lead. I have taught from Nursery age through to end of Primary (Year 6) and currently work as Lead SEN Teacher in a Secondary Specialist Inclusion Base, supporting students with complex communication needs, including, Autism and ADHD.
I am a Level 5 qualified Specialist SpLD Teacher specialising in Dyslexia and Literacy difficulties.
I believe in supporting children through a holistic approach so have extended my wellbeing services to now offer Drawing and Talking therapy and EBSA support for both children and parents.
My Qualifications
- Qualified, experienced Teacher: PGCE & QTS
- BA (HONS) Childhood and Youth Studies
- Level 5 Qualified Specialist SpLD Teacher specialising in dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- National Tutoring Programme School Led Tutor Qualification
- Read Write Inc. Phonics trained.
- Drawing and Talking Practitioner.
- Level 3 Elklan Speech and Language support.
- EBSA support.
- SEN Lead Teacher of Specialist Inclusion Base
- Former SENDCo.
- DBS Checked
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training completed.
My Availability
I offer regular tuition term-time with holiday booster sessions available during school holidays.
My Fees
- Tutoring from £45.00 per hour
In-person 1:1 private tuition from £45 per hour.
1:1 Private tuition
1 hour From £45
45 Mins available: POA
Drawing and Talking therapy session: POA
EBSA Parent Course: POA
Longer sessions can be arranged to suit your child's needs.
Sibling discount offered.
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