Koa Kids

My Summary

My Experience

At Koa Kids, we believe every child deserves to learn in a calm,
supportive environment with a teacher who truly believes in
them. Our approach is built around three guiding pillars:

*Curiosity* - sparking wonder and a love of discovery.
*Confidence* - building self-belief and the courage to take responsible risks
and tackle challenges.
*Joy* - celebrating progress and making learning fun.

Koa Kids combines trusted, evidence-based methods with fun, hands-on learning to help every child grow in confidence and enjoy learning.

With extensive experience teaching across the UK curriculum in both state and independent schools, I have led the maths department at a top London prep school and held various leadership roles that have shaped my approach to education. I am experienced in preparing children for 7+, 8+, and 11+ examinations, ensuring they not only master the required content but also develop the confidence and mindset to succeed.

Maths:
My maths programme blends Singapore Maths mastery with White Rose Maths resources, fully aligned with the UK National Curriculum. Children develop number fluency, reasoning skills, and a love of problem-solving.

Each 1-hour lesson follows the CPA approach (Concrete ? Pictorial ? Abstract), helping children understand concepts through hands-on manipulatives, visual representations, and written methods.

Times Tables: Dedicated practice with a clear progression from basic doubles to all tables 1–12, including fun games and short tests to track progress and celebrate achievements.

English:
My English programme helps children become confident, creative communicators.

Reading: We use the VIPERS framework to strengthen comprehension through Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, and Summarising.

Writing: We guide children through creative and descriptive writing, helping them plan, draft, and refine their work, with supportive tools such as word banks, sentence starters, and prompts to spark ideas and build confidence.

Handwriting & Spelling: Ten minutes of cursive practice plus spelling tailored to year groups (Years 1–2 phonics-based; Years 3–6 statutory lists).

Grammar: Engaging, nature-inspired activities from The Natural Curriculum, linking learning to wildlife and the environment.

My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every child deserves a calm, supportive environment where learning is a joy. I combine strong subject knowledge with creative, engaging lessons that make even the most challenging topics feel approachable and enjoyable. My aim is always to build solid foundations in maths and English while nurturing essential lifelong skills such as problem-solving, resilience, and curiosity.

Over the years, I’ve seen children flourish when they feel believed in, inspired, and challenged in the right way.

My Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching - University of Auckland, New Zealand

BA (Hons) Spanish - University of Leeds, UK

My Availability

Mondays 5.15-6.15pm
Tuesdays 5.15-6.15pm
Wednesdays 5.45-6.45pm
Saturdays 10.45-11.45am

Please enquire for 1:1 private lessons

My Fees

• Tutoring from £30.00 per hour

£150/month - 1 hour session/week
£250/month - 2 x 1 hour sessions/week

£60 per 1:1 private lesson (45 mins)