Arka
Private Tutor in Teddington
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18.5 miles from SE18 7BG Female Member since Aug 2025 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 23 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
Lessons will take place at Patch Twickenham - ARKA Learning - in a bright and airy room with a café area for parents to wait comfortably, right in the heart of Twickenham with parking nearby.
I am a dedicated primary maths and English tutor who believes every child can succeed. I create a calm, supportive, and joyful learning environment, making lessons fun, creative, and engaging while building strong foundations, boosting confidence, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
My Experience
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 tuition uses the Maths – No Problem! mastery approach, inspired by Singapore’s world-leading teaching methods and adapted to the UK curriculum. Children work independently with carefully designed materials, while I step in with guidance and teaching support whenever they need it. Lessons are 1 hour long, with regular feedback for parents and educational rewards to keep motivation high. Every session is designed to make learning enjoyable, build confidence, and develop a deep, lasting understanding of maths.
English: My joyful and inspiring English programme aims to spark a lifelong love of reading and writing. It incorporates spelling, punctuation, grammar, reading, and writing, with plenty of work on inference skills and opportunities to enjoy classic fables, sayings, proverbs, and poetry. Lessons are 1 hour long, with regular feedback for parents and educational rewards to keep motivation high. Every session is designed to be engaging, enjoyable, and confidence-building.
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 approach focuses on three pillars: building confidence, developing mastery, and inspiring a genuine love of learning.
My Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching - University of Auckland, New Zealand
BA (Hons) Spanish - University of Leeds, UK
My Availability
Tuesdays 4.15-5.15pm and 5.30-6.30pm
Thursdays 4.15-5.15pm and 5.30-6.30pm
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am and 10.30-11.30am
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| Last Updated: 23/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Tutoring from £25.00 per hour
£150/month - 1 hour session/week
£200/month - 2 x 1 hour sessions/week
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 12/08/2025)
- UK Passport (added 12/08/2025)
- DBS Check (added 12/08/2025)
- Training Certificate: BA (Hons) Spanish (added 12/08/2025)
- Training Certificate: Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching (added 12/08/2025)
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