Abigail
Private Tutor in Edinburgh (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
Hello!
I am a qualified Early Years tutor with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing, and I have experience working with children from the early years through to age 12. I am passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, particularly in reading and writing, as I believe these skills form the foundation for confidence, academic success, and a lifelong love of learning.
I offer engaging, child-centred tutoring sessions that are carefully tailored to each child’s individual needs, interests, and learning style. Every child is unique, and I take the time to understand what motivates and supports them best. My approach is warm, nurturing, and encouraging, helping children to feel comfortable, capable, and proud of their progress.
I have experience supporting a wide range of abilities and developmental stages, including early phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, grammar, and creative writing. Whether a child needs gentle support to build confidence or additional challenge to stretch their skills, I provide structured, enjoyable sessions that make learning both meaningful and fun.
Above all, I aim to create a calm, positive, and supportive environment where children feel valued and motivated to do their very best. Building strong relationships with both children and parents is very important to me, and I am always happy to discuss progress and tailor sessions to meet specific goals.
I would love the opportunity to support your child’s learning journey.
My Experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children across early years and primary age ranges, from birth to age 12. I currently work within an early years setting, supporting children up to the age of 5, and have extensive experience adapting learning to suit individual needs and developmental stages.
I hold a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature and Creative Writing and have a strong passion for supporting children’s literacy development. Throughout my career, I have helped children build confidence in reading, writing, phonics, and communication, using engaging, child-centred approaches.
My experience has allowed me to develop a patient, nurturing, and structured teaching style, creating a positive and supportive environment where children feel encouraged to learn and thrive.
My Qualifications
I hold a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, which has given me a strong foundation in language, literacy, and effective communication. My academic background supports my passion for helping children develop essential reading and writing skills from an early age.
Alongside my degree, I am a qualified Early Years practitioner and have over 10 years of experience working with children from birth to age 12. My qualifications and practical experience allow me to provide structured, engaging, and age-appropriate support tailored to each child’s individual needs.
My Availability
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Tutoring from £25.00 per hour
I offer one-to-one tutoring sessions tailored to each child’s individual needs. My sessions focus on reading, writing, early numeracy skills, and speech and language development, helping children build confidence and a love of learning.
My fees are competitive and reflect the level of personalised support I provide. I am happy to discuss the length and frequency of sessions to suit your child and family schedule. Please contact me to arrange a trial session or to discuss a fee structure that works for you.
My babysitting/Childcare fees start from £15 per hour, depending on the number of children and type of support required. I provide a safe, nurturing environment and can also incorporate educational activities such as reading, writing, early numeracy, and speech and language support if desired.
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 25/02/2026)
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