Rebecca
Private Tutor in Okehampton
My Summary
About Me
As a qualified teacher with 28 years of experience and a successful track record, I can offer tutoring sessions in maths and English; year 6 SAT's boosters, bespoke home education packages and support pogrammes for children with school based anxiety/Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). The provision I provide is for children aged 4 to 11.
As a qualified SENCO I am able to support families with children at primary school through understanding the SEND system and working together to attain the right support for your child.
I have recently qualified as a Mindfulness Teacher and able to work with children (6 to 13) and adults to establish calm within the stressful lifestyle many of us now lead.
I am a Grade 8 Standard flute player and would be happy to tutor beginners flute to children (from 9 years old) as well as adults.
Lessons will take place face to face at either the persons home or an agreed public place such as the library.
Teaching Methods Include:
hands - on activities
use of manipulatives to support subjects such as maths
text books for more formal rote learning
whiteboards
interactive computer programmes
game based learning
project - based learning
explorative learning
creative learning through different media such as art, play, music
talk for learning
use of appropriate SEND resources to support learning
Personal Qualities
Patient
Supportive
Mindful
Creative
Firm but Fair
Organised
Musical
Resourceful
Adaptable
Enthusiastic
In My Spare Time, I enjoy lots of different activities including playing the flute, reading, watching films, playing with my Fox Red Labrador, spending time with my partner Paul in the beautiful Devon countryside and Cornish coastline and anything creative such as dabbling with paints, drawing, working on mosaics and Lino Printing.
My Experience
I am a qualified teacher with an Enhanced DBS certificate and up to date safeguarding training, SENCO and I have previously been a Head Teacher. I have 28 years of experience in Primary Education and have also led and managed a successful school nursery.
I started teaching in 1997 and have taught in all age groups from 2 to 11.
Since I started teaching I have been a Deputy Head for 9 1/2 years in two different schools and a Head Teacher for 11 years in a rural, village location with two successful Ofsteds during my time there. For the past 5 years I have been a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Leader (SENCO) alongside my Headship. I have also been a safeguarding officer and the Designated Teacher for Children in Care for many years.
I am a member of The Tutor Association (TTA) and the Out of School Alliance.
My Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Hons) 2:1 in Sociology and Development Studies 1993 - 1996
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 1996 - 1997
National Professional Qualification for Headship 2006
Masters National SENCO Award 2022
My Availability
See availability in table
My Fees
- Tutoring from £23.00 per hour
TUTORING FEES FOR MATHS AND ENGLISH
One to One Face to Face Tutoring Sessions - £40 per hour
One to One Online Tutoring Sessions - £35 per 40 minute session
15 minute free Zoom Call with parent/guardian
Cost effective 1, 3, 6 or 12 monthly plans can be quoted on request and payment schedule to be agreed.
Half Day and Full Day Options can be quoted on request and payment schedule to be agreed.
MINDFULNESS SESSION FEES
One to One Mindfulness Sessions for children aged 6 to 13 and adults
Prices below include a 10% Discount as advertised
Sessions can be paid weekly in advance but will forgo the 10% discount - please contact me
1. Course Title: Simplify your Life with Mindfulness (50 minute sessions) - Block of 6 sessions for adults - £189
2. Course Title: Simplify your Life Plus (For parents/50 minute sessions) - Block of 10 sessions - £315
3. Course Title: Mindfulness for Children (30 minute sessions) - Block of 8 sessions for 6 - 13 year olds - £202
FLUTE LESSON FEES
Prices below include a 10% discount
Sessions are bought in blocks of eight
Each block of 8 sessions with discount cost:
Children (30 minutes) - £166
Adults (50 minutes) - £202
Cost effective flute hiring possible - £50
Sessions can be paid weekly in advance but will forgo the 10% discount
Adult - £28 per session
Children - £23 per session
My Documents
- UK Passport (issued 02/11/2021)
- DBS Check (issued 24/02/2025)
- Exam Certificate: National Professional Qualification for Headship (added 25/04/2026)
- Exam Certificate: National SENCO Award (added 25/04/2026)
- Exam Certificate: BA (Hons) 2:1 Degree Sociology with Development Studies (added 25/04/2026)
- Exam Certificate: Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Education (added 25/04/2026)
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