Jemma

My Summary

My Experience

My professional experience includes working with children aged 2–13, teaching across the full primary age range in both the state and independent education sectors. I have held class teaching positions with responsibilities including curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation and supporting pupils with a wide range of abilities over the past 25 years.

Alongside classroom teaching, I have over 15 years of experience providing private one-to-one and small-group tuition. I have successfully prepared children for 4+, 5+, 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance examinations, including English, mathematics, verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and interview preparation. Including individual and group sessions,

My experience also includes working extensively with children with additional learning needs, collaborating with SENCOs, contributing to EHCPs and adapting teaching to support children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

More recently, I have expanded my work to include home education, delivering personalised learning programmes across the primary curriculum and supporting families with educational planning and progress.

I am currently undertaking a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties with Dyslexia Action. This specialist training is developing my understanding of literacy difficulties, evidence-based teaching approaches and the assessment of dyslexia. My goal is to become a fully qualified specialist dyslexia assessor, enabling me to offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments alongside individualised specialist teaching and support for children and families.

My Qualifications

I am a fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), having completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at the University of Surrey Roehampton in 2002.

I also hold a BA (Hons) degree in History (2:1) from the University of London.

In addition, I completed 90 credits towards a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at Middlesex University. My postgraduate studies covered research methods, research ethics and individual differences, providing valuable insight into child development, learning and behaviour.

I am currently studying towards a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Assessment and Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties with Dyslexia Action and Middlesex University. This postgraduate qualification is part of my professional development towards becoming a qualified specialist dyslexia teacher and diagnostic assessor.

I have also undertaken additional professional development in safeguarding, child protection, autism awareness and supporting children with special educational needs.

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and regularly update my professional knowledge to ensure my teaching reflects current educational practice.

My Availability

My Fees

• Tutoring from £70.00 per hour

My tuition fees vary depending on the time of day and location, age and exam preparation.

Daytime tuition: £55 per hour.

After-school and evening tuition:

£70 per hour at my home in Mill Hill.

£100 per hour at the family's home.

All lessons are individually planned and tailored to each child's needs, with appropriate learning resources and regular feedback to parents.

I also offer home-education programmes, specialist educational support and small-group tuition, with fees discussed according to individual requirements.