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Karen Brooks Key Stage 2 Maths Tutor (York)

Karen Brooks

  • Malton, North Yorks (YO60) View on map
  • Last Logged In: 23 Nov 2011
  • Sex: Female
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Personal Message
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who gets a lot of satisfaction from helping children to achieve their potential.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach all primary school subjects; my subject specialisms are maths and science.
Tell me about your qualifications.
I have an Honours degree in Zoology and am a qualified primary school teacher. I also have a Specialist Teaching Assistant Certificate from the Open University.
What kind of experience do you have?
I have many years experience working with children ranging mainly from 5 to 11. I worked for several years as a teaching assistant before qualifying as a teacher and have a great deal of experience working with children with Special Educational Needs. I tutor children ranging from 5 to 16, mainly in maths and have also taught adult numeracy to Level 2.
How much do you charge?
I charge £25 an hour for all students. This charge includes my travel up to 10 miles away. I would be happy to negotiate discounts for group lessons.
Where do you teach?
I tutor at students' homes and will travel to most areas north of York. In addition I will travel to areas around Malton, Pickering, Easingwold. I am willing to travel up to 10 miles from my postcode area.
When are you available?
I am available in the evenings on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and occasionally at weekends. I can offer daytime lessons for adult numeracy and lessons in most school holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
I am happy to teach all ages and will teach KS1, KS2, KS3 and GCSE. In addition I teach adult numeracy up to level 2.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes, I have an enhanced disclosure certificate
Do you belong to any professional organisations?
I am registered with the GTC and am a member of the N.U.T
Where and with whom did you train?
I studied for my degree at Newcastle upon Tyne University and my Teacher Training was undertaken at Bishop Grosseteste University College in Lincoln.
Tell me about some of your current students.
My current students range from a 7 year old to an adult - all requiring maths tuition.

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